Best Aftermarket AC Evaporator Brand??

[highway_star]

Looking for opinions as to which AC evaporator brand is the best bet here. All aftermarket, the OEM is no longer available.

TYC 97152
FOUR SEASONS 54965
UAC EV939602PFC w/ Corrosion Protection
GPD 4711759 w/ Corrosion Protection

Four seasons commands the highest price point and seems to have a decent reputation, but I'm wondering if the lower priced units with corrosion protection would be better (although I question if the others in fact have the same protection for all intents and purposes).

 

[slacktide_bitog]

TYC is usually good

 

[TheMAN]

My friend used to work for Four Seasons, he can vouch for their products as they purchase all OEM parts then try to clone or find the supplier for them to buy directly from the OES and brand as their own

Denso not an option?

 

[researcher]

yup I'd vote for TYC, used a lot of their parts and are very good quality. Including their copy of my old Honda's A/C condenser. Their copy was actually more efficient and created more cold air than stock. thumbs up

and one more thing.. TYC comes with a lifetime warranty! Had one hvac blower fan start making noise, they replaced it no questions.

 

[dogememe]

I'd go for either TYC or Four Seasons.

 

[D60]

UAC, TYC, GPD and Four Seasons in that order IMO

A lot of the Murray stuff at O'Reilly is Four Seasons and it's because it meets a price point -- not because the quality is high

That said, any of them would probably work just fine.

 

[Bailey28]

The way engineers design vehicles is absurd. To have to remove the entire dash, center console, steeing column, seats etc. to access the evaporator (and heater core) is nonsense.

It may be virtuous but searching for a vehicle where the evaporator can be accessed without removing the dash is worth it.

 

[Marcozi]

What make, model and year is the car?

 

[GON]

The way engineers design vehicles is absurd. To have to remove the entire dash, center console, steeing column, seats etc. to access the evaporator (and heater core) is nonsense.

It may be virtuous but searching for a vehicle where the evaporator can be accessed without removing the dash is worth it.

That would be a helpful pre purchase question for a new car salesman.

" How many warranty hours does the manufacturer pay for a evaporator and a heater core replacement" please provide me that information in a printout.

 

[CKN]

Not many are aware of this (Hyundai-not sure about others)
Similarly, your warranty covers paint for three years or 36,000 miles, air conditioner refrigerant for one year with unlimited miles, adjustments for one year or 12,000 miles, and/ wear items such as brake pads, filters, and bulbs for one year or 12,000 miles.

https://www.allenturnerhyundai.com/blog/what-is-covered-by-the-hyundai-warranty/

BTW-the above question that GON provided would be to a service advisor. A car salesman wouldn't be expected to know-regardless of brand.
Personally-I have made a few visits to a service department prior to my new vehicle decision.

 

[D60]

That would be a helpful pre purchase question for a new car salesman.

" How many warranty hours does the manufacturer pay for a evaporator and a heater core replacement" please provide me that information in a printout.

IME most sales guys pretend to be car guys but would screw up a basic oil change. Good luck!