AC Stop Leak - Does It Work? My Results
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- AC Stop Leak - Does It Work? My Results
In this video The Average Dan shares the results of using AC Stop Leak to stop and/or slow an air conditioner AC refrigerent (R134a) leak in a 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. Does it work? Let's Find Out!
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Did you have to refill the ac as well after using the stop leak
@@arturohernandez3872 .....yes.. of course.
Thanks for info
Used it on my 94 GMC sierra, after spending 200 bucks at shops having it fixed with no success are use the can of this and it’s been working for the last four months
Thx a lot Dan. It worked for my Chrysler 200 2011.
I have a 2003 Dodge Caravan with a evaporator leak that showed up about 5 years ago. I have been successful with stopping that leak using "InterDynamics Car Air Conditioner Refrigerant Stop Leak Kit". It last for about 2-2.5 years then I need to put another can of it in and this is how it has been so far. This is a 1000+ dollar repair and I have spent about 75 bucks over the last 5 years not repairing it and it blows really cold air. Car has 200K+ miles.
BTW: I just now needed to put 1 can of 134a in after the last leak stop can installed at least 2.5 years ago but I have to say that after charging the system and installing leak stop you will loose a little Freon until the leak seals
Thanks for the video! I am exploring what may be wrong with my 2012 T&C's AC. I am going to find the leak, and then look online for the stuff you were talking about - Maybe it will work for me, too. Thank you for your time and the knowledge you shared!
I used it and my orifice tube stopped up. Had the system evacuated, removed the compressor and checked the amount of oil that came out, flushed the system and the compressor. Replaced the seals and o rings, put new dryer in after adding new pag 46 oil to factory specs to all parts needing it. Pulled a vacuum closed valves on the manifold, turned off the pump. Let it set a few hours with no loss of vacuum. Started pump back up and pulled for another 30 minutes. Filled with 27 ounces of Freon. Works great.
I recently bought a can of this at Oriellys.....costs $10 est. Did finally have time to add it to my ac system in my 01 toyota corolla....since it was cheap, I also bought that AC relay and plugged it in....conclusion, WOW!!! at first, my car blew cold air due to adding more freon.....then, it became cold but not that cold...but with constant driving in town later.....HOLY COW WOW!!!!!
thank you
I will try it now
Thanx for the video...!!!
If you have a leak on a 2009-2010 Chrysler Town and Country, or Dodge Grand Caravan and it is equipped with the rear heat/AC option, there's a good chance the leak is in the rear. Cheapest way to repair is to bypass the rear refrigerant. Only the front AC unit will cool the vehicle, but it's an easy cost effective repair. My shop was able to cut the lines under the vehicle located below the passenger seat. $125 repair 4 years ago and still cools. Remember if you do this repair do not run the rear unit for AC, it will blow hot air only. Winter the rear still works just fine for heat.
I believe we tried this method after we had already bypassed the rear AC
Thanks man good vid!
Congrats for the repair!! I ll be surely try this this summer, since i inspect a small leak every year additionally in my cars AC system!
I would mainly wanted to ask if i can use this for an hypothetically small leak in my fredge R134a compressor
Thanks🙂
Your mileage will vary. I'm a mechanic and I used it on my 2006 Altima whose AC system would no longer last a month because of a leak.
Unfortunately it gummed up my AC compressor and caused it to disintegrate (sounds like a rock tumbler).
I have no doubt the leak stop caused it, but also the system being old didn't help. Quick fixes are always a risk.
Does this work on ac evaporators as well? I have a 2003 honda accord
Will this work as a temporary fix for a auto air compressor?
I thought this was unbox therapy when i saw you
Thelokriz lmfao!
Came here for my 2011 town and country without realizing the video was actually on the same model. Is this a bigger problem in these vehicles or about the same across all models?
Hi will this work if there is a leak on the aircon pump, the pump works fine, but there is dye residue coming around this when I had it tested
Even our home AC had that problem. This last time the technician used something like that to show where the refrigerant was leaking out and hopefully stop it from leaking anymore. To bed none of the previous techs had chosen to use it. 😳
Always best to start with the cheap fixes and work your way up :)
Did the stuff actually work? Have you had any more problems?
I've used this product successfully on four (4) different automobiles I've owned over the years. All four of them developed slow Freon leaks from age and mileage. The aerosol cans which are sold by Red Angel proved problematic in that they tended to leak from the delivery tubes and NOT properly dispense the product into the suction side of the system. But being somewhat stubborn I bought the red angel in plastic bottles and found that it works well when it is inserted using the proper injection tool.
