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If all they're doing is replacing the evaporator and expansion valve, that price is way too much.
But IF the expansion valve failed and took out the compressor, that's a different story. Assume a new compressor, and that all the R-12 was lost. List price for a new compressor runs about $400-$600. (Notice I say LIST price). Add in the other components, and possibly a new load of R-12, and $1000 is about right.
Many places can get compessors for a lot less - in the $150 range. A decent independent shop should be able to replace the compressor, and new evaporator, dryer, and expansion valve along with about $150 worth of R-12 (2 pounds) for about $500.
It all depends on what the shop is replacing - that's not clear from your post.
Good luck!
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Posts in this Thread:
- Help!!!! A/C dilemma, Candis, Wed, 8 Aug 2001 14:23:09
- Evaporator Failure and other things...., Robert Kaplan, Wed, 8 Aug 2001 16:03:17
- I've never heard of an evaporator failing........, zeke, Wed, 8 Aug 2001 15:36:23
- Re: Help!!!! A/C dilemma, Ari
, Wed, 8 Aug 2001 15:34:46 <-- Viewing This Message - I've never heard of an evaporator failing........, zeke, Wed, 8 Aug 2001 15:30:47
- Find a new mechanic, that's a blatant ripoff IMO, bryan
, Wed, 8 Aug 2001 15:03:12
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