Is $1,600 to refrigerant leak repair and recharge a fair price?
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The homeowner's uncle had a full HVAC system installed in 2022. Three years later, the system stopped cooling due to a refrigerant leak at a braze joint on the liquid line, which the homeowner believes was an installation error by the original company.
Quote Details
Repair of a leaking braze joint on the liquid line and system recharge. - Repair leaking braze joint - 6 lbs of R410A refrigerant at $140/lb - Labor for leak repair and recharge
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Category
HVAC
Price
$1,600
Quote Date
May 23, 2026
Fuel type
Electric
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