Wow, I'd get a second opinion. I had a situation twice with a local HVAC company. Both times they recommended a new unit. At the last minute I called another company. They fixed my unit both times for less than $250.00. It's still running 7 years later. If memory serves me correctly both times the first HVAC company said it was the capacitor and or condenser. Very disappointed as the owner of the first company lives across the street from me and I have known him since high school. Turns out, he gives his service techs a commission if they can sell a new unit. I'm sure other companies do the same.
Find a "trusted" HVAC person if you can.
Oh...and when I called the owner of the original company to cancel the order of a new unit and I told him why...he cussed me out. He called and apologized the next day but damage was done. I don't use him as my HVAC company anymore.
Find a "trusted" HVAC person if you can.
Oh...and when I called the owner of the original company to cancel the order of a new unit and I told him why...he cussed me out. He called and apologized the next day but damage was done. I don't use him as my HVAC company anymore.