A/C coil leak

[RickN]

And for today's issue, we have a leak in our A/C A frame coil or whatever it is called. We had our ducts cleaned because of my breathing issues and they found it with their scope.
Does anyone know if it can be repaired or will we have to buy a new heat & air unit? Thanks in advance.

 

[Neanderthal]

You can have a new one of those "A-framed" coils put in. I had a new one put in mine last year, due to a very slow leak. I think it was around $300-$400'ish?

 

[SlugSlinger]

You can have a new one of those "A-framed" coils put in. I had a new one put in mine last year, due to a very slow leak. I think it was around $300-$400'ish?

I bet you would have a hard time finding someone to replace it for less than $1500 today.

 

[SlugSlinger]

This may help and put off the inevitable.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B077Y3CNMW/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_7?smid=A2RQNTZYDR1MQI&psc=1

 

[TinkerTanker]

My coil was 400 bucks to put in myself. If you got someone to do it for that you got a deal.
Rick, Yes they can be repaired sometimes. My guess is it's worth just replacing. BEWARE of companies that want to replace the whole system because the coil is leaking. We had four companies, including big names like Air Comfort Solutions, tell us we needed a whole new unit for $3000-5000 after checking the coil for leaks.
Replaced the coil myself and haven't had a problem since. Sitting here right now in 73 degree house. It's 91 outside.

 

[kingfish]

Several factors to consider. How old is the existing A coil? Have you pinpointed the leak? Has all the refrigerant leaked out now? If it is very old patching one leak will just be good till the next leak develops. At the cost of refrigerant, I would only want to recharge the system once.

 

[RickN]

My coil was 400 bucks to put in myself. If you got someone to do it for that you got a deal.
Rick, Yes they can be repaired sometimes. My guess is it's worth just replacing. BEWARE of companies that want to replace the whole system because the coil is leaking. We had four companies, including big names like Air Comfort Solutions, tell us we needed a whole new unit for $3000-5000 after checking the coil for leaks.
Replaced the coil myself and haven't had a problem since. Sitting here right now in 73 degree house. It's 91 outside.

Sadly there is no way I can do it myself. Not only the health issues but I do not have the know how or the tools needed.

 

[Neanderthal]

My coil was 400 bucks to put in myself. If you got someone to do it for that you got a deal.
Rick, Yes they can be repaired sometimes. My guess is it's worth just replacing. BEWARE of companies that want to replace the whole system because the coil is leaking. We had four companies, including big names like Air Comfort Solutions, tell us we needed a whole new unit for $3000-5000 after checking the coil for leaks.
Replaced the coil myself and haven't had a problem since. Sitting here right now in 73 degree house. It's 91 outside.

My unit was only 3 years old when that coil started leaking. I had the same company put a new one in and some (labor) may have been included in my warranty. I know that I was happy!

 

[RickN]

My unit was only 3 years old when that coil started leaking. I had the same company put a new one in and some (labor) may have been included in my warranty. I know that I was happy!

I think ours is closer to 7 years old.

 

[SlugSlinger]

I think ours is closer to 7 years old.

I would check then. I replaced my a coil last year and the replacement had a 10 year warranty.