If you have replaced your air conditioner with a brand new energy efficient model in New Jersey, you might be wondering how to dispose of your air conditioner. Using it as a flower box or ground paper weight is not an option, the last thing you want …

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Why You Should Do It. Most air conditioning units contain tons of non-ferrous metal that can be worth quite a bit of money at your local scrapyard. One of the most in-demand …

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Maybe your air conditioner still has some life left in it. If that's the case, you may want to consider donating or selling your AC unit to someone in need. But before you go ahead and create a Craigslist ad for your old AC, please note that any air conditioner you plan to sell or donate must have been manufactured after January 1, 2010. This ...

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An old, unused furnace that's simply taking up unnecessary space in your basement or garage may prove more valuable than you think. This is because most furnaces contain at least some cast iron components that, when cut from the furnace, can be sold for scrap.

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My B-I-L is a builder and installs air-cons for the Good Guys in summer when the work is on, he sub-contracts a sparky with a gas license for removal and installation. Last year he dumped around 700kg of air-con units whole, just because he didn't have the …

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The top mistakes people make when purchasing a new heating or cooling system are: Ignoring SEER – The higher the SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) rating the more efficient the unit, which translates to less money spent each month heating or cooling your home. A 13 SEER (North AC)/ 14 SEER (South AC and Heat Pump) rating is the minimum ...

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I kept my 80k BTU horizontal furnace from upstairs that I pulled out last month. Only 8 years old and still works fine, but massively oversized and the AC was 19 years old and ready to be replaced. I might install it to heat the garage and move some air around when needed.

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How to Get Rid of Old Appliances. Whether you're remodeling or moving to a new home, buying new appliances can be an exciting investment.But it also means you'll have to figure out how to dispose of your old ones. From renting a dumpster to donating to a charity, the right choice depends on the condition of your item and your local regulations.

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The first thing you can do is ask the heating engineer who installs your new appliance if they can take the old one with them. While you won't get any compensation for this, your old boiler will be gone immediately without cluttering up your house for a long time. You could also contact your local council to see if they will take it.

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A well-maintained AC unit and furnace should run fairly quietly. As your system starts getting older, you may begin hearing strange sounds like squealing or grinding. You'll want to have your technician come in and inspect your unit if you start hearing unusual sounds. 3. You're Smelling Unusual Odors. The same goes for unusual smells.

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With the theft of scrap metal an increasing occurrence in the industry, there are many new laws that are taking into effect and considering to deter the crimes. Whether it is copper pipe/wire theft, air conditioning units stolen, or catalytic converters cut out there are many things to consider before you make your next scrap hunting trip.

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While 87 percent of U.S. s use some type of air conditioning, central AC systems are the most sought-after for both convenience and accessibility. If flipping a switch for whole-house cooling is what you're after, you may wonder whether it's possible …

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Furnace size for a 3,000 square foot home range from 105,000 BTU to 180,000 BTU, depending on the climate zone you're in. Here is a table with calculated 3,000 sq ft furnace sizes for all 5 regions: Region 1. Region 2. Region 3.

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Old House Furnace and A.C Conversions. Heating and Cooling Savings Savings as high as 65 Replace and Modify Forced Air and Hot water systems. Convert to all Electric Heat Pump Systems Typical 2.5 Ton Forced Air System with existing Ductwork 5,500.00 Includes disposal of old equipment New Goodman 2.5 Ton 15.5 SEER Energy Star Heat Pump SystemHeats and Cools 1,100 -1250 Square …

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Your friend may very well be right, the problem is there is no way to know now. Your old furnace is probably in a scrap dumpster. In order for us to verify if he was right, we'd have to be able to troubleshoot the old furnace. I usually make an effort to test drains, even more so if we're using an existing drain.

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Replacing your furnace and AC at the same time: This is a simple one. If, like Ben, your AC unit is getting up in the 12-15 year range, you probably already know that it's time to replace it. You should also seriously consider replacing your furnace at the same time as your air conditioner, even if it still might have a few good years left ...

