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Title: Roof a/c
Post by: graybill1 on May 11, 2023, 03:46:50 pm
2003 295u 36

The main air conditioner is not cooling as it should. It is the original. Now I am wondering if replacing freon or replacing the whole unit is the betyer way to go. Any sughestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Ron
Title: Re: Roof a/c
Post by: Jeff & Sandy on May 11, 2023, 04:13:51 pm
I'd have it serviced and see if that works. If it doesn't I'd replace it.
Title: Re: Roof a/c
Post by: turbojack on May 11, 2023, 05:52:24 pm
If compressor is bad or it needs freon, Just need to replace unit. 

Need to go and remove air filter and check to make sure coils are clean.
Title: Re: Roof a/c
Post by: fourdayoff on June 25, 2023, 11:16:18 am
Ron, Had my local residential ac guy come by and he used a special tap he soldered on the line to fill freon. Front ac was low rear was ok. Now works great. This tip came from Dsd, Thanks again Scott. Jim.
Title: Re: Roof a/c
Post by: Barry & Cindy on June 25, 2023, 11:34:37 am
Jim, That is a good idea. Wonder where a leak is. But now more could be added anytime. Could your ac guy add the tap without losing refrigerant ?
Title: Re: Roof a/c
Post by: fourdayoff on June 26, 2023, 12:17:59 pm
Barry, I figured after 20 years the leak would be too small to detect but it was a bit low. Yes the taps can be soldered on without losing any freon. Good ac guy will stock both size taps, different size tubing.
Title: Re: Roof a/c
Post by: Barry & Cindy on June 26, 2023, 06:51:54 pm
Thanks Jim & Dona, I now see how line piercing valves. Great simple idea to install before replacing a problematic a/c unit. Even if your slow leak shows up, you can recharge.