A/C Leaks

[Razorguns]

If you have leaks in your a/c compressor, condenser, etc. where freon escapes -- is it possible to fix it without having to replace everything in your a/c system?

r

 

[jnevin]

You should take it to a private school's auto shop program.

 

[Razorguns]

You should take it to a private school's auto shop program.

You mean a PRIVATE SECTOR shop silly duck.

r

 

[Creepusmaximus]

No. It needs to be pressure tested which will tell you where the leak is with any luck. They put a dye into the lines.

Could be a simple fix. Of course if your A/C is something like 20 years old you'll save more money over a couple years by replacing it.

My friend had an A/C system that was dated 1972. LOL. First month he lived in his house the electric bill was $700. New A/c and attic insulation brought that down to $350 a month. New windows dropped his bill a lot too but they were expensive.

 

[Razorguns]

It's a car. And big surprise - it's an american car. lol!!!

r

 

[miplank]

yeah...they make some stuff you can put in there that will seal it up. Let me go ask my mechanic real quick what its called...BRB

 

[Metaltn]

They do the same for cars. Put dye in the system then use a blacklight to pinpoint the leak. You can even buy a do-it-yourself a/c dye kit at an autoparts store if you wanted.

 

[miplank]

He said there are a few products out there "super seal" being one of them. Some of the refrigerants have the sealer already in them.

 

[Razorguns]

Yeah I read about that kit. It even claims to fix leaks. Don't know how big the leak int he compressor is.

It's for a chick - and I think the shop just wants her to go for the most expensive option.

r

 

[digimon7068]

If you have leaks in your a/c compressor, condenser, etc. where freon escapes -- is it possible to fix it without having to replace everything in your a/c system?

r

meh. . .i could give you the answer. . .but you wouldn't believe me anyway. . .

 

[Metaltn]

Most shops won't mess with a/c systems unless they get to replace everything. condensor/evaporator/dryer, etc. That's where the money is at.

 

[miplank]

I doubt its coming out of the compressor...Usually they'll leak right around the hvac line somewhere. Sometimes the seals (orings) in there will get a lil dry which can cause them to have a slow leak. Try that before taking it to a mechanic. They are pretty inexpensive.

 

[Razorguns]

I'm telling her to take it to a local asian shop and try that. Thanks. I'm calling a sheik right now and telling them to lower prices next week for you all.

r

 

[miplank]

I'm telling her to take it to a local asian shop and try that. Thanks. I'm calling a sheik right now and telling them to lower prices next week for you all.

r

hahaha...

Make sure you trust whatever shop you take it too...



Sometimes shops will tell you the system needs replaced, and really they'll take a $20 can of the leak fix and charge you thousands.