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What's the going rate for A/C freon
Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:15 pm
Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:15 pm
Central A/C Unit is out of freon and A/C guy wants to charge $100. per lb.
Unit takes 8 lbs. Is he over charging?
The unit is a Trane & about 8 years old.
UPDATE - A/C guy just called and said I need to replace the outside unit and keep the coil & replace the expansion joint. Unit is a 5 ton Trane. He's supposed to call tomorrow with pricing.
What's the expansion joint and does it sound like bs?
Unit takes 8 lbs. Is he over charging?
The unit is a Trane & about 8 years old.
UPDATE - A/C guy just called and said I need to replace the outside unit and keep the coil & replace the expansion joint. Unit is a 5 ton Trane. He's supposed to call tomorrow with pricing.
What's the expansion joint and does it sound like bs?
This post was edited on 5/3/21 at 8:38 pm
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Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:16 pm to lshuge
‘Bout $350…
Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:18 pm to lshuge
If you're 8 pounds down you've got a godd little leak. They've finally made a Fix A Flat type leak additive by the way. Ask about it.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:18 pm to lshuge
Depends on what is in your system now. If its an old system expect them to go in dry.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:19 pm to lshuge
Inflation
Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:19 pm to lshuge
You got that R-22 freon my dude.
Vintage.
Vintage.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:23 pm to lshuge
Wow I charge 30 per for specialty Freon
Ed@batonrougeair.com
Ed@batonrougeair.com
This post was edited on 5/3/21 at 7:24 pm
Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:27 pm to lshuge
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The unit is a Trane & about 8 years old.
They prefer “transgender” these days
Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:30 pm to Sao
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They've finally made a Fix A Flat type leak additive by the way. Ask about it.
Yep, I had mine done with this the year before last and so far so good
Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:33 pm to lshuge
Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:36 pm to lshuge
Is this a new install? depending on size of unit and length of Freon or coolant lines they usually hold 8-10 lbs of coolant.
Not to be a know it all but if you haven’t done so I’d suggest they check for a leak.
Not to be a know it all but if you haven’t done so I’d suggest they check for a leak.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:38 pm to lshuge
You can buy the R134a stuff at auto zone and put it in yourself, they have a kit for $50 or so.
I have an old 1997 GMC Sierra we keep to haul stuff off that won't blow cold, I added the kit last year and it helped a little.
I have an old 1997 GMC Sierra we keep to haul stuff off that won't blow cold, I added the kit last year and it helped a little.
This post was edited on 5/3/21 at 7:39 pm
Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:39 pm to lshuge
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Central A/C Unit is out of freon and A/C guy wants to charge $100. per lb. Unit takes 8 lbs. Is he over charging? The unit is a Trane & about 8 years old.
Better posted to the Home & Garden Board
$100 per pound is the going rate for R-22 refrigerant (R-22) but I would think an eight year old unit would be using R410A refrigerant - 410A should be much cheaper than R-22 but I don’t know the going rate.
Is the system entirely devoid of refrigerant? Any system requiring more than 3 lbs of refrigerant, and certainly 8 pounds, has a significant leak that should be identified and repaired before being recharged. Evaporator coil leaks, usually requiring replacement, are common in HVACs that age.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:39 pm to lshuge
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A/C guy wants to charge $100. per lb.
TBH, that is to the low side for R22. 8 lbs means you have a bad leak though.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:41 pm to The Torch
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You can buy the R134a stuff at auto zone and put it in yourself, they sale a kit for $50 or so
do not do this unless you live in a Honda.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:46 pm to The Torch
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have an old 1997 GMC Sierra we keep to haul stuff off that won't blow cold, I added the kit last year and it helped a little.
He’s talking about a central unit in a house.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:49 pm to Rebel
do not do this unless you live in a Honda.
Explain please -
I'm car stupid but tried that (R134a stuff) and it didn't work very well. What should I try to get a 97 Sierra Blowing Cold without spending a bunch of money. I drive it 3-4 times a year but usually in the summer and after working in the heat it would be nice to have some AC.
The fan blows and I can hear the AC kick in but the air doesn't change temps.
Seems to cool if I can keep it on the road at a high speed
Explain please -
I'm car stupid but tried that (R134a stuff) and it didn't work very well. What should I try to get a 97 Sierra Blowing Cold without spending a bunch of money. I drive it 3-4 times a year but usually in the summer and after working in the heat it would be nice to have some AC.
The fan blows and I can hear the AC kick in but the air doesn't change temps.
Seems to cool if I can keep it on the road at a high speed
Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:51 pm to The Torch
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Explain please
the guy is asking about a Trane unit for his house not an automobile.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:51 pm to The Torch
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do not do this unless you live in a Honda.
Explain please -
I'm car stupid but tried that (R134a stuff) and it didn't work very well. What should I try to get a 97 Sierra Blowing Cold without spending a bunch of money. I drive it 3-4 times a year but usually in the summer and after working in the heat it would be nice to have some AC.
The fan blows and I can hear the AC kick in but the air doesn't change temps.
Seems to cool if I can keep it on the road at a high speed
please keep this going. Posted on 5/3/21 at 7:52 pm to lshuge
R22 I charge $200 for the first 3#s total after that it’s $80 per pound.
I can drop R421A as a drop in replacement for $50 a pound
I can drop R421A as a drop in replacement for $50 a pound
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