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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Leslie on July 14, 2003, 11:52:35 PM

Title: Need advice
Post by: Leslie on July 14, 2003, 11:52:35 PM

Are there any air conditioning experts here?  I have a couple questions about central air...the coils specifically.

What is the normal life expectancy of coils?  I have a 3 year old unit and the coils are leaking.  Am kinda ticked off about it...about $1000 worth LOL.

Anyway, any serious responses are welcome.:D

Thanks in advance.



Les

Title: Need advice
Post by: rpm on July 15, 2003, 01:19:19 AM

You should expect at least a 10 year life out of them. They are probably still under warranty.

Title: Need advice
Post by: Lazerus on July 15, 2003, 01:21:17 AM

A decade ago it was 7 years, so 10 years now is probably what I'd say too. Warranty coverage is a wonderfull thing, if ya have it.

Title: Need advice
Post by: Leslie on July 15, 2003, 02:05:34 AM

Thanks for the responses guys.

Carrier has a 1 year limited warranty on parts, so they won't replace them without charging for 'em, at least on this unit.  I bought this unit new 3 years ago for around $4k, and now, it seems, am gonna have to pay another $1k to have the coils replaced.

LOL, even paid extra for the service package.  Guess I won't be needing that anymore.  I'll buy a window unit before dealing with Carrier again, if they don't address this issue to my satisfaction.  Meanwhile, I have a relatively new, $4000 A/C unit sitting behind my house with defective coils.  I think the coils had a small leak from the day of installation.

Anyone know how I can get in contact with Ralph Nader?  Do I have legal recourse, or does anyone know of a consumer group that handles complaints of this nature?




Les