How much should a new AC system cost? - DoItYourself.com
Sep 12, 2010 · I have two units, 2 1/2 ton. Both are 20 yrs old. One is rusted out, unit as well as pan and was throwing water all over the place. They want 12,500 for a 2 1/2 ton, and 3 1/2 ton units. Theyre replacing inside and out, drains, thermos, return air ducts, and other ducts as needed... I do get a 1500 tax credit. 800 cash back
changing a 2.5 ton a/c to 4 ton - DoItYourself.com
May 11, 2007 · A 4 ton is overkill. The unit will cost more to run, cost more in electric, make you uncomfortable in your home and is down right wrong. But, there is always a but, you could add on to your house to make it big enought for a 4 ton unit and evereything might be fine. "I currently have a 2.5 A/C unit and last year the wires to the condenser kept ...
How to Refill Freon in Your Home AC Unit | DoItYourself.com
Apr 14, 2010 · Step 1 - Inspect the Unit. Using your air conditioner’s manual, locate the compressor of your unit. It will look like a metal cylinder and have two lines coming off it. TIP: Before adding the coolant, use this opportunity to inspect the rest of the components and make sure they are clean and working.
Air Conditioner Capacitor Replacement Cost - DoItYourself.com
Sep 18, 2010 · The cost of replacing an air conditioner capacitor may vary depending on the brand and the features. On average, the cost of replacement ranges from $120 to $150. Branded units can cost a lot more than the generic ones, with some of these prices reaching up to $400. Note that these prices do factor in the cost of professional labor for ...
Build a Concrete Pad for an AC Compressor | DoItYourself.com
Aug 13, 2009 · Excavate and Prepare the Formwork. Excavate to a depth of about 10 inches. Deposit a base layer of compacted gravel about 6 inches in thickness; the pad itself is typically 4 to 6 inches thick with a height slightly higher than the grade. Use lumber equal in width to the height of the pad-1x4 or 1x6 will do to build the form.
3TON to 4TON AC Upgrade with existing duct work
Apr 30, 2021 · Upvote. Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems - 3TON to 4TON AC Upgrade with existing duct work - I am in North Jersey with a 3TON AC for my 1st floor/basement. The 1st floor is 1,600 SQ FT and the finished portion of the basement is probably 1,200 SQ FT but we shut off the basement vents when AC is on. The furnace is only 3TON.
Run A/C off 30 amp transfer switch? - DoItYourself.com
Dec 30, 2012 · A hard start kit on your AC might allow the generator to start it a bit easier. Google "hard start kit" or "5-2-1 kit". They cost about 30-50 bucks on ebay. FWIW, I run a 4 ton AC unit on a 10800 watt continous generator so dont listen to …
Recommendations on a new 4 ton split system - DoItYourself.com
Jul 25, 2008 · I can't help you much with cost, but I'd set aside maybe $5,000 as a starting point. I spent that amount two years ago for a 2.5 ton York and matching gas furnace. No ductwork changes, and reused existing copper lines. Equipment was York's Affinity line, two stage 80% furnace, 13 SEER AC.
AC not working. Replace TXV or whole coil or whole AC unit?
Jun 25, 2017 · Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems - AC not working. Replace TXV or whole coil or whole AC unit? - My 5 year old 4-ton Carrier A/C unit (Air handler CNPVP4821 with TXV, Outdoor unit CA16NA048 has stopped cooling. If I turn off the system for 3 hours, it would cool for the next hour than ice up. Two Techs have seen it.
2 ton unit with a 2.5 ton compressor??? - DoItYourself.com
Mar 29, 2005 · A 2 ton outdoor unit will have a 2 ton compressor. It is quite common to put a 2.5 ton evaporator (part of the indoor unit) on a 2 ton outdoor unit. Many manufacturers do this to increase the SEER rating of a system. A lot of people say a lot of bad things about Goodman but I think the brand gets a bad rap.