The manufacturer clearly specifies that Red Angel ONLY works on slow leaking systems and mine required weeks to leak to the point they no longer put out cold air. But ALL four (4) of my vehicles were successfully repaired with no more leaks even after a year.
Fred..I experienced leaking on the stop leak bottle. so since this is a self sealing can......Walmart sells the self sealing can adapter for 2.50.
or you can use Teflon pipe tape on your present can tap.
@@brianrolshoven9387 how does teflon tape help?
FREON is a brand name. The correct term is refrigerant.
@@georgealaska559 Freon R134A is a representative of modern freons used in climate and refrigeration equipment. It began to be used in connection with the introduction of restrictions on the operation of various systems with chladones containing chlorine. Freon R134A is used both in pure form and as part of mixtures.
3/4 OZ DYE, 3/4 OZ Stop Leak, 3/4 oz R134a great for small appliances
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Do you have to put the whole can?
These products that condition seals do work pretty well I have had good luck with them. The leak is usually the compressor shaft seal. Keeping in mind that you're really on borrowed time, they can delay the inevitable for a couple years. If you are losing refrigerant as fast as you are adding it, nothing is going to help you.
@CALICOTV301 if the leak is where the line attaches to the compressor you may be better off detaching it and replacing the washers or o-rings. If the leak is substantial, leak sealer won't help. Plus you are better off with a real fix and since you know where the leak is and can access it, I would fix it properly. Compressor shaft seals are better candidates for sealer since you have to replace the whole compressor.
Good
Hello, I have a toyota rav4 2008 and my mecanic said that I have a leak on the evaporator afther last AC freon charging 10 months ago, the cost is $1.000. So, I charged only the freon with him ........and one a half month later I'm without cool air again. I'm looking for a convinient solution and I want to know is this AC stop leak products can fix an evaporator which is aparently leaking? Thanks for your feedback
How long do it take to work
it clogged mine up and i cant put any refridgerant in
Was your leak on the suction or high pressure side?
My ac on my 99 yukon i was rold lasts about a month.It is leaking around where both lines bolt to the. Top of the compressor with one bolt.I am hoping there is a gasket or o-rings that can be replaced.Any advice would be appreciated.
You can get new o rings from a dealership. It will be empty but it'll still need evac'd and recharged once the you change it.
I have a small stain of UV on the compressor body where the two halves were pressed together at the factory. Will this be any good ?
What did you do 👀
Is the puncture site a standard size? In other words can I just buy a standard filling hose with gauge to use this?
I do believe it is a standard size.
I would not normally attempt such "stop leak" products, but my 2010 Focus has a leak at the evaporator, which to replace requires removal of the dash and a ton of labor. The car is otherwise in great shape and well-maintained. My goal is to get it through summer 2023, at least. I figure $45 on a recharge kit is worth a try- as the evap replacement cost I've been quoted is near the value of the car.
Any update?
I believe its best to use a uv dye to tell WHERE your ac system has a leak.
Please how do I order it ?
Can you show a video how you added the stop leak step by step
You just screw it onto a can tap, screw down the valve to pierce the can, attach it to the low side port (it's the smaller of the two refrigerant line ports on an automotive system), and open the valve again, shaking the can as it goes into the system.
Put it in my moms 08highlander to try and stop a leak in the evaporator coil thought it was worth a shot. Didn’t stop the leak so bit the bullet and had shop replace it ($770) now the compressor engages but will not pump so now it needs the compressor and condenser with the drier to make sure this crap is no longer in the system. Another $925. Live and learn
No idea how but my old car and a friends car had a leak and when we used ac coolant and sealer it didn’t work that year. Tried using our ac with no luck that year. Than the following summer I tried my AC just for shits and giggles and my AC magically decided to work. Told my friend and his worked to and never had an issue with it for 2 years when I sold it.
I had a leak too. They were charging $600 to fix.
I took it home and used this stop leak. My AC is totally fine now.
Where did you buy it from?
@@TheBeastMan-nt4mv I live in Canada. I got it from Canadian Tire. Walmart can have it too.
How was the front end on that car?
If it was rough at one point probably your condenser o rings and your discharge line o rings on the compressor from condenser. Also replace the condenser if it corroded and or cracked and damaged
For the 3 bits of rubber it's worth taking it apart properly, cracking a line and letting it drain..slowlyyyy, replace the rings once disconnected where need be , usually those 3 FYI, add PAG oil, re connect, vaccum if you can (not totally necessary tbh...) And charge.
