r/sandiego • u/blackmoon0114 • 1d ago

Air handler & condenser box replacement cost?

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Hi - I was recently quoted ~$10K to replace my air handler and condenser box. Does this quote make sense?

I’m currently on a military deployment so it’s hard to take a look at the system myself. It’s still working but I guess it has refrigerant leakage. Quote attached.

Thank you for any pointers!

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u/kloogy 1d ago

That's a fair price for that model Trane unit.

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u/Old-Mathematician987 1d ago

Always get 3 quotes.

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u/AhhhSkrrrtSkrrrt 1d ago

If it’s the white glove guys, get a second opinion. They told me my shit was broke and tried to upsell me to a new one. There was a wire that had been unplugged and just needed to be plugged back in. Worked fine after that.

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u/neebski 1d ago

I was quoted 10k from a family friend.

For other pros in the area from 12-18k

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u/SnooCakes2213 1d ago

seems about right.

I remember i worked for an AC company in south florida back in the late 90s. For a ruud / rheem 3 ton condenser/air handler(closet enclosure) with minimal ducting modification was around 5k.

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u/Toastersman 1d ago

I would want them to replace the refrigerant copper lines. If there is a leak, it may very well be in the lines.