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05-30-2013, 04:48 PM | #2 |
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05-30-2013, 04:53 PM | #3 |
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I'd be real surprised if there was a way to cost effectively convert a condensing unit to 410.
If the current heat pump is less than 5 years old I'd probably lean towards just replacing the evap. If it's an older unit they may as well go ahead and bite the bullet for a 410 system. |
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05-30-2013, 05:01 PM | #4 |
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I think the lines and coils also have to be replaced.
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05-30-2013, 05:09 PM | #5 |
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I know the coils need to be replaced, they are the problem. It's just a question of replacing them and staying R22 or replacing the evap/coils AND replacing the heat pump's condenser to go R410 ... if that is even possible... or replacing the whole system inside and out.
One of the biggest issues is the placement of the air handler.. I honestly have no clue how they got it installed in the first place. It is huge and the the access is not. |
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05-30-2013, 05:49 PM | #6 |
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I'm not a specialist but I can tell you that almost every Engineering Organization I ever met who designed "White Goods" like A.C., Water Heater, Washer, Dryer etc. got input from their Sales/Marketing people and they usually make sure to keep older technology incompatible with newer tech unless of course they have an in house customer service unit where they will do less work for more margin thus creating a larger income stream for themselves. I'm guessing you have built in incompatibility.
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I finally remembered I have a buddy who does this for a living in Austin who I have sent a message to. Hopefully he can set me straight. I have a sneaking feeling the costs will be about the same no matter on this. Interesting guy who has been doing this for years after retiring from profession bull riding. He even came back for a while and tried the "senior" circuit. |
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05-30-2013, 08:06 PM | #10 |
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Are we talking about a self-contained unit or a split system?
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05-30-2013, 08:14 PM | #11 |
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05-30-2013, 08:19 PM | #12 |
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Replace the whole thing, a lot of money upfront but it will save you money in the long run.
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05-30-2013, 08:31 PM | #13 |
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This guy is great and he will provide second opinion if needed. http://www.bigbearair.com/
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05-30-2013, 08:41 PM | #14 |
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Ok, then it must be a heat pump with an electric backup furnace? You had me confused when you started talking about heating coils and blower motor. That's all part of the furnace and the heat pump system should be able to be replaced without touching that. The evap should be mounted in a plenum right above the furnace, it's not part of it.
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It's something like this (but not exactly) http://www.goodmanmfg.com/Residentia...8/Default.aspx My concern is the vast amount of labor required to replace the entire unit(I don't even see how it was put in in the first place) as compared to the POSSIBILITY of replacing just some of the guts (evap/coils). Of course, it may just be cheaper to buy the whole unit, I have no clue. |
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