Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    Baylorgal's Avatar
    Baylorgal Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Jun 29, 2010, 03:45 PM
    10 y/o AC unit-12 seer, should I replace it with new 16 seer unit
    Have a 10 year old unit that is 12 seer -- just took a lightening strick last week burned up ciruit board, fan outside will not run, the company is telling me that the condenser and the whole unit is dead-- and I have 2 choices. #1 Replace the Circuit board, Condenser, and new Cooling Coil due to new refrigerent laws, or #2 new Amana 16 seer unit- that replaces the furnace, coil, and condenser and bypasses the circuit board-- quote was $11,000 I almost faited! HELP!! I know nothing about this stuff!
    Joshdta's Avatar
    Joshdta Posts: 2,549, Reputation: 45
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #2

    Jun 29, 2010, 03:49 PM

    If all you need is a control board, get it fix. If you need a compressor then maybe you want to get a new system. Why do you need a new furnace too?
    Baylorgal's Avatar
    Baylorgal Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #3

    Jun 29, 2010, 04:05 PM

    The Control Board took a lightening strike and the condenser is"hotwired" as they stated-- to cool-- but the condenser keeps shorting out and blowing the breaker switch-- they ac guy said the whole unit needed to be replaced. I have 2 choices-- 1. get a 14 seer condenser unit, replace the coil so it can run on R-410 and be compatible with new unit and replace the circuit board-- about $7300. Or 2). Upgrade to 16 seer ASXC 160481 Amana unit, furnace, coil, and condenser and rather than circuit board-- not sure why I have to replace furnace. Quote is $9400.00 not 11,000 sorry.
    Joshdta's Avatar
    Joshdta Posts: 2,549, Reputation: 45
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #4

    Jun 29, 2010, 04:20 PM

    I am not sure why it would short out, either it runs or it doesn't. Maybe you should get anouther company to check it. Is the circuit board that is bad inside or out? What state are you in? These seem like very high prices to me!
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Can uReplace a 10 seer ac condenser w/a 13 seer w/o changing the inside 10 seer unit [ 8 Answers ]

We have a 10 seer 2.5 ton heat pump outside condensing ac unit, that sprung a leak that cannot be repaired. We have had 5 repairmen come out and look. 3 of them say we have to replace the inside 10 seer 2.5 ton compressor and furnace as well. 1 of the 5 says we can just replace the outside unit...

13 seer AC unit with 10 Seer Coil is this possible? [ 3 Answers ]

I am currently in the process of getting quotes on a new AC Unit. I am looking at a 2.5 ton, 13/14 seer unit. When talking to the guys who do the quotes I have gotten mixed answers on a couple things. My unit is 18 years old and the motor broke. 1. If I get a new AC unit for the outside that...

What is the difference in a 15 SEER and a 16 SEER unit [ 5 Answers ]

We paid for a 16 SEER unit and ended up getting a 15 SEER unit. The installer claimed that it was turbo charged. What is the difference in the 2? I feel that we should get what we paid for not last years model that has been "turbo charged".

Is it right to replace a 10 seer 3ton condensing unit (r-22) with a 13 seer 3ton [ 4 Answers ]

Will it be OK to replace a 10 seer 3 ton condensing unit (r-22) with a 13 seer 3 ton (r-22) without any changes to the 10 seer air handler(indoor unit)? I would appreciate your fieldback! Thanks, Gray

AC unit replacement 13 vs 15 SEER [ 1 Answers ]

My 14 yr old 2.5 ton 10 SEER Trane unit must be replaced. I have two story townhouse in the southeast with approx 1450 sqft. Is the ductwork current enough to accommodate 15 SEER unit with variable speeds or is 13 SEER unit better? Should I get ducts cleaned out? Do I hire professional to...

View more questions Search