replacing heat pump

[craig1]

i am replacing a 10 seer with a 13.i have a mortex model 96-8431 evaporator coil and from what i have read the 96 sreies will work with the 13 seer unit but i cant find my exact model.i was hoping for someone to have a concrete answer on if ineeded to change the coil?

[Robert]

Hi Craig,

Does your a-coil have a txv metering device or a fixed type ?


One concern I would have either way is replacing an old 10 seer condenser with a new 13 seer and keeping the old a-coil.

Even if it has capabilities of working with a 13 seer, the difference in age between the two would make me replace both at same time.


That is best way to obtain optimum performance from the start.


Take care and best wishes,
Robert

[craig1]

Thanks for your advice and quick reply. I am on a tight budget right now, and would like to replace the a coil at another time it has a piston , mortex 96-8431 acoil.

[Robert]

Hi Craig,

You're very welcome, happy to help.

The only way it would work would be with a txv metering device.


Take care and best wishes,
Robert