Hi Guys,
I currently reside in a 2k Sq ft home built in 2012 in Florida. My AC went out yesterday. I had a reputable AC Repair company who has excellent reviews on several social media platforms and I have used for several years. The repairman informed me that there is a hole near the compressor that has leaked all of the Freon. As a result, the compressor will need to be replaced. He quoted me ** to replace with a new compressor (same model Goldman GSX130361DA), add Freon and repair the hose with the hole. Logically, my next question was, why not just repair the hose? Why does it warrant replacing the whole compressor? The repairman informed me, whenever the compressor runs for a period of time without Freon, it damages the compressor. When the compressor is damaged, it will need to be replaced.
This is all very new to me. As a result, I have the following questions,
1. If there is a hole in a hose next to the compressor and the compressor ran for a day without Freon will it damage the compressor and will it warrant a full replacement?
2.I asked the repairman, will the air handler need to be replaced also? I was able to do quick research and was under the impression that this will need to be replaced when a compressor is replaced to ensure both units work cohesively. The repairman informed me that it will not be necessary, this is normally needed on older homes. Only the compressor will need to be replaced. The compressor will need to be replaced.
3. Lastly, do you think 2400.00 for a new compressor, Freon and repair of the hose with a hole a fair price?
I appreciate everyone's, time and attention. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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I would have quoted repairing the leak in the pipe without a guarantee it will be fixed until it's all done and turned back on. Unless it's literally on the compressor and cannot be field repaired. Usually a low pressure safety or overload will kick in and stop it before it gets damaged from a leak, or the customer stops using when the cooling isn't working right before it even gets low enough. It would still be a costly fix to do the repair, replace filter drier, pressure test, vacuum, and charge without replacing the compressor.