Repairing A/C, Leaked All Refrigerant
Have a lightly used Coleman Mach that I replaced after only a couple years (It actually began dying the first year). It sprung a leak shortly after I purchased the camper, and all the make-it-cold stu...
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ScottG wrote:
If it has sat in an empty condition then it's toast. They need to be fixed quickly otherwise moisture is obsorbed into the system and forms acid when it mixes with the remains of the freon. Then it destroys everything in its path.
Been sitting about off the camper about a year. So I guess evacuating wouldn't matter in this case?
drmopar wrote:
What year A/C? Old may take R-22 Freon, newer 134A Freon. Easy to solder new valve to charge system. You will need a vacuum pump and a A/C manifold gauge set. Any quality A/C guy should be able to repair. About $140.00-$250.00 estimate. Any remaining Freon can not be emptied in the atmosphere. If you do the work, wear safety glasses.-Good Luck
It's newer. Had 410 in it.
Big Katuna wrote:
You can buy new for under $600 delivered with a warranty.
I bought a new one last year. Was hoping to maybe revive this one and sell it since it has so few miles on it. Thanks.
