It shouldn't cost but about 3-4k for a new coil and outdoor unit installed.

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I just had AC service done last week and the technician said that
there were no freon in the system at all. As far as I know frean
doesn't just disapper and since it worked fine last summer there must
be a leak. So he added 8lb and the system works fine but I noticed
some kind of white sludge on a plastic cover of my basement window
next to the copper freon pipe. Here is a pictures of what it looks
like: http://e-pixel.net/freon.jpg
Is that the place of my possible leak?

Jack

Out of curiosity:

8lb at ? per lb? If unknown, what was total bill?

What's your approx location?

Was it R22 or 410A?

I paid $236.45 for 4.5lbs R22

Austin TX


Just for the R22 itself? Not including service call, check this & that?
Appreciate the response but question it because I find it odd they would
charge an oddball abmont of $52.54/lb.

No problem:

This is the way the bill reads

Diagnostic Analysis: $65.00
4.5lbs R22 1st lb 75.42 each lb after that 46.03: $236.45
Total: $301.45

Desc. of work: Found unit low on R22 ref charged unit w/4.5 lbs. Checked
for leak outside and found no leak. Leak most likely in evap coil.

Recommendation: Get ready to replace system.

Bill finished.

The tech told me it wasn't worth spending a lot of time on it as it's just
money down the drain. He said R22 has gone through the roof and I should
have the system replaced when the pressure drops again. He quoted me
anywhere around 5k to 10k for a new system. So far I have about 1/2 of
the money saved up for a new system. The one I have now is an Amana 042.
He said it was a cheap system.

I figured the repair and the quote was too expensive and I wouldn't use
that particular company to replace unit. I wasn't too impressed with
Christian Bros. despite the good reviews they have from other customers.