Should last year's until the compressors internals cave
Thanks for the video, could you tell me, after using a can of stop leak, did you have to regas it 9r does the stop leak have the refridgerant in it as well?
If you're using a small can of concentrated leak sealer, there's only about 50% refrigerant (a couple of ounces at best) in there to act as a carrier and propellant, so you're probably going to need to add some refrigerant, too, unless you're adding it before the system stops working again. The only way to know for sure is to see whether the head pressure is in the appropriate range with the system running.
@@OneTrueCat Sweet, thanks for that reply!
Yes so I have a 2006 Honda Odyssey and they said that I have a leak in the rear a/c line to fix it would be 800 ....I dont think so😳
The on top of thatt it wa scharged of 160 just for a diagnostic check and they kept it overnight....for NOTHING
The product clearly says in its literature that it is *not intended* to stop leaks that lose the freon in less than two weeks. Such leaks are too big for this product.
Quick question my ac works and is cool but when I turn my ac on I can hear a hissing sound coming from the ac inside the car. Will this product help stop the hissing noise?
Well if you arent losing refrigerent and your ac is still cool then I guess there is a chance the hissing isnt a leak.... so Im not sure that this product would help in that case. How long has it been hissing?
That hissing sound is your AC operating properly! Too complex to answer here, but if you stop that hissing noise, you'll have no cooling at all.
@@michaelrosenfield3163 is correct....the a/c hissing sound is expansion of refrigerant at the TXV valve. this is the vital hiss required to make things cold.
Embrace the hiss. 😄
I have a question. So this summer my Chrysler 300c started overheating. First I had an air pocket on the ac but bc I took it to two different places and they did a pressure test to see if I had a leak the air pocket came out and my car stopped overheating. But they did say I had a small leak in my account hose. Do you think it would work on my car? My car hadn't been over heating for mos now but I can smell the burning smell from the leak at Times
I honestly do not know. Stop Leak is more of a stop gap than a permanent fix. Many also say it could cause the garage to charge you more if you have to bring the vehicle to them after using it.
I was wondering if this will work on a fast leak? My truck wont hold any, it's going out just as fast as it is going in. Any thoughts? Also great job on the video.
RogerDa Rev did it work?
@@Jose-gy3hk still haven't tried it but I'll let you know if it does. Hopefully this week.
You're gonna need some UV dye, and a light. Then you're gonna need to replace whatever seals or components have dye coming out, and vacuum the system before recharging it. Sorry.
Rig something to add air to low side from a compressor with engine OFF. then walk around listening for ssssssssssssssssssss!
How long did you wait after you supplied the stop leak in did you wait to throw Freon in to see if it worked
The stop leak can also contain refrigerant...so I personally did not wait to add more.
My car's AC compressor is leaking green oil, is it ok to keep using AC until I replace the compressor? Will that damage other things in the car?
No. Ac Is a sealed system
im gonna give it a try my towncar leaks out in a week
Any update on your town card did it work?
@@frankie.b.s9133 yes now it takes 2 weeks to leak out
I tried this stop leak on 7 cars. I'm now 0/7.
Hey great video I have a question will these products work on all cars?
Definitely not on all cars. You want to check your manual or search online for what your particular vehicle takes. A lot of vehicles use this but I wouldnt say all.
FYI, A/C stop leak with eventually crystallize inside the system causing blockages & eventually causing the compressor to fail so use at your own risk. It's best to repair the leak & not reply on some Snake Oil in a can/bottle.
are you sure......?? its seems this is just mineral oil with red dye @@Zib187
I tried the super sale today and it did not work at all I can hear the super seal leak out of my line when I put AC refrigerated it's leaking out and you can smell it and hear it going out
Then, your leak wasn't small.
@@da324 I find the leak it was the o-ring seal
How many cans did you use?
Did you ever get to it? Worked for you?
I tried 3 can of this stuff on my PT Crusier. It did not work. I think the evaporator had a hole in it. Did not see any leaks in the engine compartment.
great way to check the evaporator... condensate drips to the ground while running the ac. if that puddle glows.. its definitely your evaporator.
Would stop leak work in a dehumidifier it has a very small leak it takes 3 weeks to leak out
I really couldnt say
yes.....its virtually a a/c system. but i assume it has crimp tube entry.....(this is not beginner stuff).
After using this product, how long until I can fill with freon????
