Is $20,000 to replace HVAC system a fair price?
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I bought my house last year, and the AC/Heat was working well until a recent heat wave. Now I have a lot of water in the basement. My HVAC guy says the blower might be broken, which led to the coil freezing and the drip tray cracking. The onboard circuit board also seems to be malfunctioning, as sometimes the outside unit turns on but the inside unit doesn't. My current system is 16 years old, and the cost to repair it would be about 30% of the replacement cost, so it's probably time to replace it. I'm feeling very stressed and overwhelmed by all the different condenser and furnace models. I'm unsure what to do or pick. I'm also confused about "digital ready" condensers and whether I need a variable speed furnace if I get a variable speed condenser, especially since I already have Wi-Fi thermostats. I need advice on whether this is a good deal and if I should explore other models, as it's a lot of money.
Quote Details
This quote is for replacing the entire HVAC system, including the outside unit, furnace, and air handler. The work includes: - Gas Furnace: Lennox model # EL196UH110XE60C - Condensing Unit: Lennox model # EL15KC1-060 - Evaporator Coil: Lennox model # CK40UT-49C - Air Filter: PC03-20 - New condensate pump - Replacement of one zone damper (out of three existing zones)
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Category
HVAC
Price
$20,000
Quote Date
June 26, 2025
Brand/model
Lennox EL196UH110XE60C, Lennox EL15KC1-060
BTU tonnage
5 Ton
Fuel type
Natural gas
System type
Furnace, Air conditioner
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