Paul,

Not only does the 134 not cool as well, it runs at higher pressure's and
can cause
premature leaks--at all the sealing area's.

Not one of my favorite choices for an AC recharge---

I pesonally like 409-A because it is totaly compatible with R-12--and
cools very
well, with zero penelties--

One miniscule problem---you have to have a license to purchase it, and
it is $200.00 for a 30 lbs.bottle----

Later,

Terry

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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---