Home and Auto A/C Question - Leaking Evaporator Coil

KCUnited · 07-06-2017, 09:45 AM

As the thread title states, the evaporator coil is leaking and needs replaced. They had to order a new coil from the manufacturer and it could take 5-7 business days. The a/c guy filled my refrigerant yesterday (for free) after diagnosing the leak. However, the first time they came out they tried to use a sealant, filled the refrigerant and it completely leaked out within 4 days and I had to wait another 5 days without any a/c to schedule them to come back out.

Is it possible to conserve the refrigerant that's currently in there by keeping my thermostat up high, limiting the time its running? Or is it leaking whether it's running or not? I know I'll likely still have to go a few days without a/c until the new coil arrives, but I'm trying to lessen that number as much as possible. It can touch low 90's inside during peak afternoon without a/c in here.

07-06-2017, 09:45 AM	Topic Starter
KCUnited Cheat Death Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Land of Drincoln Casino cash: $2098244	A/C Question - Leaking Evaporator Coil As the thread title states, the evaporator coil is leaking and needs replaced. They had to order a new coil from the manufacturer and it could take 5-7 business days. The a/c guy filled my refrigerant yesterday (for free) after diagnosing the leak. However, the first time they came out they tried to use a sealant, filled the refrigerant and it completely leaked out within 4 days and I had to wait another 5 days without any a/c to schedule them to come back out. Is it possible to conserve the refrigerant that's currently in there by keeping my thermostat up high, limiting the time its running? Or is it leaking whether it's running or not? I know I'll likely still have to go a few days without a/c until the new coil arrives, but I'm trying to lessen that number as much as possible. It can touch low 90's inside during peak afternoon without a/c in here.
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