Hi, this is my first post so please excuse my lack of knowledge...I have a 10-year old home with builder grade Lennox, 10 SEER. 2-ton unit downstairs, 2.5 upstairs. Over the last 2-3 summers, the downstairs unit has needed refrigerant and the last guy here determined the evap coil has a leak.
The same outfit estimated some items today and as I am very new at this I wanted to try and get some advice, and also ask if these prices are in line. I am in the Atlanta, GA area. My choices:
1) Replace evaporator coil only with like unit, $950 2) Replace evap coil (upgrade 2 ton to 3 ton) plus replace external unit, all taxes, materials, etc, upgrade the 2 ton outside to 2.5 ton (I think I need this as have never been happy with the power) : $2700.Parts will be Lennox, 11 SEER (13 SEER is about $1000 more so am thinking this will do as it is is till an upgrade from 10).
Should I get more quotes? Or is this a pretty fair figure? The company comes recommended from a neighbor who has been in the construction business (but is not affiliated).
PS Had posted this to alt.hvac and was advised to try this forum. Thanks all!