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HVAC Systems and Components Refrigerant Lines: At the low pressure and high pressure lines ...A qualified licensed air conditioning contractor is suggested to evaluate leaking air as the copper lines enter the coil cabinet. I suggest that repairs be made to stop the leak.
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Dear Gary,
Does that mean that the A/C line is leaking?
Thanks,
Robert
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Robert,
No.
As the large and small suction lines enter the coil cabinet (in the attic at the furnace) the lines should be sealed to prevent air from leaking from the coil cabinet out into the hot attic (wasting your cooled air and your money). It will also improve the head pressure on the system thereby delivering more air to your home. It’s a common find and can be fixed by either taping or using liquid mastic to plug the hole up.
An HVAC Contractor can fix in 5 min or less… Cost: (not including the HVAC Tech’s fee… $0 - $25.00 (if you have the tape the cost is nothing…a gallon of mastic will paint 450 feet, 3 inches wide…way more than you need for this job, but, mastic works best!). I will return and re-inspect the items listed on the marginal section of the report when he’s done. I would suggest that re-inspections be performed before you close…
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