Tried multiple stop leaks on my vehicle. Not a single one has worked for longer than a day unfortunately.
Yeah thats a bummer... if the hole is too big or its not a seal issue, they dont tend to be effective.
I'm sure you have figured it out, but that normally means that the compressor is shot.
U have a huge leak, not a slow leak lol
Where did you buy this?
Link in the description
Anybody got any thoughts on the "leak detector" aspect of this product? I.e. does the red dye actually work, to show where the leak is located, even if this does not seal/fix the leak?
Dye is great, though usually it's not red so much as UV reactive, and you typically need a UV light and some glasses to see, and it is OBVIOUS when you light it up. It literally glows under UV light. The same principle applies when looking for coolant, fuel, or oil leaks, too, using appropriately formulated dyes. I've been fixing cars both at home, and for a while, professionally for almost 20 years, and I swear by that stuff when I'm looking for "invisible" leaks.
Thanks for this information, but my understanding is that this particular product is not UV reactive. It seems to just be a red dye. I have seen many of the UV products, but this product seems to just be a plain old dye, presumably similar to paint. So my question is whether anybody has any experience with this particular product's dye-detection quality, which is not UV. So any info on this particular product and this particular dye would be appreciated. (The can just says "dye," and it says nothing about "UV." Every other leak detector I have seen gives instructions for the UV part.)
Does anyone know if a solvent for AC leak stoppers exists? My system in an old Jaguar X300 1997, is completely jammed up and needs complete flush. Many thanks to anyone with ideas. Seamus O'Neill. North Yorkshire England.
Its called A/C flush. Get with your local parts store. You don't need license for it, at least in the US. You're still gonna want to replace the orifice tube and maybe the expansion valve (if your vehicle takes either one or both) but you will need an A/C machine that will pump/cycle the solvent through. It'll take about 30min. Then you add oil per vehicle manual then evac the system then charge.
Your system is jammed up only....if you add refrigerant or air pressure in the low port... and the high side Gage still reads zero. If the lowside is filled to 100psi and highside reads zero..You have a clogged orfice tube /filter or a stuck txv valve.
a good system will work this way.....adding pressure to the lowside......the highside will slowly equalize with the low with the engine off.
Did you get any problem till now?
This is a temporary solution and many AC repair professionals advise against using it due to potentially long term negative affects on the system.
Dan, just talked to my car guy...he said if the stop leak doesn't work he will not be able to put it on his machine or whatever he calls it again...does this make sense? or perhaps CENTS?
yes. that because the Sealer and UV dye will void the warranty on his evac machine and could damage his machine
I simply cannot imagine the contamination in that system being empty and added too multiple times and the long term damage
Donald Pauli there is no contamination here everything you hook to a schrade valve is meant to be in that system .
There is a reason why they use valves as such duh
@@MichelLinschoten The valves only help if there's no leak elsewhere? Like, if there's still some pressure in there, then yeah, it's okay, but if it's at atmospheric pressure, that means there's stuff getting inside, regardless of Schraeder valves in the intended access points.
@@OneTrueCat nope. AC systems are pressurized and never pull things into the system unless you had a gaping hole somewhere. I would be more concerned about the lubricating oil lost through the leak(s). There is still some pressure on the system when the compressor stops engaging so there should be no contamination. If the leak was on the vacuum side it would be rare that air is being sucked in because the leak would occur with the engine shut down. Then when the car was restarted the compressor wouldn't engage.
@@tdvanwinkle I know it's been over a year since I made that comment, but I definitely specified "if the system was at atmospheric pressure" which means that the leak is severe enough that just the day/night heat cycle is enough to cause air and moisture contamination, which are both detrimental to the performance and longevity of a refrigeration system.
If the fuse don't have a cap can is still leak from the vale
Try changing valve core!
Doest it work
I know it says not to, but.. Using a side-tap can and a LOT of revving and bleeding the system through both the high and low side (unorthodox way, pin on the high side then rev it...) I got this to work on n R12 system.
It is still holding, and I did it last year.
I am aware it says DO not use on R12 but on a 1993... you really have no other choice. Air is as cold as it can be and will get ice cold on the hottest day.
Did not work for me.
It seems this ac stop leak is just mineral oil with red dye. it charges your system with a bit of 134a as well.
I had a slow leak it took 2 weeks or so to go to zero.
so I yanked both shrader valves at zero charge.....the 134a was gone... I installed this stopleak (knowing the 134 in the can would be lost.)
but i wanted all of the red dye to enter the system quickly.
so after the leakseal was in the system i reinstalled both schrader valves....and used shop air to pump the system to 120lbs.
