My a/c needs a charge every year, but when i take it in to the dealer/local mechanic, they always find no leaks...Why?

SOURCE: Split unit a/c - works but no cool air only air. I was told the compressor broke and would need to be replaced at a huge cost.

The warranty usually reflects the worst case life expectancy. In other words if your warranty is for 5 years then they expect that if the unit was to be run consistently with regular to no maintenance It will only last 5 years.

These systems are very expensive. But that is not because of there longevity but for their unique applications. Manufacturers are not selling nearly as many Mini splits as they do regular split systems. So it is really just a supply and demand situation.

SOURCE: soleus kfr 18gwda

The fan blade can be purchased by calling 1-888-8soleus.

SOURCE: Leaks R-22 and has to be recharged every spring. Is there a way I can recharge this myself and save the service call?

pls try to find the leak first you check with a torch if the flame change the color this is it or with soap buble or with electonic detector. then after repair you proceed to charge you put the quantity mentionned on the name plate data of the a/c

SOURCE: A/C blows warm air

The condensate line was filling and the kill switch was turning off the compressors but the blower is not tied in so it kept running. When the water pump caught up it would take five minutes to turn back on and the temperature was roller coastering. They disconnected the kill switch. now I'm watching to see where the condensate will go if the pump can't keep up. I'm not sure for the long term if this is the best solution.

woobie dog

• 1273 Answers
• Posted on Jul 29, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 TRANE XE 1000 AC - small leak

It depends on if you are sticking with Trane.... Every 4 days is not a small leak; it is at the least a moderate leak. If they cannot repair the leak (they should), I would ask if the new air handler is compatable with the newer system. If yes, I would consider it, especially due to the age of the unit. I would also get at least one other estimate from another dealer. It sounds like you are getting pressured to buy as opposed to repair. We have Carrier inside and Trane outside and it works just fine.
I Hope that this was of value to you.
Best regards, --W/D-- Please feel free to rate this solution! Thanx!