A/C Broken quick question
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A/C Broken quick question Well Thursday my AC was blowin cold as could be and friday it is blowin out straight fire air. I believe it has leaked out all of the freon, but the question is where are the most common places for these systems to develop a leak? Also is it possible that it could be something else simply because it happened so quickly?
Thank you
Justin
Thank you
Justin
It could be a couple things. If it was running cold one day and hot another day you either have developed a serious leak or the compressor could have failed. Can you confirm that the compressor is turning on? You should also check how much pressure the A/C system has by connecting a pressure gauge to the high side.
It could be a couple things. If it was running cold one day and hot another day you either have developed a serious leak or the compressor could have failed. Can you confirm that the compressor is turning on? You should also check how much pressure the A/C system has by connecting a pressure gauge to the high side.
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The two most common leak points are the compressor crankshaft seal, which will show up right behind the pulley. The other is the compressor case seal where the 2 halves come together.
Remember, if you have a refrigerant leak you also have an oil leak. When you recharge, you'll need to add oil to the system as well.
Remember, if you have a refrigerant leak you also have an oil leak. When you recharge, you'll need to add oil to the system as well.
