My AC went out in the house, price for new one

Matt

I came back from a vacation the other day and my AC lines had frozen due to a pretty substantial coolant leak (about 4 lbs of R-22 in the last 3-4 months). I've filled it once or twice a year since I've moved in, but never more than a lb or 2. My utility bills are pretty crazy lately as well.

Anyways, since it's going on 15 years old, I figured I'd look into replacing it. WOW, these things are expensive.

I was quoted about $9,000 for a Trane 3 ton XR15 HP and TEE Air Handler. They'd replace the entire system, dispose of the old one, etc. After a couple discounts and rebates, it would come down to $7700 (which is what I'd pay), then with GA rebate and Federal tax credit thrown in, I'd end up paying 6k total.

After doing a bunch of research, it seems like the HVAC installer community upped their prices along with that 1500 tax credit! People last year were paying about 4-5k for the same equipment I've been quoted...

Does that seem reasonable? I'll be in the house another 5-10 years hopefully, so I'd rather replace it then keep repairing it every year.

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