The air conditioner evaporator coil is one of two main components that produces cold air, which is then routed through the duct system and delivered to the interior of the home. Replacing the air conditioner coil is a job for a trained and certified technician, not the average do-it-yourselfer. The coils are not simply a bolted in part that can easily be swapped out, but is a network of coiled metal tubing that serves to chill hot air. Additionally, the cooling agent used (such as freon gas) is an element that will need to be captured and properly disposed of due to environmental concerns. Allowing coolant to leak out into the environment result in heavy fines if caught. Here you will information on the common steps that are followed and the materials used in the replacement of an air conditioner evaporator coil replacement. The first step is to visually inspect the coils. If they are damaged or cracked, they will likely need to be replaced. A trained HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) technician can confirm if replacement is necessary.

It may be useful to have one come out to identify exactly what is wrong with the unit and provide an estimate for repairs. In fact, get a couple of estimates to get a good idea not only of the expense to repair, but the extent of the work needed. If the coils are cracked, most likely any refrigerant has already escaped into the environment. In this case, removal of the coils consists of cutting the inbound and exit tubes. Once the old coils have been removed, new can be installed by inserting the new in the existing ports, then soldering in place, usually with silver solder. A vacuum will need to be put on the system to remove any air from the lines and make sure coolant is at the proper levels. If it is not, the coolant may be replaced or added to (which is referred to as been charged or recharged). If a different type of coil was needed due to unavailability or using an obsolete type of coolant, other components such as controls and/or compressor, may also need to be replaced, but components such as ducts and blower will likely not need to be replaced.

Once all of the above steps have been completed, the air conditioning system will need to be tested. The power supply needs to be restored, and the system turned on by setting the thermostat in the home to "cool" and lowering the desired temperature on the thermostat.100 ton ac unit priceThis should initiate the air conditioner to start up. maintenance of split ac unitsIf it does not come on, additional testing of other components may be required.air temp hvac systemsWe can all agree that replacing an air conditioner and a furnace at the same time is expensive.But replacing them both at the same time (even if the furnace is still working) will actually save you more money in the long run.Not only that, but it will also save you from the frustration of getting a new air conditioner that won’t work as efficiently as you’re expecting.

In this article, we’ll explain why replacing your air conditioner and furnace at the same time (in order to install a “matched” system”) is both smart and cost effective.Why your furnace and air conditioner are like conjoined twinsIn a sense, your air conditioner and furnace are like conjoined twins– separate beings that are combined together and share the same “system.”You see, there is a certain kind of conjoined twins that share a liver and intestines. So separating them can be tricky and cause problems.The same could be said with separating your air conditioner from your furnace because they are “conjoined at the hip” since they share the same air handler/blower.Let’s expand on the “conjoined” aspect for a moment by looking at your air conditioner as a whole.A split air conditioner is composed of two main units:Because your indoor unit and furnace share the same air handler/blower, you can’t separate them. You must replace the furnace to also replace the inside air conditioner unit.

So if you say you want to replace your air conditioner but not the furnace, that means you can only replace the outdoor unit while leaving the indoor unit in place.Doing this creates some costly problems.Problems with a mismatched systemDecreased lifespan– According to the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), “When improperly matched, the efficiency and longevity of these systems are significantly compromised.”Lower efficiency– Imagine putting a donkey and a horse on the same yoke to pull a wagon. The horse wants to speed ahead while the donkey slowly lags behind, causing the cart to slow down. That’s what it’s like to have a new energy efficient outdoor unit but still have an old inefficient inside unit. Even if your new outdoor unit is 18 SEER, the old unit (probably an 8-10 SEER unit) causes the system to lag behind, keeping your energy bills just as high as they were before.Premature breakdowns– Mismatch units create undue stress on your air conditioner, resulting in an unnecessary, premature breakdown.

Possibility of no warranty– Many manufacturers know the problems associated with mismatched systems, so they often won’t offer a warranty for a condenser coil (outside unit) only replacement.Minimize installation costs You also need to think about how much you’ll pay on installation, which strongly affects how much you pay for a new system.So replacing the outside unit, waiting a few years, and then having another contractor come out to install the furnace and inside air conditioner unit can be pricy.Therefore, replacing the furnace and air conditioner at the same time will help minimize installation costs.Get free estimates In the end, the decision is yours and we’ll support whichever you decide to go with. But we do strongly suggest getting a matched system to maximize your system’s efficiency, reduce your energy bills and extend the life of your new system.To see how much it would cost to just replace just the air conditioner vs. replacing the entire heating and cooling system, contact Service Champions to get free estimates.