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missingthebigdog

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27. If you are going to need an entirely new system anyway,

Reply to Tobin S. (Original post)

Sun May 15, 2016, 12:49 PM

May 2016

Consider converting to ductless units in each area of your home.

These are newish here, but ubiquitous elsewhere. They are much more efficient than window units, and allow you to cool just the areas you are in instead of the entire house.

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Our central air unit is shot. [View all] Tobin S. May 2016 OP

Don't sweat it. rug May 2016 #1

Ba-dat-boom-pish! Tobin S. May 2016 #2

At least you're better prepared to handle the expense now pinboy3niner May 2016 #3

Yeah, we just got ahead a little, though, for like the first time since we've been married. Tobin S. May 2016 #4

Air con units only really have the compressor, the inside and outside coils, the fans LiberalArkie May 2016 #5

He broke it down like this. Tobin S. May 2016 #6

You're being overcharged Major Nikon May 2016 #8

I'm getting estimates from multiple sources. n/t Tobin S. May 2016 #11

Look for someone who has an independent small operation Major Nikon May 2016 #13

Florida here... Ineeda May 2016 #14

Sounds like someone may be ripping you off Major Nikon May 2016 #15

I never thought of questioning Trane directly. Ineeda May 2016 #16

Trane used to be a good company Major Nikon May 2016 #17

Check the Trane website for recommended repair companies csziggy May 2016 #20

That is kind of high for that. Maybe the other guy will be a little cheaper. LiberalArkie May 2016 #9

You almost certainly don't want to pay to have the compressor alone replaced Major Nikon May 2016 #10

You can biuy capacitors on line for A/C units for about $10-$20 each. Kaleva May 2016 #18

If you live in CA and go for a replacement unit oldandhappy May 2016 #7

I live in Indiana. I'm not aware of anything lkike that here. n/t Tobin S. May 2016 #12

Indiana has some rebates, but it doesn't look as if for A/C csziggy May 2016 #21

If you buy please don't buy Carrier rurallib May 2016 #19

One summer our A/C went out in the middle of the summer csziggy May 2016 #22

If this is related to your poll about credit noamnety May 2016 #23

No, it is not. I have the money to pay for the a/c. n/t Tobin S. May 2016 #24

Here in TN some electric companies offers payment plans on heat&hair units. Lars39 May 2016 #25

Consider getting window units... discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2016 #26

If you are going to need an entirely new system anyway, missingthebigdog May 2016 #27

well get a new one lastever May 2016 #28

buyer beware! shanti May 2016 #29

40 YEARS? HOLY SHIT! trof May 2016 #30