how much should i pay for AC recharge?

[gregshin]

This place wanted $135 to recharge my AC...how much did you guys pay?

 

That $135 should include a leak check with a sniffer.

 

[Desslok]

How old is the system? If they have to use the Freon it will be REALLY expensive. If they have to convert it to R-134A(??) then you will have to pay for the kit(~20 bucks) and the labor to install it.

 

How old is the system? If they have to use the Freon it will be REALLY expensive. If they have to convert it to R-134A(??) then you will have to pay for the kit(~20 bucks) and the labor to install it.

Besides removing the old oil and replacing it with PAG oil, also the reciever dryer needs to be replaced as well.

By the way, it's R-12 on the old systems 😉

 

[Quixfire]

I pay very little, because I can do it myself.

<-- Certified A/C Mechanic

But $135 isn't bad if they include leak testing.

 

[gregshin]

Originally posted by: Desslok
How old is the system? If they have to use the Freon it will be REALLY expensive. If they have to convert it to R-134A(??) then you will have to pay for the kit(~20 bucks) and the labor to install it.

My car is a 1998 240sx

 

[Quixfire]

That would have the new refrigerant, R134a; which is about $7 a pound. Your system should take between 2 and 2.5 pounds, plus .6 to 1.5 hours labor, depending on the type of work being done.