Good install but backed into a corner instead doing the right thing for the customer…
I had a leak in the evaporator coil. With a 7 year old unit I would expect a simple slab coil replacement, recharge the system, pay the $750\-$1000 bill and move on. When it came for the estimate to replace, it was $1980 for a coil replacement or $2350 for a whole new Air handler, (new pan on both estimates). this was a cake job as the unit is in the attic with spray foamed rafters so the temp was roughly the same as the living space. I understand upselling as I had my own HVAC business. Had I had the time, gauge set for 410a and a cylinder of 410a, I would have done it myself. It was hot and I didn't have time to shop around. I went with Dean Custom Air because they were the original installers. I had just purchased this 3 months ago. I am not upset with the air handler, the install or the price for the install. I'm upset for the wildly overpriced evap coil replacement estimate.. I guarantee I will shop around for another carrier dealer for the condensing unit replacement in about 4\-5 years. I like carrier for the longevity and reliability but I don't like the installer's tactics, especially when the client was in the business…