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Old 06-03-2021, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by tuccillo View Post
There are EPA requirements for the techs to repair leaks depending on how much refrigerant has been lost. Assuming you have actually lost refrigerant and how much has been lost, the techs may be required to find and repair the leak before recharging the system (assuming they comply with the EPA requirements). If they find a leaking evaporator coil that needs to be replaced, you should think about replacing the entire system.
The EPA rules for leak repair only apply to large commercial systems, not residential HVAC systems. But, HVAC companies do need to keep records of the refrigerants they add or remove.