A/C Not cold enough - Wheres the "Refill"at?
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From: Buckhead
Originally posted by DamonB
Then I think your point is wrong
The rubber parts are porous and due to continued heat cycling the freon molecules will migrate their way through the hoses and seals. This is a very slow process and does take years and years.
It's not supposed to but it happens over years and years. It's not something any manufacturer needs to worry about as it only costs a few dollars to top up the freon every few years. If you need to add every year then you most likely have a leak. If you have a 10+ year car that needs to be recharged I say that's perfectly normal. As I said refrigerators don't have this problem as they use solid metal hoses; no migration there.
Then I think your point is wrong
The rubber parts are porous and due to continued heat cycling the freon molecules will migrate their way through the hoses and seals. This is a very slow process and does take years and years.It's not supposed to but it happens over years and years. It's not something any manufacturer needs to worry about as it only costs a few dollars to top up the freon every few years. If you need to add every year then you most likely have a leak. If you have a 10+ year car that needs to be recharged I say that's perfectly normal. As I said refrigerators don't have this problem as they use solid metal hoses; no migration there.
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My '93 was retrofitted to the 13 after a leak was found on the schrader valve where you charge the freon. While that was being taken care of a SMALL leak was detected from the compressor seals. The A/C shop said that its common with old cars like ours to have a SMALL leak from the compressor seals.
Mine was last charged 2 years ago and just now needs a bit more to bring it back up. So, it is possible that you can have a very slow leak.
Mine was last charged 2 years ago and just now needs a bit more to bring it back up. So, it is possible that you can have a very slow leak.
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How often do I need to add Freon? Hopefully, never. Once the system is properly charged with refrigerant during installation, the system should remain closed and leak free. If you need to add refrigerant from time to time, there is a leak that must be repaired. Topping off a leaking system is against the law in almost every case. You must be licensed by the city and/or state as well as the EPA to handle refrigerants. Specialized recovery equipment is required
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