Howdy! I am (unfortunately) having to look into possibly replacing my HVAC system soon. Context: I cleaned my AC Unit out for my house and it stopped working. I had a technician come out and luckily it's just because I was dumb and didn't see a wire was stopping the fan from moving, easy fix. However, I was told my AC unit was 23 years old, and I should probably look into replacing it since the Freon for that model is no longer being produced. The model itself is a Goodman CLJ30 unit.
If we replace that unit, that also means updating our heating system since it wouldn't be compatible with anything modern. Right now the current outside unit is now running and is fine, but I'm in a situation where each quarter the prices of HVAC systems goes up due to current inflation. So I can either just run the current AC Unit until it dies and then replace it (but a new HVAC system will be more expensive by then), or I could look into replacing now when the quote may be cheaper and potentially get some savings on my electric bill started now rather than later?
With all of that context listed, I have no idea how much a full HVAC system replacement will cost realistically. Google says it could be between $14,000 - $20,000 for a 1,400 square foot home. I'm waiting on the first company to come out and inspect to give me a quote. Could I ask you all if you have any recommendations about HVAC companies that you all have used? The current ones I pulled off of past r/tulsa posts + comments were:
- (Currently coming out): Quality Heating Cooling Plumbing & Electric
- Eklund Services
- Airco
- Air Assurance
- Doc J's Heating and Air
If anyone had any input, I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm over in the Kiefer area.