Auto A/C repair suggestions

Kevinvolley · 06-02-2010, 07:46 AM

Hi, My names Kevin. I own a repair shop in Franklin, MA. But we spend a lot of time in the Lakes region. I saw this thread, I never read them, so I figured it was fate to give you some info. I'm assuming your leak is not a very big leak b/c usually when the evaporator leaks it's a slow leak in most cases. I am not a big fan of sealers or additives, but I have had very good luck with an air conditioner sealer for evaporator and condensor leaks. Basically put it in along with filling up the system and it plugs the leak, very similar to the way a radiator sealer does it. The only thing is I can't thing of the name of the specific sealer. If you want to call me at work today I can look at the name of it and tell you what brand to get. There are some very inexpensive ones that do not work, but this one really works well. 508-528-2592
Good luck, Kevin

SteveA · 06-02-2010, 08:19 AM

Thanks all!

I love this forum, ask a question, get some answers. Even if you don't like them.

Kevin, I will give you a call.

In early may, when we had the cars' annual state inspection we had Midas recharge the A/C. We noticed that it seemed to help, but still wasn't as cold as usual and is getting warmer. We then took it to Jeep, and they discovered the leak and the "junk" in the evaporator.
BostonWhaler, you are right on the money with the estimate.. over $1,000 w/ a 12 month 12,000 mile warranty.

As going without the A/C is not an option, I think I'll try to find someone to do the sealant method, before giving in to the "big bill".

Thanks again.

robmac · 06-05-2010, 12:23 PM

Steve, if you are handy you can buy R-134A w/sealant at Walmart and it works pretty well on small leaks. It comes as a kit so that you have the hose and can together. Just be slow with the gas so as to not over fill the system, an easy way is to use a thermometer and keep checking it as you go.

SteveA · 06-05-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by robmac

Steve, if you are handy you can buy R-134A w/sealant at Walmart and it works pretty well on small leaks. It comes as a kit so that you have the hose and can together. Just be slow with the gas so as to not over fill the system, an easy way is to use a thermometer and keep checking it as you go.

Thanks RobMac, but what is the exact opposite of "handy"?

In general, I'm not allowed around any project that requires "handy"

Maybe I can find a handy person. KevinVolley had a similar suggestion and even contacted me with a name of a product to try.

Thx.

06-02-2010, 07:46 AM	#1
Kevinvolley Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jeep ac problems Hi, My names Kevin. I own a repair shop in Franklin, MA. But we spend a lot of time in the Lakes region. I saw this thread, I never read them, so I figured it was fate to give you some info. I'm assuming your leak is not a very big leak b/c usually when the evaporator leaks it's a slow leak in most cases. I am not a big fan of sealers or additives, but I have had very good luck with an air conditioner sealer for evaporator and condensor leaks. Basically put it in along with filling up the system and it plugs the leak, very similar to the way a radiator sealer does it. The only thing is I can't thing of the name of the specific sealer. If you want to call me at work today I can look at the name of it and tell you what brand to get. There are some very inexpensive ones that do not work, but this one really works well. 508-528-2592 Good luck, Kevin

06-02-2010, 08:19 AM	#2
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Wow! Thanks all! I love this forum, ask a question, get some answers. Even if you don't like them. Kevin, I will give you a call. In early may, when we had the cars' annual state inspection we had Midas recharge the A/C. We noticed that it seemed to help, but still wasn't as cold as usual and is getting warmer. We then took it to Jeep, and they discovered the leak and the "junk" in the evaporator. BostonWhaler, you are right on the money with the estimate.. over $1,000 w/ a 12 month 12,000 mile warranty. As going without the A/C is not an option, I think I'll try to find someone to do the sealant method, before giving in to the "big bill". Thanks again. __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

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06-05-2010, 12:23 PM	#3
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 950 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Steve, if you are handy you can buy R-134A w/sealant at Walmart and it works pretty well on small leaks. It comes as a kit so that you have the hose and can together. Just be slow with the gas so as to not over fill the system, an easy way is to use a thermometer and keep checking it as you go.