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Discussion in 'Other Off Topic Forum' started by Husker, Jun 21, 2007.

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  1. Husker

    Husker F1 World Champ

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    #1 Husker, Jun 21, 2007
    My neighbor just replaced his a/c units (2) and heater unit, at a cost of over $10,000. I asked him why all the expense, and he said the HVAC guy told him "You've got one A/C unit that's toast, and there's no telling how much longer this other one will last. Plus, it's a freon unit and we won't be carrying that much longer. As for your heater, it's not going to be compatible with the new A/C unit (for what reason I don't know).

    My home has two heat pumps (one of downstairs, one for up), and two gas furnaces (one for downstairs, the other for up). If I lose a heat pump, can I not just replace it with a standard a/c unit? I hate the heat from a heat pump - I just use "emergency heat" so my gas furnace will turn on.

    Are there compatibility issues that I need to worry with? Is the freon thing a lie? Can someone educate me on this?
     
  2. Dave1442397

    Dave1442397 Karting

    Feb 11, 2007
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    #2 Dave1442397, Jun 21, 2007
  3. Badman

    Badman Formula 3

    Mar 4, 2007
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    #3 Badman, Jun 21, 2007
    Yes, it's at least bending the truth to claim you need a new system because of the phase out. R-22 (freon) is being phased out of new systems by 2010, but new R-22 will available for servicing old units until 2020, and recycled R-22 will be around for probably quite a while after that.

    http://www.epa.gov/Ozone/title6/phaseout/22phaseout.html

    (oops, Dave beat me to it! :))
     

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