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Old 08-26-2014, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by lopheim View Post
Original HVAC installed in 2002. Yearly maintenance service indicated low coolant. Told it will take 4-5 lbs at $70/lb and could leak out very quickly, as there is high probability of a leak somewhere. We keep air around 78-79 degrees in house and unit seems to be cooling okay (maybe running a bit longer). Should we invest in new unit or wait until this one fails and then purchase?
Did the tec who quoted you the price take a leak detector and check you system out? They do have electronic tools to find leaks.