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Here are some tips to help you prepare and discard your old AC unit properly: Detach covers or hatches from the AC unit. Drain the refrigerant from the tank. Never do this on your own! Have an appliance expert drain the coolant from your air conditioner before you recycle, sell or donate it. Dispose of hazardous waste.

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I grew up in my parents Levittown style radiant slab heated home with a GE oil boiler and tankless coil. Back in 1991 the lovely Tracy and I purchased our first home (same neighborhood) that also was built with a GE oil boiler. Worked in my Dad's business since …

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I need to dispose of my old 3.5 ton roof mounted air conditioner and Coleman gas furnace. Homeowner insurance granted replacement of the AC unit due to hail damage so I decided to install a heat pump and scrap the ancient gas furnace as well.

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The bigger the air conditioning unit, the more money, that you can make selling it as scrap metal. Determining how to recycle an old air conditioner is not that difficult. When it comes to scrapping sealed units and compressors it is best to cut the unit open using an angle grinder while simultaneously holding the unit down.

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Accumulate scrap metal. Get scrap metal from old junk cars you have. Save old appliances like refrigerators and ovens. ... Bring whole air conditioning units to the scrap yard. Don't worry about taking the units apart yourself. Stockpile any AC units you find and bring them to the scrap yard along with all your sorted metals.

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Say for example that #1 copper scrap is worth 2.60 per pound, scrap insulated wire is worth $1.20 per pound, and burned wire is worth $2.20 per pound…. For a pile of wire that weighs under 100 lbs, there is NO reason to burn it. If you burned 100 lbs of insulated copper wire copper wire, and you end up with less than 60 pounds of burned ...

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Hi, Live in TX. Getting an evaporator coil replaced. Have a whopping charge for disposal of the old coil and freon recovery. Can I dispose of the coil myself? Also, seems the ac contractors actually make money disposing these for scrap so should they be charging for this? And should there be a freon recovery fee. If I understand it right they trap my freon in the compressor while they replace ...

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Then cut 2 1 ½-inch sections out of one (the actual width of a 2x2), so the posts could slide into the base. Then it was just a matter of sandwiching the base pieces together with the posts and screwing them all together. I screwed hooks into the bottom of the sign board and cut a smaller piece to fit between the posts.

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Prepping Your Furnace for Recycling. As stated, most HVAC companies will take care of the disposal of your old unit for you. However, if you enjoy scrapping as a hobby or for some extra cash, knowing how to break down a furnace may be to your benefit. Although recyclers like Didion Orf will gladly accept whole units, scrappers often get the best value by sorting out pieces in advance and ...

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The old indoor air handler, which was an electric furnace, was clear out of kilter. My customer indicated that it wasn't any big deal. But not for me, oh no. I gutted the old furnace out and went to leveling the base to have a good platform. After setting the furnace I …

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Prepping Your Furnace for Recycling. As stated, most HVAC companies will take care of the disposal of your old unit for you. However, if you enjoy scrapping as a hobby or for some extra cash, knowing how to break down a furnace may be to your benefit. Although recyclers like Didion Orf will gladly accept whole units, scrappers often get the best value by sorting out pieces in advance and ...

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These are common scrap items to bring to the scrap yard in the winter, when old air conditioners are retired after a long season. Here's what you need to know to recycle air conditioners. Aluminum and Copper Coil Prices. There are two general types of air conditioner radiators: clean and dirty. With clean metal materials, you can expect to ...

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My question concerns the old ductwork. Our structural contractor is going to do some foundation/pier work, and the old (1940's?) ductwork in the crawlspace will need to be removed. The furnace is also going to the scrap yard. Will the contractor that does the new HVAC installation need to see the layout or the ductwork, or can I just rip it out ...

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Hi MMM, Great post, I replaced my furnace myself several years ago. One thing I spent a fair amount of time calculating was the size of the replacement furnace. I replaced a 30 year old unit which I figured was around 54% efficient. As far as I remember, the BTU rating was the gas consumption on the input (as labelled on my old furnace)…

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