We have just been told the the copper tubing between the air handler in the attic and outside compressor unit has a leak and needs to be replaced, at a cost of over $2,000.00.
We will have another opinion, but if there is a leak in the tubing, is replacement our only option? Is there possibly a leak sealant that can be injected instead.
Help!
2007-02-21 06:25:49 · 2 answers · asked by nathan_strahl 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The tubing is fastened to the inside wall, so we would have major problems cutting through the wall. Alternatively, we can put in a whole new copper tubing with easy accessibility through the attic to connect the two units. Should this option reduce the cost?
2007-02-21 07:38:44 · update #1
I understand your situation completely. There is no sealant you can put in a system to seal a leak. By law, the repairman can't put freon in the system if it is leaking. I think $2k is a bit high, unless he is replacing the "coil" inside the air handler as well. This is one of the problems when running refrigerant lines inside walls. I'd get a second or third estimate before proceding. Good luck.
2007-02-21 08:04:09 · answer #1 · answered by DR_NC 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your copper tubing is leaking the pipe needs to be cut out where the leak is and another piece soldered back in it's place. After this is done , the refrigerant needs to be added back to the system. This is a fairly easy job and should not cost no where near what you were quoted.
2007-02-21 14:56:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