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Old 09-01-2009, 08:32 PM
 
Location: Houston
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Our compressor went out today and has to be replaced. What should I expect to pay in Houston for a new one? My parents live in central TX and paid far below what I have been quoted. I need to make sure I'm getting market price and not ripped off.

Brief: We have 12 yr old outside unit that went kaput. We may need to replace the coil (which is fine) if the new unit takes different coolant.

I have a house full of guest coming this weekend and need this done ASAP.


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Old 09-01-2009, 08:35 PM
 
Location: Houston area
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What tonnage?
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Old 09-01-2009, 08:44 PM
 
Location: Houston
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5 ton
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Old 09-01-2009, 09:12 PM
 
Location: Houston
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5 ton
After some research, I think we really only need a 4 ton. Our house is approx. 2,200 sq ft.
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Old 09-02-2009, 08:16 AM
 
Location: Houston, TX (Bellaire)
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The guy I am buying a house from had a new 4 ton AC condenser installed last year. He paid $2380 total. Company was Deerwood A/C & Heating in Humble if your in that area and the price sounds good to ya.
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Old 09-02-2009, 04:01 PM
 
Location: Clear Lake, Houston TX
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My 2200 sq ft is cooled by a 4 ton, which is slightly undersized IMO.

If you want to convert to the newer R-410A freon, including the outdoor condensor/compressor unit and the evaporator coil, it'll probably run around $5,500. Add about 10% for an extended warranty, which I highly recommend. These newer units are controlled by a somewhat computerized circut board (motherboard). I'm on my 3rd one in a little over 2 years now. On each one of them the main relay burned out, most likely due to our brutal summer heat.
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Old 09-02-2009, 10:01 PM
 
Location: Spring TX
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I had a 3 tonn complete unit (inside and outside) installed for $3000.
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