First up I need to say GET A SECOND OPINION for the air con. It is amazing how easy it is to say needs replacing. Don't fall for it until 2 or even 3 tradespeople have told you the same thing.
Has the air con been working okay for the past 4 years? It would appear a bit strange for 4 years later to be 'not installed properly'.
Has this been going on a while with the air con not working, or have the tenants just found a reason to break the lease?
I have fusion cover on my insurance and have been able to claim for compressors which have been burnt out. The last one was after a black out. Had the thing repaired and working beautifully, the tenant turned it off during a thunderstorm. There was a blackout and it never worked again! I had 2 air con people look and came back with same diagnosis. Could have had it repaired again but chose to install a new one with 5 years parts and labour warranty. This ducted system has been a major pain for the past 4 years and cost us a fortune. We are also having a safety switch installed. I still claimed on insurance for repair and put that money towards the new one.
Good luck
Sunshine
Has the air con been working okay for the past 4 years? It would appear a bit strange for 4 years later to be 'not installed properly'.
Has this been going on a while with the air con not working, or have the tenants just found a reason to break the lease?
I have fusion cover on my insurance and have been able to claim for compressors which have been burnt out. The last one was after a black out. Had the thing repaired and working beautifully, the tenant turned it off during a thunderstorm. There was a blackout and it never worked again! I had 2 air con people look and came back with same diagnosis. Could have had it repaired again but chose to install a new one with 5 years parts and labour warranty. This ducted system has been a major pain for the past 4 years and cost us a fortune. We are also having a safety switch installed. I still claimed on insurance for repair and put that money towards the new one.
Good luck
Sunshine