How do I add freon to a portable air conditioner?
Is this a dumb question:
(Asking for a friend lol) 1. You should know the weight of the new machine when fully charged from the specs. If you suspect a leak can you weigh it and attribute the difference to the weight of the freon? If it's the same weight then likely that's not the problem |
How do I add freon to a portable air conditioner?
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How do I add freon to a portable air conditioner?
On Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 5:56:05 AM UTC-4, wrote:
Is this a dumb question: (Asking for a friend lol) 1. You should know the weight of the new machine when fully charged from the specs. If you suspect a leak can you weigh it and attribute the difference to the weight of the freon? If it's the same weight then likely that's not the problem I would expect the weight spec on a portable AC or similar is far from accurate. And it's probably the shipping weight, including the packaging. Even if it's supposed to be the actual item weight, I would not expect it to be accurate, could easily be off by more than the small weight of the refrigerant. I'm no expert on these, but every AC I've been involved with has a low pressure cutoff switch. Finding that and seeing if it's open is probably one way to tell that it's likely a refrigerant leak. And if it is, then what? If it's very small, like Fretwell suggested, you could recharge it and get some period of time again, without repairing it. If it's a larger leak, then it has to be fixed and if that leak is in say the coils, then it's junk anyway. All things considered, the chance of success is not high and a new one is typically $125. Also if it's a decade or more old, the new one will save on electric cost. |
How do I add freon to a portable air conditioner?
People keep saying a new one costs $125
In Canada, you'd do well to find new one for $350 USD after tax. The 12000 BtU I have made by LG is closer to $450 USD Everything on it is perfect but it only gets cool, not cold. Should it cost more than $150 to repair and recharge? |
How do I add freon to a portable air conditioner?
On Mon, 3 Aug 2020 18:38:41 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
People keep saying a new one costs $125 In Canada, you'd do well to find new one for $350 USD after tax. The 12000 BtU I have made by LG is closer to $450 USD Everything on it is perfect but it only gets cool, not cold. Should it cost more than $150 to repair and recharge? $139 Walmart 5kbtu window shaker. I expect in a month or two they will be 30% off. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Arctic-Ki...M01N/524423603 |
How do I add freon to a portable air conditioner?
On Monday, August 3, 2020 at 9:38:44 PM UTC-4, wrote:
People keep saying a new one costs $125 In Canada, you'd do well to find new one for $350 USD after tax. The 12000 BtU I have made by LG is closer to $450 USD Everything on it is perfect but it only gets cool, not cold. Should it cost more than $150 to repair and recharge? Probably. Again, it depends on what's wrong. They never need to be recharged unless they have a leak. If it's a leak, then you have two cases: very small leak, so you can recharge it every year or two. But unless you DIY, what's that going to cost? bigger leak, so where is it leaking? If it's a coil, it's going to cost so much it winds up junked. How do you know it's a leak? Is the compressor shot? How much are you prepared to spend to figure it out? If you fix this, what about the rest of it compared to a new unit? Surprised they are so much more expensive in Canada. I;ve seen them here for as low as $99 for a 5K unit, though I haven't looked recently. I would think for $125 - $150 there would be many choices here for sure. Unless you can DIY, are willing to spend the time to try to diagnose it, have or acquire the necessary tools, it's not a very attractive proposition to repair them. |
How do I add freon to a portable air conditioner?
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How do I add freon to a portable air conditioner?
On Tue, 4 Aug 2020 05:09:54 -0700 (PDT), trader_4
wrote: On Monday, August 3, 2020 at 9:38:44 PM UTC-4, wrote: People keep saying a new one costs $125 In Canada, you'd do well to find new one for $350 USD after tax. The 12000 BtU I have made by LG is closer to $450 USD Everything on it is perfect but it only gets cool, not cold. Should it cost more than $150 to repair and recharge? Probably. Again, it depends on what's wrong. They never need to be recharged unless they have a leak. If it's a leak, then you have two cases: very small leak, so you can recharge it every year or two. But unless you DIY, what's that going to cost? bigger leak, so where is it leaking? If it's a coil, it's going to cost so much it winds up junked. How do you know it's a leak? Is the compressor shot? How much are you prepared to spend to figure it out? If you fix this, what about the rest of it compared to a new unit? Surprised they are so much more expensive in Canada. I;ve seen them here for as low as $99 for a 5K unit, though I haven't looked recently. I would think for $125 - $150 there would be many choices here for sure. Unless you can DIY, are willing to spend the time to try to diagnose it, have or acquire the necessary tools, it's not a very attractive proposition to repair them. I agree I see $99 units but that $139 one was the top hit on google. |
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