I fired the vehicle and turned on the a/c for a short blast.....just to circulate the stopleak.
Its been over a month now.....and the system is holding the air pressure at 120psi. I feel confident now to evac the system and pump it full of 134a and it will hold.
Thats nuts. I was told to never use shop air to compression in AC system. Wow
Yikes. I hope your receiver/drier was in good shape. That's just asking for internal corrosion and potentially blockage.
@@2Jeezuzisreal air will ruin the dryer..I have known mechanics to pressure them up with Nitrogen.
any question he doesn't know he doesn't reply this think is not good for AC leak just fix the leak better than damaging AC compressor and if your AC has orifice tube will be clogged also AC dryer and expansion valve
Ya, took mine to the dealer for an 07 Chevy uplander and they wanted $1000 to fix. Wow, I don’t have that kind of money.
jesus same here 600 for my lincoln lol fuck that ima take the hose apart and jb weld it
@@justinc9911 You could just, you know, replace the o-rings or hoses if that's all that's bad. If you're handy with a ratchet, it's even possible to rebuild the compressor if the seals in there are failing. Just need to rent a vacuum to purge the air when you're done.
Oh, and make sure you replace any oil that may be lost when replacing or rebuilding components. Should be able to find a breakdown of how much oil is in each part for your vehicle online with a bit of searching.
Or you could quit assuming you know my story!!! A/C work is a pain in the ass and if I can get away cheap having someone else work on it then I will every time! 🤨
Use this if you never plan to fix your ac system because it will over time distory the system it dose not fix seals all seals are silicone and when they are dry rotted or pinched there done need replaced. I would not put my vacuum on a system with that in it again quick fix but you just not only clogged the leak thats the fix but now you have that gue in the whole system its your choice but there is no long term fix that comes in a bottle
Definitely not. The long term fix is to spend a small fortune and have it done right. I completely agree with you. For us, and this vehicle, which was approaching the end of its useful life, we opted for a stop-gap.
I’m using this on my 2002 PT cruiser because it’s already 17 years old and it has close to 150,000 miles on it already. Hoping to push it to 300,000 miles, as most of our cars last that long, but it’s an old ass car and really not worth it to replace the evaporator. So fuck it. I’m a cheap bitch.
Tell that to my Silverado been on this stuff for 2 years now. Want to be an expert? Get another job stop your expertise here on TH-cam.
This stuff is clearly meant for minor leaks by age issues. And it’s perfectly fine to use your system will not damage . As it’s designed to be be in the very system you try to fix.
Fantasy stories based on absolutely no experience with it
Michel Linschoten yea i have a leak in my truck. Takes about a month for it to leak out so my leak is very small. Think a can of this should fix that? Better than ripping the dash out, its a $1200 repair to get to that stupid radiator they mounted behind the cup holder😡
Here's the scary point we all refill our air conditioning system with an evaporator cool leak we're just breathing that refrigerant in the car.
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Right? How much they pay this guy?
wont it clog up my orafice tube!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That will clogh your valve
yolo420 after using the sealant put some normal Freon in to clean and blow the sealant into the system
Tried this stuff and it didn't work at all. In my case it was a complete waste of time and money. I invested in a $20 leak detector and was able to find a tiny leak at a fitting on the high side that only leaked under pressure. Tightened it up and the leak is gone. If it leaks again I'll know which O-ring to replace.
Yeah this stuff definitely doesn’t cure every leak. Some are too big to be bridged by the stop leak
Which o ring was it. The valve on the high side?
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Thanks Dan. It is a very useful video.
That thing is bad, it creates some kind of gelatin on the drier and any other componet with a leak, then when you want to fix you system the right way, you have to replace more parts.
Is it still holding up???
Rarely is this a permanent fix... it’s more of a hold over until you can get it fixed or until the weather turns
The Average Dan I just would like to know how long your air stayed cool? 1 month or 6 to 12 months...I just bought a can for a car that had a very slow leak...takes a couple of months before it go warm air again...
No it ruined my air conditioner
A/C Stop Leak really should be called "A/C Stopgap" because that's really all it's good for. It's great for a quick fix, but I wouldn't rely on it! If your gaskets are damaged, it's only a matter of time before they fail completely!
It's only a matter of time before anything fails dude..
