Repair or replace air con ?

Discussion in 'Repairs & Maintenance' started by Poppii2, 26th Aug, 2020.

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  1. Poppii2

    Poppii2 Active Member

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    Hi all,

    just wanting some thoughts before I make a decision. I have an Accent ducted air con at my IP. The controller is faulty and apparently has been discontinued. A new controller needs to be put in which includes replacing the indoor/outdoor panels, capacitors and zoning. Costs $1850. Apparently the Accent brand is not very good quality and the unit is about 10 years old, likely to have more problems as it’s old. I am debating whether to replace the air con for $7100 with 5 years warranty or fix the controller hoping it will lasts a couple more years.

    Anyone has experience with the Accent brand ? Should I cut my losses and replace the unit or put a bandaid on it ?
     
    Poppii2, 26th Aug, 2020
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  2. wylie

    wylie Moderator Staff Member

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    I don't know the brand, but I wouldn't put such an expensive bandaid on it.

    I'd put in a new one.

    We had this in our own house. Ducted nearly 20 years old and we put a $150 bandaid on it that got us another year.

    Ended up paying $8k for a new one, and what a difference... so much quieter, and way more energy efficient than the old one.
     
    wylie, 26th Aug, 2020
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  3. Indifference

    Indifference Well-Known Member

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    How about getting a 2nd quote before deciding....
     
    Indifference, 27th Aug, 2020
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  4. Stoffo

    Stoffo Well-Known Member

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    Sounds like the controller is no longer available (management unit), hence having to replace parts inside and out.

    Obtain a second quote for repair if you can, and whilst they are there have them also quote replacement.

    Assuming this is a PPOR it really comes back to just how often you use it, we replaced ours but wouldn't use it 15 times a year, not a great spend :confused:
     
    Stoffo, 27th Aug, 2020
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  5. snoopy

    snoopy Well-Known Member

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    definitely get a 2nd quite - I had a similar issue and my repair guy sourced a 2nd hand controller
     
    snoopy, 27th Aug, 2020
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