Is $3,500 to find and fix a Freon leak in the AC coil a fair price?
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My AC has been struggling to reach the set temperature of 78°F, sometimes running for 12 hours straight. My floors flooded due to water leaking from the AC. I contacted my home warranty, and a second technician diagnosed a clog as the cause of the flooding, not a Freon leak, and did not inspect the outside unit. I'm unsure which diagnosis is correct, and I'm concerned about potential mold from the slow leak and flooding. The flood happened while the AC was running, and stopped when I turned the unit off. They are coming later this week to clean the clog.
Quote Details
This quote is for addressing a diagnosed Freon leak in the AC coil. The first technician concluded there was a Freon leak after a visual inspection of the unit, showing pictures and noting oil in the coils. The scope of work is to find and fix the leak in the coil. - Diagnosis: Freon leak in the AC coil - Inspection: Visual inspection of the unit, technician showed pictures - Observation: Noticed oil in the coils - Scope of Work: Find and fix the leak in the coil
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Category
HVAC
Price
$3,500
Quote Date
July 21, 2025
Location
Arizona
Fuel type
Electric
System type
Air conditioner
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