how to dispose of refrigerator and freon????
jaansu
15 years ago
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After the freon leak repair
Comments (10)"It isn't the responsibility of the A/C contractor to take care of any issues with the sheetrock, waisncotting or anything else other then the refrigeration line repair though. He isn't the one who drove a nail where it doesn't belong. Unless of course he neglected to use nailer plates where necessary. " Yes, I understand, and the HVAC installer did indeed install nailer plates to avoid puncture where the baseboard is installed. I've never seen wainscotting installed which such large nails and wouldn't expect the HVAC installer to have foreseen that. He was also upset about the length of screws used on some shelving, as they nearly hit some other pipes. I was asking about where the oil had seeped into the sheetrock in case it posed some health threat. If so, I'll request that the builder have that portion of sheetrock replaced and maybe the wainscotting over it as well. The odor was evident before the tech made the repair, as soon as he opened the wall, so it doesn't seem to have anything to do with his repair work. He mentioned something about oil, and I didn't know if a lubricant was used on the copper pipe or what. I also wasn't sure if an additive is typically used to help trace freon leaks, the way natural gas has a compound added to give it a foul odor. I've had a massive headache this afternoon, which is very unusual for me, and was concerned since my dh is highly sensitive to chemical odors & has respiratory problems. The tech was pretty emphatic that I call the local gas co. to come check for possible leaks as well. An inspector from the gas company came while the tech was here and found no problems. At any rate, there was no freon in that unit at all, so it took a while for the tech to do a full charge of the system once he repaired the damaged pipe. He checked the other two units and said they're fine. Thanks for your reply....See MoreAC Freon Refrigernat leak sealer
Comments (19)I too find probably 80% of the leaks in evaporators. Yes I'm in south Texas. The leaks mostly appear at the wettest spot on the coil- near the bottom turns nearest the drain outlet where the rust is the worst. I only use the H10 detector and soap spray to spot afterwords. I rarely find leaks in condensors except at cap tubes rubbing or a rotted out accumulator. And yes, it does happen where the last tech didn't tighten down a cap and it leaked out there- though I must admit to screwing up and not testing the Schrader before attaching my hoses- thus leaving that in question. We have a problem lately (last 5-8 years?) in corroded evaps here for some reason. I replaced a 6 year old Trane coil because it was rotted out. The home owner promises they don't use heavy cleaners in the home and the coil had never been cleaned by a careless tech using a corrosive cleaner. I would never allow anyone to install a sealer of any type in my refrigerant system. The sealer he speaks of solidifies on contact with air- what if there is air in the system? Hate to think about it. If an evaporator has multiple leaks- replace it, if it has a leak on a soldered joint, most likely it's worth repairing. The thinnest copper in the system is in the evaporator and any moisture or acid will eats it's way thru here first and trying to repair it is futile. Proper installation and practices can eliminate many of these problems, and that's why it is best to hire a professional and not a (excuse the expression) "Bubba" with the $19.95 service call. (*Daddo- HVAC business since 1974 and HVAC company owner- just for reference.)...See MoreDo I need to Change Freon if I'm having a new Coil installed?
Comments (15)Hello sorry I still have questions regarding this install. I don't think i made myself clear that my entire system in not being replaced only the furnace and evaporator coil. The actual AC unit outside is the original Lennox. The furnace they're installing is a Carrier. They're telling me i need to replace all of the Freon for the reasons below. This doesn't sound right. please offer your opinion thank you! This is an email response from the HVAC company explaining why they need to replace all of the freon. "Unfortunately we won't be able to use existent refrigerant due to the old oil mixed up with new refrigerant-non condensibles and acid build up inside refrigeration cycle. Since we installing new evaporator coil and new gas furnace we will be responsible to cover any repairs for the new equipment installed by our company. We will recapture and recycle existent freon. After we will finish install of a new equipment we will add new clean refrigerant . Remaining balance still stays the same $ 1852.00"...See MoreHow much Freon does a unit hold
Comments (2)It varies. The bigger problem is that if you don't find and repair the Freon leak it's has a good chance of destroying your finances. It may not be Freon at all. I can't tell you how many times people like to play the AC guessing game of what is wrong with the unit. Certainly it could be Freon, but I can tell you from an odds perspective about 90% of all AC problems are electrical related. Anyway, topping a system off with refrigerant is the old way of doing things. Costs are so high now that topping off a system shouldn't be done any more. It is recommended that you find and repair any refrigerant leak. Or spend the money and upgrade to the new refrigerant by replacing your AC system. The Freon debacle is only going to get worse over the next few years....See Morejaansu
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