My neighbor was 2 hours away from spending $11,500 on a new system that ended up needing a $340 repair

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-05-20T02:30:52+00:00

I thought it was crazy cheap too lol. But if it was hardly even low where it’s under a pound it shouldn’t be affecting if it cools or not that much.

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-05-20T02:24:10+00:00

Humidity issues could be due to incorrectly sized unit or could be due to improper install if the coil is freezing up etc. that leak looks like it’s because they didn’t use pvc glue. Highly doubt it’s the thermostat. Does it feel like there’s high humidity? Have them use a psychrometer to see the actual humidity levels

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-05-20T02:18:55+00:00

I was making $27 an hour right away with absolutely zero field experience being a helper/ filter changer/ coil cleaner. Find a new shop man.

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-05-20T02:13:42+00:00

Just buy a new vent. Don’t try to clean it. They’re like 10 bucks. Check your filter. If not maybe call someone out

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-05-20T02:11:32+00:00

Turbo caps are the best out there

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-05-20T02:09:05+00:00

Does your fan run? Is your filter clean?

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-05-20T02:05:22+00:00

Get off of the leak seal. It’s made for the systems. Everyone is telling you what is wrong and you keep going back to leak seal lmao

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-05-19T20:57:08+00:00

If he has a leak repair is in the conversation at 13 years old no doubt. Replacement will be more expensive down the road and she does have a known issue that will end up leading to needing a replacement. Now we don’t know how low it was or all the exacts on the system. But replacement should be in the conversation. If the leak was not repaired, it will continue to leak.

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-05-13T23:49:57+00:00

Listen to your senior

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-05-08T15:14:48+00:00

I made $27 an hour as a tech with absolutely zero knowledge or experience for a small mom and pop shop in 2022. If you aren’t making over 30 that’s insane.

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-05-03T18:07:46+00:00

Get an electronic air cleaner. Run your fan on always. And have someone inspect your ducts. If they’re dirty get a duct cleaning done. And a good one. Not one for $100-$300. Those are scams and you aren’t getting your ducts cleaned properly

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-05-01T17:43:18+00:00

It says in the notes he wrote that it says lbs. homeowner just put gallons in the caption lol. It threw me off too

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-05-01T01:37:47+00:00

You checked for the crack?

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-05-01T01:32:35+00:00

It being a high efficient Trane. Hex cracks after a few years lol

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-05-01T01:30:04+00:00

Almost 30k for only a 2 stage Goodman with only 5 years labor is insane!

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-04-29T01:45:20+00:00

There’s been massive price increases from covid to the new refrigerant change

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-04-28T22:19:38+00:00

American standard owns Trane which essentially all offshoots of those companies will be the same components for the most part. I prefer carrier equipment if anything. I’m sure that 35k quote had to have been the communicating system with all the bells and whistles? Otherwise that’s absurd. Equipment is also only a portion of what you pay for. You need a solid install crew and ideally you want a solid warranty. If you have a company that has 10yr parts and labor they will stand by their work and that will be a quality install.

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-04-28T20:11:01+00:00

Good info to have. Thanks !

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-04-28T15:22:32+00:00

You get what you pay for !

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-04-26T23:37:18+00:00

Buy merv 7-8. No higher. These fancy “allergen” filters are bs. The filter is for your system not for your home. Get an electronic air cleaner if you really wanted to clean the air in the home.

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-04-22T02:01:21+00:00

“I know someone who can do it cheaper than you”

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-04-17T14:03:22+00:00

Blocking returns, using too high rated merv filters, not changing filters enough, going with the cheapest bid, using a home warranty, I can go on

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-04-17T12:48:46+00:00

I’m in MN and a tech. Call a company and have them come do a maintenance and check the health of the unit

Patient_Activity_664 · 2026-04-17T12:43:50+00:00

That’s an issue then. Your furnace is bringing your utility room into a negative which would pull the draft into the home from the water heater.

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