A/C needs charge in 03 sonata
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Re: A/C needs charge in 03 sonata
"Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> wrote in message
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> Rev. Tom Wenndt wrote:
>
> > If it only works for a while, then gets "un-cold" again, then you know
you
> > have a leak. Then ask friends and what have you for recommendations on
a
> > reputable shop who can do a relatively inexpensive dye test that will
> > quickly tell them (and you, when they show you) where the leak actually
is.
> > My first guess would be a hose - still not the cheapest part in the
world
> > (A/C parts never are), but a whole lot better than a compressor or
> > condenser.
>
> You already know you have a leak the first time it quits working if it
> quit due to low refrigerant. Why throw good money after bad with a DIY
> recharge kit before you've found and fixed the leak?
>
It's worth a shot. It's not uncommon for cars to leak off a can or less of
refrigerant. At the cost of throwing a can at it in the early summer,
versus repair bills, it often makes sense to just refill it. If it's a
small leak as I described, a mere $5 per year is all it takes. I've had to
do that on my truck for a few years now. Doubtful you can get any AC
problem fixed for what I've put into R134A.
--
-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net
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Re: A/C needs charge in 03 sonata
As a residential/commerical HVAC Tech, i would highly suggest you DO NOT
touch your cars a/c system yourself ; while stores may offer 'do it
yourself refrigerant kits' ... they are potentially dangerous in the
hands of the inexperienced. Get a shot of R134 in the eyes or skin and
youre in trouble. Further, you dont just 'fill er up' with freon...it
has to be precisely put into the a/c system and you have to know how to
read the pressure guages properly . Some things youre better off paying
to have done so y ou dont mess it up further.
touch your cars a/c system yourself ; while stores may offer 'do it
yourself refrigerant kits' ... they are potentially dangerous in the
hands of the inexperienced. Get a shot of R134 in the eyes or skin and
youre in trouble. Further, you dont just 'fill er up' with freon...it
has to be precisely put into the a/c system and you have to know how to
read the pressure guages properly . Some things youre better off paying
to have done so y ou dont mess it up further.
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Re: A/C needs charge in 03 sonata
As a residential/commerical HVAC Tech, i would highly suggest you DO NOT
touch your cars a/c system yourself ; while stores may offer 'do it
yourself refrigerant kits' ... they are potentially dangerous in the
hands of the inexperienced. Get a shot of R134 in the eyes or skin and
youre in trouble. Further, you dont just 'fill er up' with freon...it
has to be precisely put into the a/c system and you have to know how to
read the pressure guages properly . Some things youre better off paying
to have done so y ou dont mess it up further.
touch your cars a/c system yourself ; while stores may offer 'do it
yourself refrigerant kits' ... they are potentially dangerous in the
hands of the inexperienced. Get a shot of R134 in the eyes or skin and
youre in trouble. Further, you dont just 'fill er up' with freon...it
has to be precisely put into the a/c system and you have to know how to
read the pressure guages properly . Some things youre better off paying
to have done so y ou dont mess it up further.
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Re: A/C needs charge in 03 sonata
As a residential/commerical HVAC Tech, i would highly suggest you DO NOT
touch your cars a/c system yourself ; while stores may offer 'do it
yourself refrigerant kits' ... they are potentially dangerous in the
hands of the inexperienced. Get a shot of R134 in the eyes or skin and
youre in trouble. Further, you dont just 'fill er up' with freon...it
has to be precisely put into the a/c system and you have to know how to
read the pressure guages properly . Some things youre better off paying
to have done so y ou dont mess it up further.
touch your cars a/c system yourself ; while stores may offer 'do it
yourself refrigerant kits' ... they are potentially dangerous in the
hands of the inexperienced. Get a shot of R134 in the eyes or skin and
youre in trouble. Further, you dont just 'fill er up' with freon...it
has to be precisely put into the a/c system and you have to know how to
read the pressure guages properly . Some things youre better off paying
to have done so y ou dont mess it up further.
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