It died. Flood insurance adjuster claims it - $2500. A/C tech says it's R22 so the evaporater cool needs to be replaced too - $4800 total. I call adjuster back and he says insurance only covers what the flood waters touched. Is this correct? Seems I have no choice but to replace both due to government regulations.
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Last: 7 yr ago by fire09
Look up your evaporater coil. It may be able to use both. Did he tell you need to replace the line sets also?
I don't think so. He didn't mention that.
This is where you can really get bit - I think insurance adjuster is right but due code/reg changes simply replacing the old item isn't possible.
R22 stuff will start becoming more scarce and more expensive. It's probably a good opportunity to 'upgrade' and just think of the insurance payment as a discount on e upgrade.
R22 stuff will start becoming more scarce and more expensive. It's probably a good opportunity to 'upgrade' and just think of the insurance payment as a discount on e upgrade.
I thought I'd the condenser went under water that insurance had to pay for a complete new unit. I'll look it up where I read that this week.
Found it. Was on page 108 of the official storm thread. Not sure if that's accurate but he posted that pretty early on.
https://texags.com/forums/80/topics/2875325/108
https://texags.com/forums/80/topics/2875325/108
Dual refrigerant evap coils are either one or the other....you choose which refrigerant to use before you install and charge the system. You can't switch back and forth.emac0002 said:
Look up your evaporater coil. It may be able to use both. Did he tell you need to replace the line sets also?
May be able to uninstall and have it thoroughly flushed to switch but I doubt it. Difficult to flush all traces of R22.
The gas goes away, r22, easily. You are trying to get the oil out. That's the challenge.
Another analogy is trying to put a new engine into an old car. The new condenser will work; the old evaporator will work. But they aren't matched correctly and will lead to performance issues later.
I agree it stinks, but I'd change both out now. Another thought is what happens when or if the evaporator goes? At least with a compete new system, everything is on one warranty.
~egon
Another analogy is trying to put a new engine into an old car. The new condenser will work; the old evaporator will work. But they aren't matched correctly and will lead to performance issues later.
I agree it stinks, but I'd change both out now. Another thought is what happens when or if the evaporator goes? At least with a compete new system, everything is on one warranty.
~egon
Dr., technically this would be correct according to "the fine print".Dr. Venkman said:
It died. Flood insurance adjuster claims it - $2500. A/C tech says it's R22 so the evaporater cool needs to be replaced too - $4800 total. I call adjuster back and he says insurance only covers what the flood waters touched. Is this correct?
I found this link:
Your technician may not deal with the older technologies, but there are some that do...check around a bit. I know that Goodman (a manufacturer) still makes R22 Condensing units. and that may be a solution for you. Also Trane, that I can quickly dig up.Quote:
Replacing an R-22 compressor or the outdoor unit (which contains the compressor) is a good, low cost way to get your A/C system running again without changing the indoor system (which contains the cooling coil, the blower and often is integrated with a gas furnace or other heating system). This approach can save some money, if the indoor components are still in good shape and you can find the R-22 outdoor replacement parts along with the R-22 refrigerant. Many people have decided to do this and many contractors support this approach. We think this repair will continue to be a viable, low cost repair option, at least through 2016 and maybe longer as long as parts are available.
Some other low cost replacement options should be emerging even after the R-22 availability dwindles. Many R-22 indoor coils built since 2006 were designed to be compatible with R-410A, which means a homeowner can keep the indoor equipment but upgrade to a newer outdoor unit and metering device. There are some extra parts and steps involved but it should still be lower cost than a total system replacement. Unfortunately, just like with the R-22 outdoor replacement option mentioned above, the overall efficiency of the system typically will not improve when only the outdoor equipment is replaced.
What brand and size unit. Have trane heat pump in cs with bad coil but condenser was fine. Think only 2.5 ton. Maybe a bridge to replacement.
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And if you do r410 you really need that the proper line set, especially if you are already ripping sheatrock. Install them even if you are going to temporarily do r22 system.
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And if you do r410 you really need that the proper line set, especially if you are already ripping sheatrock. Install them even if you are going to temporarily do r22 system.
Former AC guy here, if you plan to be in that house for any significant amount of time, roll over to the new refrigerant and pony up. Most coils and lines on legacy r22 units are not compatible with both refrigerant types. if your furnace is >15 years old, go ahead and have them do that too. Significantly cheaper to do all at once.