mafibisha
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Mar 9, 2002
- Messages
- 2,819
Yes, I know we're blessed to even have HAD central air. Yes, I know upkeep on homes can be pricey 
But our newer (to us) home is only about 15 years old. Turned on the A/C last night and it was only moderately cool-ish air, regardless how low we turned it down, or how long we let it run.
The repair guy just left. Haven't even told DH ....
He said we need a NEW UNIT because the Freon line is cracked....? And something about the gov't doesn't allow it now due to regulations?
All I heard was the *new unit* part and that it will cost approximately $4K and up.


He DID say we could 'shop-around' for other bids. But that too will warrant another service $ call
or can I shop-around by phoning different companies?
So before I did anything, even before I cry
I poured another cup of coffee and thought I'd ask y'all because I know from the past that you know everything. Not kidding. I'm hoping someone here will know something that may help us either avoid this or make it less expensive.
Even though DH and I grew up without A/C we live in a warmer climate now (not FL, boo lol) and really do 'need' it....
So TIA ....

But our newer (to us) home is only about 15 years old. Turned on the A/C last night and it was only moderately cool-ish air, regardless how low we turned it down, or how long we let it run.
The repair guy just left. Haven't even told DH ....
He said we need a NEW UNIT because the Freon line is cracked....? And something about the gov't doesn't allow it now due to regulations?
All I heard was the *new unit* part and that it will cost approximately $4K and up.



He DID say we could 'shop-around' for other bids. But that too will warrant another service $ call

So before I did anything, even before I cry

Even though DH and I grew up without A/C we live in a warmer climate now (not FL, boo lol) and really do 'need' it....
So TIA ....