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Appreciation post: My car's AC died in July and I fixed it for under $100
I was driving home from a job in Tempe last week when my AC just blew hot air. I figured it was the compressor and braced for a huge bill. Instead of going straight to a shop, I watched a video, bought a $25 can of refrigerant with a gauge from the auto parts store, and found a slow leak at a hose connection. A new hose clamp and refill later, and it's been ice cold for six days now. Has anyone else had a win fixing something big by trying it themselves first?
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olivia_carr711h ago
Why not just try the simple fix before assuming it's a major repair?
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emma_morgan20d ago
Lee makes a good point about the refrigerant type. My neighbor ruined his AC system by using the wrong stuff and it cost him over a thousand to fix. The cans at the parts store will say R-134a or the new R-1234yf, and your car's label under the hood will confirm which one. It is not just a suggestion, using the wrong one can wreck the seals and the compressor. That small check takes two minutes and saves you from a much bigger problem.
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