So this product contains the leak detector dye. Why then the "guess" work? I mean, you paid for it, why not use it ? I know - the best first answer is LAZINESS... but really, it might have been a seal that was easy (or not) and at least you'd know EXACTLY where the problem is - not just the "I guess it was a leak somewhere" solution. Just my "humble opinion" (not humble, eh?)...and by the way - I'm gonna try it cuz my car's hotter than hell on a wood stove... Thx.
We did look but no leaks were visible
He’s cute
Stop leak, more like stop system permanently.
All it will do is clog up your orifice Tube with like tar crap and not cool correct
its 2018 not 2008, Stop leak is good for small leaks and it wont do none of the above.
aram1098 what more proof do you need to know it clogged up my orifice screen tube with tar crap you non believers try it and pay high dollars when you get the leak corrected the choice is yours.
Most people who use this ac sealer which is in almost all the r134a refrigerant like ac pro has it in the can so it doesn't stop it up and if it does most people use this stuff to make it work to save up and get the ac system replaced like I am doing now I am buying all new hoses and compressor and evaporator and condenser after summer
Matthew Anglin there could be no other way I could have had a tar substance on my orifice tube so that’s why I’m saying it was the stop leak now for you try it because your going to replace all your parts but for a regular person they are just looking for trouble in fact I’m going to have to change out the tube again because it’s not cooling as well and I know the filter is clogged again. 🙁
Xavier Xavier ,,,, filter?,,,
If your AC technician tells you not to do it find another… They are after your money.
90% talking nice lol not helpful
use less
Bull shit....
Does that work too?
This guy is way too excited about this product. It's unnatural so I can't trust him
🤣🤣🤣
I got tired of you repeating yourself over and over.
Better off just reading the instructions avoid this video
Since this video is not an attempt to replace the instructions, I completely agree that everyone should read the instructions.
You do not know what you are doing. Stop sharing false information as if you know something about AC repairs.
What in this video do you feel is false?
False=your claims about sealant use ...and how it prevents expensive repairs at a professional shop. It costs what it costs to repair properly. Your experience with sealant does not make it good to use. Just because it is legal to sell and buy AC sealant doesn't make it good to use. When you don't do the full recovery, evacuate, and recharge you potentially leave air, moisture, or an unknown amount of refrigerant in the system that circulates with whatever refrigerant and sealant you install. Air enters the system when refrigerant leaks out. Air contains gases that do not change to liquid when pressures change throughout the system like refrigerants do. And, moisture freezes in the system. When you add sealant, you are creating a situation that will make it more expensive to repair the system properly. Sealants cause damage to compressors, condensors, evaporators, and a tech's/shop's AC equipment. They are carried by the oil throughout the system. They coat small passages in evaporators and condensors, reducing their ability to transfer heat. The damage they cause to compressors depends on the design of the compressor, but I assure you no automotive engineer wants sealant in a compressor they designed. Professional, competent HVAC techs do not install sealants. They test for the presence of sealants and most will refuse to work on the system if sealants are found...because they damage the shop's equipment. Some competent professionals will work on a system that tests positive for sealant if the customer is willing to spend the money to replace all components and flush the lines with a special chemical. There is also some add-on/in-line equipment that claims to trap the sealant in a filter before it reaches an AC machine's internals. These devices can only reduce the likeliness of shop AC equipment damage. But with the variety of sealants available in the market, there is no way to be sure it stays out of the shop's AC machine or a tech's AC gauge set.
I make no false claims. I tested a product and it worked for me. I never said it prevents expensive repairs nor do I ever try to position myself as an HVAC tech. I state that its an alternative that worked for me that people have the option to try. Everything in this video was 100% honest from my personal experience. It saved me a TON of money. Keep in mind that people looking for this type of fix are not likely to bring it to an expensive technician in the first place. I know I wasn't There is no intent to be deceptive here, just sharing my personal experience.
Grant.....Ive got a/c school certifications......this leakseal stuff is real. It is "you" that simply has no clue.....what dichlorodifluoromethane is.
this stuff works well on systems that are aged....and have lost their mineral oil charge.
just be happy they allow it to be used at consumer garage level for 7 bucks...
Average Dan....is correct.
@@84combat ' Air enters the system when refrigerant leaks out ' . If it is small leak that only occurs with pressure more than atmospheric, the leak will not let air in. With compressor running low side could theoretically pull into vacuum which would pull air in, but most system have a low pressure switch that cuts out the compressor avoiding that situation.
So yes, pulling in air would be bad, but if the leak is small, you are not necessarily doing that.
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