Replacement frequency for Arizona AC unit?

[Toby Johnston]

Arizona property owners, how often do you expect to replace the AC unit on your rentals? HVAC company says I have a leaking condenser coil and suction line near case coil. They are telling me it's $5,800 to repair (labor intensive) or $6,800 to replace the entire unit. I'm waiting for a second opinion but wondering what your experience has been.

[Doug McVinua]

@Toby Johnston Glad to read you are getting a 2nd opinion! Just had one property, major HVAC vendor hired by the owner to do semi-annual maintenance estimated over $2200.00 of work needed to a unit and recommended replacing at a cost of $6800. I sent out a trusted vendor and $140.00 later all is well with no other issues.

Bottom line: Some of the HVAC vendors are total BS! Not all, but some are.