What would you do if a freshly charged AC is not cold
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What would you do if a freshly charged AC is not cold
call me gay but I do need AC once in a while
What would you do if a freshly charged AC system is not cold, it does blow cool but not Cold cold. Got the 13oz bottle from Autozone
So what would you do?? as far as I know if theres a leak it will at least stay cold for a while (few days to a week maybe??).
1. get a new compressor
2. get new low side piping
3. get new high side piping
4. get a new condenser
5. It could still be a leak somewhere
6.it all denpends
What would you do if a freshly charged AC system is not cold, it does blow cool but not Cold cold. Got the 13oz bottle from Autozone
So what would you do?? as far as I know if theres a leak it will at least stay cold for a while (few days to a week maybe??).
1. get a new compressor
2. get new low side piping
3. get new high side piping
4. get a new condenser
5. It could still be a leak somewhere
6.it all denpends
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go have it professionally tested for leaks. then have them pull a vacuum on the system and redo the freon. that's the best way to get it done. a pro shop should check it for free too
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Re: What would you do if a freshly charged AC is not cold
call me gay but I do need AC once in a while
What would you do if a freshly charged AC system is not cold, it does blow cool but not Cold cold. Got the 13oz bottle from Autozone
So what would you do?? as far as I know if theres a leak it will at least stay cold for a while (few days to a week maybe??).
1. get a new compressor
2. get new low side piping
3. get new high side piping
4. get a new condenser
5. It could still be a leak somewhere
6.it all denpends
What would you do if a freshly charged AC system is not cold, it does blow cool but not Cold cold. Got the 13oz bottle from Autozone
So what would you do?? as far as I know if theres a leak it will at least stay cold for a while (few days to a week maybe??).
1. get a new compressor
2. get new low side piping
3. get new high side piping
4. get a new condenser
5. It could still be a leak somewhere
6.it all denpends
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you still have to do a vacuum on it and leave it at vacuum for about 20 minutes to see if there is leaks..
here's a link to how to DIY.. i did it by following those steps and my AC is super cold
http://reviews.ebay.com/automotive-a...00000001238866
here's a link to how to DIY.. i did it by following those steps and my AC is super cold
http://reviews.ebay.com/automotive-a...00000001238866
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definitely a number 7!!
put some freon in the put some saliva on the low side and watch for bubbles, and if so go get yourself schrader valve kit from autozone, its the best one out there. the tool actually reaches and the valves are good quality.
ohh and for sure pull a vacuum
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Re: What would you do if a freshly charged AC is not cold
Well if your system was bone dry, adding 13 oz isn't going to do much. It still way too low on refrigerant, if it blow cool but not cold than it probably doesn't have enough refrigerant in it assume there is no leak.
Im sure the system require over two lbs at least, probably around 2.25 lb, that is around 36 ounces
Im sure the system require over two lbs at least, probably around 2.25 lb, that is around 36 ounces
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Re: What would you do if a freshly charged AC is not cold
i would take it to a shop and have them do it the right way.. those cans from local stores dont work.. when charging a/c.. you need to fully evacuate the system before putting any in.. or else it will just not work properly.. and there has to be a certain amount of pressure on the high side.. and low side.. might as well get it done right.. cause if not.. it will only give you problems in the near future..
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