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04May 2023 by After-5 No Comments

AC Freon Leak Repair Cost

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This post will go over AC freon leak repair cost and what's involved in such a repair. There are a few variables that come into play when considering the cost of an A/C freon repair. What type of refrigerant is involved? In order to determine how much a freon leak repair will cost you will need to know what type of refrigerant (FREON) your system is using. The easiest way to find this information is to look at the outside condenser and find the manufacturer's sticker. The sticker will show R-22 or R-410A and in rare circumstances, it may show another type of refrigerant. From the example below you can see the sticker says R410A. This would be the sticker on the condenser. Various brands have stickers in different places.…

02May 2023 by After-5 No Comments

The Cost To Replace An AC Compressor

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If you are having issues with your Air Conditioner compressor you may be wondering what it would cost to have it replaced. You have come to the right place because I will go over the pricing but I will also give you some reasons why it costs what it does. First, let's make sure you understand the difference between the compressor and the condenser. The compressor is the motor that is inside the condenser. Pictured below is the compressor motor. it's the motor that pumps the refrigerant through the refrigerant lines. The picture below shows what a compressor looks like. cost to replace a compressor motor in a ac A condenser is the whole outdoor unit that the compressor motor fits inside of. if you are looking for prices on…

22Jan 2023 by After-5 No Comments

Freon Leak Repair Cost

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freon leak repair cost In this post I will answer how much does a freon leak repair cost for your home HVAC system. A functioning air conditioning system is a basic necessity during those blistering hot summer months. But when your AC unit begins to malfunction, a variety of issues can crop up. One such issue is an AC freon leak, which can be a tricky repair. Freon is a type of refrigerant that helps your air conditioner to cool the air. It is an essential part of the equation, as it circulates through the unit, transferring energy and heat in order to cool the air. Without it, your air conditioning system won’t be able to keep you cool. Typically the system will be working just fine and then can't…

11Sep 2022 by After-5 3 Comments

AC Coil Leak Repair Cost So You Don’t Get Caught By Surprise

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In this post, I will go over the AC coil leak repair cost for an evaporator and Condenser coil. This post is specific to the cost of a residential air conditioner in your home. The cost to repair an evaporator coil or condenser coil at a house split system will vary based on various criteria. I will go over why some AC coil leak repairs cost more than others. I will also go over the process the technician will have to go through to give you an idea of why the repair cost the amount it does. Evaporator Coil Leak Test Cost Before the technician can even tell you where the leak is they will need to do some type of leak test. Typically the leak test will be performed…

22Aug 2022 by After-5 No Comments

How To Perform Typical Air Conditioner Troubleshooting

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In this post, we will discuss how to perform typical Air Conditioner troubleshooting procedures to save you time and money. When an air conditioner goes out a homeowner may not know if it's a big or small issue. The only way you will be able to determine the problem is by troubleshooting the ac system. Here are some of the common issues you may need to troubleshoot. Airflow Restriction. If you need to do air conditioner troubleshooting then I would start out by checking your airflow. The airflow plays a major role in the overall operation of the whole system. In the picture below you can see the evaporator coil is restricted by impacted dust and other biological growth. The other issue with airflow is when the blower motor stops…