I would get a new 410a unit. They are much more efficient. I got a 13 seer installed for $3500 here in Claremore. It's a Rheem. R22 costs way too much and will probably get worse.
I'm sure it can, but at what cost? The repair estimate I got was over $1100. The compressor starting is very noisy and vibrates pretty violently. It has just never sound right since we've owned the house. I hesitate investing $1100 in a system that is not really efficient, and may only last a few more years. I'd love to get it cooling again without spending a ton of money on a new system, but I have to think about investing money in this system.
My unit is UAMC-060JAZ from what I can tell online is a 12 seer. Manufactured 06/2004.
I am definitely no expert and am definitely open to suggestions. I'm in somewhat of a rush because I'm not sleeping at night. I need it very cool to sleep well. I have considered getting a window unit for the bedroom to make sleeping bearable. Then I can take a little extra time to make up my mind.
The repair cost is too high it should be a third of the number you were quoted. Your guy is too high. I'd find someone else to do the repair its going to get you going the soonest and when your ready you do the switch and sell the old unit on Craigslist
I'd pay $300 to have it fixed and recharged. That's a no brainer.
It is leaking where a u bend goes through a piece of sheet metal on the inside.
It is leaking where a u bend goes through a piece of sheet metal on the inside.
Well let me know if you can't find someone to do it and I'll come up there Friday evening or Saturday morning. Depending on the gasoline it would take to make the drive I'd be closer to 400
Another thing to consider is that it holds something like 13-15# of freon and is probably empty now. You could hear it leaking out on Monday and suction was at 30psi when it was running. Cycling off every minute or so. Does that $400 include putting 15# of R22 back in it? I figured that would be at least $400 in and of itself.
I've talked to 4-5 different guys now. Seems like they're all the same. Except for Joe (eaglerjs). You Tulsa guys are lucky to have him. First time I've felt I was talking to an honest person. I've skipped calling the guys you see on TV too. It's like asking a crooked cobbler about a broken shoe lace. I might be able to fix it, but you should just buy new shoes.
I'll keep trying, but my goodness they are wearing me out.
I'll keep trying, but my goodness they are wearing me out.
That includes the freon. 15# sounds high. Look at the tag to see what the factory charge is and that will get us a good idea of what it will need. Either way. My cost is about 10 a pound
Outdoor unit factory charge is 192 ounces or 12#.
