AC Leak & Repair Recommendation
I had a new unit installed last year for around $7,000. Although brand new, the unit never really pumped out COLD air. Over the weekend, I fired up the unit and warm air blew out. I called the same crew that installed the unit last year for a checkup. Result: the unit was already out…
I had a new unit installed last year for around $7,000. Although brand new, the unit never really pumped out COLD air. Over the weekend, I fired up the unit and warm air blew out. I called the same crew that installed the unit last year for a checkup. Result: the unit was already out of freon. They diagnosed a leak in the line, but bc they didn’t hear a leak from the unit to the inside or near the coils, they believe the leak is behind the hallway wall. Before I start ripping up my walls to find a leaky pipe, does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations?
Nise17, Thank you sooo much!! Great tip!
I had a similar problem last year and learned that a freon leak leaves behind a black, oily residue. That helped me locate my leak. Fortunately, it wasn’t behind the walls so it was relatively easy to spot and repair. If you’re not convinced that your leak is actually behind your hallway wall, look for that residue. If it is behind the wall, my understanding is that you’ll have to open it up. Good luck!