Old R-22 Leak Leads to a Full AC Replacement with Evcon

Sometimes a repair quote is all it takes to realize replacement is the smarter call. That was exactly the situation here. The old unit had developed an R-22 refrigerant leak - and if you're not familiar with R-22, it's a phased-out refrigerant that's become extremely expensive and hard to source. Patching the leak would have cost a significant chunk of what a brand-new system runs. So we had an honest conversation with the homeowner about their options.

The old condenser had clearly seen better days. Heavy oxidation, a rusted fan grill, overgrown vegetation pressing in on all sides - this thing was working way harder than it should have been just to keep up. Systems in that condition are running inefficiently, cycling more often, and quietly driving up your energy bill every month.

We swapped it out for a new Evcon 454B condenser, set it on a solid pad, and got everything connected and running clean. The Evcon 454B is a dependable, reliable unit - not flashy, but built to do its job consistently for years without giving you headaches. That's exactly what most homeowners actually need.

We also worked with this homeowner on financing options to make the upgrade more manageable. A new AC system is a real investment, and we get that. Having the ability to spread that cost out takes a lot of the stress out of the decision - especially when your old unit is already on borrowed time.

If your system is aging, running R-22, or starting to need repairs that don't quite add up financially, it's worth getting a second opinion before you sink more money into it. We do AC installation and AC replacement and will give you a straight answer on what actually makes sense for your situation.