cre8tiff Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Unless it's in the plenum. (sheetmetal) Then you would have to cut the sheetmetal. Not something I would recommend. That would suck to have that kind. How do pros clean those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 (edited) That would suck to have that kind. How do pros clean those? You have to cut it and make a front door, which is basically a piece of sheetmetal with a 1" tab on each side. After you clean the coil you just put that door back on with sheetmetal screws. Edited April 24, 2008 by Chief Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 You have to cut it and make a front door, which is basically a piece of sheetmetal with a 1" tab on each side. After you clean the coil you just put that door back on with sheetmetal screws. That goes against all logic, why would a manufacturer make something that has to be altered like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneymakers Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 (edited) Dude forget all that other stuff. you put freon in it last year. what you want to know is how much leaked out. If its empty, you have a big problem money wise. This means you have a large leak and most likely your recharge wont last thru the summer season. If its just low or half charged than what I would do is get it charged and go buy me some guages and get me a freon certificate and do it yourself. every year. you dont have to be licensed to work on your own stuff. A/c guys are more crooked than the automotive business. Edited April 24, 2008 by moneymakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I thought the ozone had cured itself? Can't we make freon legal again??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 My line froze over a few years after I had central air installed. The cause was the filter was clogged up with dust. Cold air was backing up behind the filter, and freezing the line. I shut it down, went down in the crawl space and cleaned the filter, gave it a day to thaw out, and then fired it back up. Haven't had a problem since. Before you get all crazy with the freon, just make sure your filter is cleaned off. They recommend doing it every month... I actually do it 3-4 times a year. It vastly improves the efficiency of the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chappy Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 My line froze over a few years after I had central air installed. The cause was the filter was clogged up with dust. Cold air was backing up behind the filter, and freezing the line. I shut it down, went down in the crawl space and cleaned the filter, gave it a day to thaw out, and then fired it back up. Haven't had a problem since. Before you get all crazy with the freon, just make sure your filter is cleaned off. They recommend doing it every month... I actually do it 3-4 times a year. It vastly improves the efficiency of the system. Great idea. I just went down and checked the filter and it wasn't filthy but it wasn't completely clean either. So, I changed it and will attempt to fire it up later. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I thought the ozone had cured itself? Can't we make freon legal again??? That was before the Cheney energy task force. Remember when oil was $20 a barrel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneymakers Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I thought the ozone had cured itself? Can't we make freon legal again??? One day Chicken Little was walking in the woods when -- KERPLUNK -- an acorn fell on her head "Oh my goodness!" said Chicken Little. "The sky is falling! I must go and tell the king." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 That was before the Cheney energy task force. Remember when oil was $20 a barrel? Yeah, and I also remember late 1970's cars. I don't think I want either of those back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chappy Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 One day Chicken Little was walking in the woods when -- KERPLUNK -- an acorn fell on her head "Oh my goodness!" said Chicken Little. "The sky is falling! I must go and tell the king." Just read that book to my kids last night. Chicken licken, Foxy Loxy, Ducky Lucky, etc. Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chappy Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 AC guy came today (couldn't make it yesterday) and it turned out that I had a leak right at the valve where you connect the lines to add freon. He did a quick fix on that, added freon and all is well. Total cost $180. I thought it was a pretty fair deal. Thanks again to the huddlers who provided some useful feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 AC guy came today (couldn't make it yesterday) and it turned out that I had a leak right at the valve where you connect the lines to add freon. He did a quick fix on that, added freon and all is well. Total cost $180. I thought it was a pretty fair deal. Thanks again to the huddlers who provided some useful feedback. Best case scenario right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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