krish
23-01-2009, 04:37 PM
Hi all,
I have a heat pump based split system
in Northern VA.
The Air handler data are as follows:
Ruud:
Model - UHQA-1215S
Serial - HM15919702
The heat pump data are as follows:
Ruud:
Model - UPGC-036JAS
Serial - 4442M01920678
I am looking to replace the evaporator coil and
the compressor this spring.
This is a 36000 BTU unit and runs on 15Kw electric
coils for emergency heat.
Can someone recommend me a replacement
evaporator coil model number? A referral source will
be great as well.
I guess RCQB-A036 is a replacement, but cannot
seem to find one online.
Also will a 36500 BTU copeland 3ton compressor
work as a replacement. The compressor i have
in mind has a model # of 55-23139-57S.
I have been finding it hard to get a reliable contractor fix the unit. The first guy screwed up the
wiring. The second guy spent time fixing the screw
up and charged me $400. The second firm said that
they want $5500 to put a new unit since if the
Shader valve will leak, it cannot be fixed and will
need to be replaced with a new unit. In 3 months of
these guys fixing it and giving me the $5500 quote,
the outdoor unit ices up. I call them again. They
disconnected the outdoor unit and mentioned that
the defrost control board is bad and they cannot
find a replacement and again suggest replacing both
the indoor and outdoor unit. I have never had an
issue with the unit when i used to live in the home
not long ago. I am willing to pay a honest pay for
a honest job. Why is it so hard to find a honest
technician?
I know the issues can be fixed without doing a
fork lift upgrade. I now have a technician that i
am going to take with me to do a 600mile roundtrip
to fix the issue. The home is rented out and
i am barely holding on to the breakeven. Spending
the $5500 is not possible at this time.
Thanks for reading and any tips/advice.
Krish
I have a heat pump based split system
in Northern VA.
The Air handler data are as follows:
Ruud:
Model - UHQA-1215S
Serial - HM15919702
The heat pump data are as follows:
Ruud:
Model - UPGC-036JAS
Serial - 4442M01920678
I am looking to replace the evaporator coil and
the compressor this spring.
This is a 36000 BTU unit and runs on 15Kw electric
coils for emergency heat.
Can someone recommend me a replacement
evaporator coil model number? A referral source will
be great as well.
I guess RCQB-A036 is a replacement, but cannot
seem to find one online.
Also will a 36500 BTU copeland 3ton compressor
work as a replacement. The compressor i have
in mind has a model # of 55-23139-57S.
I have been finding it hard to get a reliable contractor fix the unit. The first guy screwed up the
wiring. The second guy spent time fixing the screw
up and charged me $400. The second firm said that
they want $5500 to put a new unit since if the
Shader valve will leak, it cannot be fixed and will
need to be replaced with a new unit. In 3 months of
these guys fixing it and giving me the $5500 quote,
the outdoor unit ices up. I call them again. They
disconnected the outdoor unit and mentioned that
the defrost control board is bad and they cannot
find a replacement and again suggest replacing both
the indoor and outdoor unit. I have never had an
issue with the unit when i used to live in the home
not long ago. I am willing to pay a honest pay for
a honest job. Why is it so hard to find a honest
technician?
I know the issues can be fixed without doing a
fork lift upgrade. I now have a technician that i
am going to take with me to do a 600mile roundtrip
to fix the issue. The home is rented out and
i am barely holding on to the breakeven. Spending
the $5500 is not possible at this time.
Thanks for reading and any tips/advice.
Krish