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Trapper2022 · 04-21-2016, 04:48 PM

2008 Essex A/C in front blows cool but not cold like rear unit. If dealer says replace what kind of cost shoul I be expecting? I will fix if possible but want to brace myself for the worst. Thanks for feedback

bruceisla · 04-21-2016, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Trapperbob11

2008 Essex A/C in front blows cool but not cold like rear unit. If dealer says replace what kind of cost shoul I be expecting? I will fix if possible but want to brace myself for the worst. Thanks for feedback

Roughly $1200 for a 15k heat pump A/C plus labor ... labor should be about 2 hours but could be longer if the ductwork/plenum needs to be retaped (very likely based on age).

Mr_D · 04-21-2016, 06:13 PM

Also be aware that their may need to be some control board swapping or new thermostat to get a newer unit to work with the older controls.

Trapper2022 · 04-21-2016, 06:38 PM

Thanks guys for the reply. Now when I set up appointment for work I have an idea of what is normal, fair.

All replies are welcomed.

Take care

JC2 · 04-21-2016, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Trapperbob11

Thanks guys for the reply. Now when I set up appointment for work I have an idea of what is normal, fair.

All replies are welcomed.

Take care

PPL Parts in Houston would be one of the places to check for a replacement ac or ac/heat pump. We needed one several years ago for our previous mh, 2005 Winnebago class A, and they were the cheapest.

As previously stated, you are most likely looking at a board change and possibly newer/different stat. PPL can also advise you on that.
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bruceisla · 04-22-2016, 04:34 AM

You need an adapter board (or the board from your old A/C) to make a new A/C unit compatible with your existing 5 button thermostat. If you use the newer thermostat, all 3 A/C units would need to be changed or have the new board (not the adapter board). In other words, if you replace all 3 top units you also replace the thermostat.

HHIDan · 04-22-2016, 05:29 AM

Some will say they can not be re-charged. When I purchased my coach in 2011 the selling dealer had to repair my rear a/c under 30 day warranty. (do you think he would replace it if it could be fixed?). He hired an a/c guy who re-loaded it and then put a weld on the leak in the copper tube. 2 hours labor at most and has worked well since.

bruceisla · 04-22-2016, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HHIDan

Some will say they can not be re-charged. When I purchased my coach in 2011 the selling dealer had to repair my rear a/c under 30 day warranty. (do you think he would replace it if it could be fixed?). He hired an a/c guy who re-loaded it and then put a weld on the leak in the copper tube. 2 hours labor at most and has worked well since.

If someone can find the leak and silver-solder the area, and add the recharge fitting, it can be repaired. The problem is it's a few hours labor at $100 (or so) per hour, cost of the fitting ($20 or so) and 1 1/2 cans of Freon 22 ($45 per can) ... and you still have an old unit that could have a compressor or fan motor fail.

FlyingDiver · 04-23-2016, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Trapperbob11

Thanks guys for the reply. Now when I set up appointment for work I have an idea of what is normal, fair.

All replies are welcomed.

Take care

We just went through this. The older units compatible with the Eplex system you have are no longer available. When you get a newer unit, you'll also need to order a conversion kit to make it work with the old controllers. Make sure the shop does that.