Nordyne evap coils leaking - repair or get new system?
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 3:34 pm
I'm having the exact same problem as this post: profile.php?mode=activate&u=5474&act_key=a3ba5b441
My system is a Nordyne, model E2EB 017HA. I'm not sure if we should try to fix it or get a whole new system (which will ALL be outdoors - no indoors stuff like we have now). My house is a 1999 Palm Harbor, so the unit is exactly 10 years old (we moved in 8/99). It has leaked so much that my floor has a "dip" in it! I know my subfloor will need to be replaced. Also, part of the wall (starting at the floor) is also wet. When I take the cover off of the bottom of the indoor unit, it does not leak. WHen it's on, I'll have water standing in there 1/4 - 1/2" deep.
Someone hubby and I know said that he will install a new Goodman unit for $3500. This includes everything (unit, labor, etc.) This guy does ac work for a living. I've read some not so nice things about Goodman, but I also know that we'd never be able to afford a Trane or Carrier, etc. I kinda feel like I'm stuck.
Anyway, we've cleaned the coils, and made sure that the drain line isn't stopped up. I don't know what the problem is, but I'd love to hear your suggestions.
What size unit do you recommend for a house that's just shy of 2200 sq. ft.?
Also, this is a little off-topic, but when I get my subfloor replaced, I'm obviously going to file a claim with my homeowners insurance. What I'm worried about is the fact that some of the subfloor that needs to be replaced is underneath my kitchen cabinets. Anyone have any idea if insurance companies pay for that? Pay for flooring (linolium, laminate, etc.)?
And oh yeah, when I leave the bottom cover off, the house doesn't seem to cool. So while it doesn't leak w/the cover off, it doesn't cool, so I have to put the cover on to cool the house. Then it leaks like CRAZY.
My system is a Nordyne, model E2EB 017HA. I'm not sure if we should try to fix it or get a whole new system (which will ALL be outdoors - no indoors stuff like we have now). My house is a 1999 Palm Harbor, so the unit is exactly 10 years old (we moved in 8/99). It has leaked so much that my floor has a "dip" in it! I know my subfloor will need to be replaced. Also, part of the wall (starting at the floor) is also wet. When I take the cover off of the bottom of the indoor unit, it does not leak. WHen it's on, I'll have water standing in there 1/4 - 1/2" deep.
Someone hubby and I know said that he will install a new Goodman unit for $3500. This includes everything (unit, labor, etc.) This guy does ac work for a living. I've read some not so nice things about Goodman, but I also know that we'd never be able to afford a Trane or Carrier, etc. I kinda feel like I'm stuck.
Anyway, we've cleaned the coils, and made sure that the drain line isn't stopped up. I don't know what the problem is, but I'd love to hear your suggestions.
What size unit do you recommend for a house that's just shy of 2200 sq. ft.?
Also, this is a little off-topic, but when I get my subfloor replaced, I'm obviously going to file a claim with my homeowners insurance. What I'm worried about is the fact that some of the subfloor that needs to be replaced is underneath my kitchen cabinets. Anyone have any idea if insurance companies pay for that? Pay for flooring (linolium, laminate, etc.)?
And oh yeah, when I leave the bottom cover off, the house doesn't seem to cool. So while it doesn't leak w/the cover off, it doesn't cool, so I have to put the cover on to cool the house. Then it leaks like CRAZY.