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I don't know if this will help but to make a long story short, a local AC company told me I needed my 22 year old system replaced at a cost of around $6500. This company tried to tell me my coil was obsolete, that I would need new freon lines, yada, yada, yada. Oh, and of course, a new water heater. When they refused to give me an estimate, I started getting suspicious. To make a long story short, I ended up consulting with a plumber and a heating company that fixes these systems. I ended up paying around $750 for a new pump about 8 months ago. No problems so far. This is the only major expense I've had in 22 years. Can't complain. The name of the company that fixed it is Arpi Mechanical in Chatsworth, CA. If you google them, you'll get their info. Maybe they can help or give you some advice.

Yes, there is one contractor that services all of the units in this building and he gave me the quote. Yes, I plan to call him but I wanted to do some background research first. Maybe it does include the AC. Lets say $6000 is legitimate but doesn't include the AC. Do I want to pay this and then also have to buy a new AC in a few years in a rental? My AC is about 10 years old. At this point, if it will save me a few grand to just put a "normal" heater, I'll do so, even that includes a new AC. I'm just not sure what I'm getting for $6000, it will take years for it to pay for itself. It's not like we use the heater in CA all the time, just mainly to get the chill out of the air or for unusually cold days. I'll post what I find out.

Hello, My Apollo hydro ceiling heat system needs replacing. It is 22 years old and has been problem free. I've been happy with it - only had one minor repair in 22 years, beside replacing the water heater a couple of times. My heat has been nice and my electric bills have been low. But now, it quit heating and the AC company is quoting me $6000 to replace it. My condo is one floor, approx 970 square feet wtih a unit above me. The water heater is in the garage below. They're telling me that the pump is rusted out. This seems like a rip off. The condo is in CA and was installed when the unit was built. These units aren't common in CA and I'm having a hard time finding anyone that has ever heard of it, let alone someone that can repair it. Seems to be I'm better off putting a new AC and heater and forgetting about this system entirely. Is that possible? I have a unit above me if that makes a difference. Thank you.