Air Conditioner Value

**nyjetsfanx93** · 03-12-2011, 01:09 PM

What is the rough estimate of the scrap value of the AC??

I know its got Aluminum fin, some copper fin as well as a compressor...

roughly what is the average amount of money that a scrapped AC is worth??

I found one today that looks like its only a year old.. not sure if its worth the same to scrap it or sell it for $20-$30

**Scrap man** · 03-12-2011, 01:29 PM

Most yards won't even take ACs unless the freon is removed. I'd sell it instead of scrapping it

**nyjetsfanx93** · 03-12-2011, 05:17 PM

I wouldnt bring it in whole, I would disassemble it.. I have been told that Modern Air conditioners no longer have R-12 (freeon) but have R-134 refrigerant which is OK to release by cutting the lines...

**injunjoe** · 03-12-2011, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by nyjetsfanx93

I wouldnt bring it in whole, I would disassemble it.. I have been told that Modern Air conditioners no longer have R-12 (freeon) but have R-134 refrigerant which is OK to release by cutting the lines...

The new freon is 410-A.
If it is just a window unit there maybe about $15.00 in scrap, if it is a central unit as a set they bring over a hundred if separated right.