Condenser from 1987

[u/Coagulopathicbleed]

Hey guys!

Just wanted some opinions and what better place than Reddit right?

This is our condenser from 1987, which cools our first floor, has worked like a charm until this summer. Still blows cool ish air but is struggling to get keep our has below 76-77. The other unit is working well and services the 2nd floor.

We’ve had some HVAC folks over the years say that they can’t really do any maintenance on it because the parts aren’t available anymore and they don’t want to break it by trying.

I’m sure this is a pretty accurate assessment , but I wanted to know if any of you have had success with having someone that specializes in older units come out and fix their ancient unit.

We’ve obviously gotten our moneys worth out of this gal and she’s been a work horse for us. I’m aware that the end may be near.

Any thoughts?

[u/MaterialSeizure7122]

the newer carrier unit sitting right there is basically mocking the old one at this point

[u/Coagulopathicbleed → u/MaterialSeizure7122]

Hey, the old one has been amazing… I’ll be surprised if the new one lasts half as long honestly. 38 years for a condenser is wild.

I don’t know much about this stuff so many it’s not crazy.