We have a 13 year old house that was originally fitted with a Tempstar air handler. The previous owner replaced the condenser 4 years ago.

Since we moved in, the system freezes up and needs freon (2 1/2 lbs. this year). the Rep said with the old system, I could have just replaced the coils, but now must replace the whole air handler for 3,000, and the whole H/P system for 5,000, with 204.00 for a hard start kit.

I'm sick...I will get other quotes but want to find out if I should be assuming this is in the right ballpark or way out ...I'm in Alabama.

Thanks!