my regrets is to buy a used AC. I bought a used LG split AC. during the installation the technician said there is shortage of gas in it and I will need to top it.

that was when the panic started. because I have leant that sound working AC or fridge shouldn't lose gas for it epic life time. it's only when worn out or retiring that gas will be top because of holes.

what can I do since I already bought it. I complain all this to the man but he told me I can swap it for a new one. but I do not have the money and even if I do there are so many issue on ground that needed attention. so I just told him when I have the resources I will come and swap it.

after we top the gas. it lose gas again. I called the technician and explain the problem currently he was talking about shortage of gas and refill. but I cut it from him that why would the AC be losing gas. that's means there is a leak. if a leak should be manageable that should be at least refilling it once in two years or a year minimum. not within 2 months.

I told him the leak is my biggest problem. and I think there are more than a hole. it might also be that I injured the evaporator coil because there was a time I was struggling with it to pull out the fan blower for cleaning as it was dusty. but at the rate the gas leak there might be more that one hole. I'm just tired.

he said I shouldn't worry about the leak, as that one is not a problem, when they come they will do it and charged me 5k even without him inspecting it to know how bad the leak is, how are you going to do it. he said don't worry about that when they come they will fix it.

I want to know how he intend to do it because initially I thought they will pull it down and solder the leak after finding it. he doesn't sound like someone who want to bring down the split AC.

the 5k for fixing and refilling sound nice. but if only the problem of leak is solved and last like 2 years before I dump or swap the AC.

please I want to know the common way they fix leak in Nigeria. because I have been doing online search and found a temporal fix called refrigerant sealants of which they inject into the unit.

I need help please.

does anyone here knows how he intend to do it? because he refuse to tell me.

fineboynl:

Joevics:

There's a leak somewhere. But you can't do it yourself, and I doubt if sealants work.

The AC will serve you more if you take it to a technician to fix the leak.

What they usually do is to use foamed water to check all the pipes for leakages. They will then weld the leak and refill the gas.

And your AC will be back to new.

#Note: make it a habit to service your AC every three months, so it will last long.

Joevics:

There's a leak somewhere. But you can't do it yourself, and I doubt if sealants work.

The AC will serve you more if you take it to a technician to fix the leak.

What they usually do is to use foamed water to check all the pipes for leakages. They will then weld the leak and refill the gas.

And your AC will be back to new.

#Note: make it a habit to service your AC every three months, so it will last long.

dawnomike:
I think you are right on this one

fineboynl:
if they will bring it down and solder it. won't the price goes up? do you think 5k is enough?

dawnomike:
In my own city where i reside, 5k should do... It depends on where you are. If you are in lagos, you will pay like 7 to 8k

Joevics:

There's a leak somewhere. But you can't do it yourself, and I doubt if sealants work.

The AC will serve you more if you take it to a technician to fix the leak.

What they usually do is to use foamed water to check all the pipes for leakages. They will then weld the leak and refill the gas.

And your AC will be back to new.

#Note: make it a habit to service your AC every three months, so it will last long.

fineboynl:
that means they will bring it down as i stays up floor. and it might take days to fix. and the price might be high.

but this guy doesn't sound like someone who want to bring it down and solder it. he just said 5k and I should not worry. he will fix it. I am guessing 2.5k will take care of the gas refill. hence I'm scared

fineboynl:
when you said service every 3 months. what kind of service? because the outdoor unit is high up where hand cannot reach. or you mean the air filters

Joevics:

He has to bring it down. That's the only way to identify and solder any leakages.

- If he doesn't solder it, you'll be in the same position in a few months time.

The place you live (upstairs or not) shouldn't affect the cost.

A small bottle of R24 gas was 1500 years ago, and a 1Hp AC might take 1andhalf.

5k is okay

fineboynl:


he came and went straight to the valves. there was oil at the valves and he use detergent water on it. he loose and clean. then use tape to round it and tightened it back, he use detergent to check it again. the thing didn't leak from there. so he said he is done.

I was like are you sure there are is no other leak? he said it's okay now. he filled it with gas without using the gauge. he was only using he heat the condenser is producing outside to know when it's okay. and his boy was inside feeling it from the indoor unit blower. as the AC was running.

I had to give me 4k he was holding ground until he collect it.

the AC is blowing cool now and my only fear is if the problem should repeat itself sooner or later. I just hope the problem is gone for good. otherwise it will be another waste of resources.

blowing chilling now.

homeboy205:
He shouldn’t have tapped it, he should have welded it. That is the long lasting solution

Joevics:

There's a leak somewhere. But you can't do it yourself, and I doubt if sealants work.

The AC will serve you more if you take it to a technician to fix the leak.

What they usually do is to use foamed water to check all the pipes for leakages. They will then weld the leak and refill the gas.

And your AC will be back to new.

#Note: make it a habit to service your AC every three months, so it will last long.

fineboynl:
it's doesn't chilled well again oh, barely 5-6 days. I started noticing it since yesterday.

Alkason:


Get an experienced AC repairer to do it before you lose your AC compresaor. I can get someone for you after the lockdown.

williams20:
So sorry to post here as I know this is car talk , I'm also having issues with my Panasonic split AC 1HP
I had issues with leakage after installation severally that I was refilling gas monthly
After a while someone recommended servicing the indoor unit panel and buying. Stabilizer , it worked for one day after than and since then it hasn't been responding , it cuts before the outdoor picks I'm tired

williams20:
So sorry to post here as I know this is car talk , I'm also having issues with my Panasonic split AC 1HP
I had issues with leakage after installation severally that I was refilling gas monthly
After a while someone recommended servicing the indoor unit panel and buying. Stabilizer , it worked for one day after than and since then it hasn't been responding , it cuts before the outdoor picks I'm tired