Curious as to what others in hot climates have done, and or 'are' doing. Tried to make sure that all through the winter months, I fired up the A/C from time to time. Keep the system lubricated, keep that precious and 'expensive' R12 in the system. My plans seemed to be working, until we hit record highs last week in the 'Valley of the Sun' (should be fire BTW.. but I digress! :-) Anyways, now I have an A/C system that seems to be cycling on properly, but no cool air (or at least very little) to speak of. Need to get the system checked out for leaks, etc, but wondered what the consensus was for a 'Westy' Even on R12, this system is nothing to write home about, I'm thinking of just checking, make sure I have no 'massive' leaks, then go and get my EPA license so I can buy cans of R12 off of ebay. Some folks I've talked to say that even with an 'all new' system (compressor, hoses, dryer, cleaned out condenser etc) that the most you can expect is 2-4yrs between recharges? Ideas, suggestions welcom TIA -tim 90 syncro westy mesa, az |
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