This is the repair estimate that I have recd. from AC guy for fixing one (of the two) AC units in my house. The problem is I have a leak in evaporator coil, the evaporator coil will be replaced as well (I dont have the $$ for that as yet). My question is are these other costs reasonable?Disposal of old unit150Duct modification275Clean condenser coli150overflow switch150drain pan150tape mastic seal on plumbing250
No, all of that is completely insane. Disposal? Hun, if you cut those things up you get copper and copper plus aluminum. That MAKES you money. Shouldn't cost anything. Duct Modification. Well, depending upon how the original A-coil was installed, it could be expensive, but 275 bucks for a little sheet metal work? Please. If he has to build a new plenum or install an A-frame box, it's different, but 275 bucks? No way. Cleaning the condenser coil for 150 bucks? How hard is it to spray some junk on some coils then wash it off with a hose? Using YOUR WATER, no less! 150 bucks? I think not. Overflow switch for 150? You gotta be kidding me. It's a safety that's included with the condensate pump. A new drain pan for the A-frame for 150? Dear, the pan comes with the A-frame itself, it isn't an add on item. Taping a few copper pipes and sealing up the plenum for 250? You gotta be nuts. If his 275 dollar duct modification job is so shyty that he has to use that much tape, you don't need him anyways. Nothing about that bid makes a bit of sense. Get another. Tell that guy to hit the bricks and find someone that can detect the leak and knows how to braze. No need to replace a thing. Have that man braze it up, hook up some gauges, top off, and go away for about 200 bucks. Total.
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