[TonyXL]

On my 10 year old Carrier heat pump, the outside unit is rattling. First tech said it was the fan motor ($700 parts and labor). Second tech brought the fan out but the rattle remained. Put old fan back and said it was actually the compressor ($2200 parts and labor).

First question: If I replace the compressor, can I get 5 more years out of the system? Never had any problems with the rest of the system (indoor or outdoor).

Second question: For a complete new system (seems to be $5000-$6000) is it worth paying $500 more for an R-410 based system over an R-22 system?

Third question: Does Kenmore make a quality heat pump? Sears rep said it uses same main components as Carrier? Or should I stick with Carrier/Trane?

Thanks everyone!
-Tony

[hvac1000]

On my 10 year old Carrier heat pump, the outside unit is rattling. First tech said it was the fan motor ($700 parts and labor). Second tech brought the fan out but the rattle remained. Put old fan back and said it was actually the compressor ($2200 parts and labor).

First question: If I replace the compressor, can I get 5 more years out of the system? Never had any problems with the rest of the system (indoor or outdoor).

Second question: For a complete new system (seems to be $5000-$6000) is it worth paying $500 more for an R-410 based system over an R-22 system?

Third question: Does Kenmore make a quality heat pump? Sears rep said it uses same main components as Carrier? Or should I stick with Carrier/Trane?

Thanks everyone!
-Tony

It worth paying $500 more for an R-410 based system over an R-22 system
I would not pay 500.00 just for R-410 R-22 will be around for a long time as far as parts and gas goes.

I do not trust Sears because there contract installers are unusually at the bottom of the barrel.

10 years is to old to be spending that kind of money on for a compressor. Get a new inside and outside unit and while they are at it get a new lineset.
All that compressor noise could have launches metal particles through the entire system.

[Stubby74]

Make sure what ever you get put in... look at reputation of company... like previous answer... I don't think you will call Sears for a 24 HR Emergency call... also look at Warranties... right now we are registering Payne and Carrier systems for 10 year parts warranty. But they must be registered online. Company I work for has been in business for 67 years. Cheaper is not always better.

[hvacservicetech_07]

Don't waste the money on a compressor replacement, usually a new compressor has 1 year warranty, 10 years is pretty old for a heat pump, considering it runs pretty much all year long. Don't spend the extra money on a 4-10 system, it's not worth it, like hvac1000 said, R-22 will be around for many years. I think the most Important things for you to look for is a contractor with a good reputation, also get several quotes, find the best warranty, most companys are offering 10 year parts/labor.

[AirZonehvacr]

make sure what ever you get put in...look at reputation of company...like previous answer...I dont think you will call Sears for a 24 HR Emergency call....also look at Warranties...right now we are registering Payne and Carrier systems for 10 year parts warranty. But they must be registered online. Company I work for has been in business for 67 years. Cheaper is not always better.

.: R22 vs R410A

[AirZonehvacr]

It worth paying $500 more for an R-410 based system over an R-22 system
I would not pay 500.00 just for R-410 R-22 will be around for a long time as far as parts and gas goes.

I do not trust Sears because there contract installers are unusually at the bottom of the barrel.

10 years is to old to be spending that kind of money on for a compressor. Get a new inside and outside unit and while they are at it get a new lineset.
All that compressor noise could have launches metal particles thru the entire system.

.: R22 vs R410A

[AirZonehvacr]

.: R22 vs R410A

407c is the closest replacement for R22 407c Dupont.