I needed a AC recharge last week, so I called around

I live in Palo Alto, CA
the cost for a pound of freon ranged from $59 to $79 /lb!
and the servicing charge was $59-199!!!
They all said they couldn't fill it up unless they found
the source of any leaks, that could cost several hundred
to replace o rings, to much more, depending on the size of my
wallet.

I was going to Fresno that weekend and called some shops there:
I found a shop that charges $39/lb freon, and $29 for service
The system took about 3 lbs, total cost was about $150

So don't get *%&$#, call around!

I was told converting to 134 would not provide satisfactory
cooling, it's not as efficient as freon. Has anyone converted,
and what were the results? With 134 couldn't you recharge it
yourself at a lower cost/lb.

> Re: A/C Advice Needed -- Kind of Long
>
> Ray,
>
> I think it's about time you buy yourself an AC book from your local Snap
> on dealer, and start reading----
>
> $2400.00 dollars for basicly nothing is what I'm reading here----
>
> AC is not complicated, or difficult to maintain  or repair---just a
> little common sense and the time to do it is all thats required---
>
> You could get most of all the tools required to perform all the stuff
> these guys did, for a mere pittance of what they charged you the first
> time--and are trying to charge you again---
> Ebay is the place to look for some good deals on AC stuff---