Seeking expert A/C service

[66gtk]

I broke my A/C condenser (lowered car) in my 2006 on an object causing it to crack/leak out coolant. I had it replaced just before winter storage, but no effort was done to recharge the system. I want it done right, so what needs to be done and where can I have this done reasonably by somebody that will take good care of my baby?

Thanks!
Troy

[mnstang]

pretty simple. you want the system pulled down to a vacuum and charged back up and oil re-added. standard ac business. I'd also replace the drier/accumulator as i'm guessing the system was open for a while and they collect moisture from the atmosphere.

[90SC]

I can do it for you. Just have to bring it to my place. I can get a dryer/ accum.

[Fernanernie]

pretty simple. you want the system pulled down to a vacuum and charged back up and oil re-added. standard ac business. I'd also replace the drier/accumulator as i'm guessing the system was open for a while and they collect moisture from the atmosphere.

This. Replace the drier.

I do believe Minnesota5.0 is the resident A/C guy on here

[merkerguitars]

Drier is cheap insurance. Nice thing being winter you won't have to run a vacuum on it for long (low humidity). Also do a leak check too after pulling vacuum.

[MINNESOTA 5.0]

I do believe Minnesota5.0 is the resident A/C guy on here

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[taank]

I highly reccomend Steve. Mn5.0

[mark_eych]

Drier is cheap insurance. Nice thing being winter you won't have to run a vacuum on it for long (low humidity). Also do a leak check too after pulling vacuum.

Outdoor humidity really has nothing to do with it. It is actually takes a deeper vacuum and more time if it is cooler. A deep vacuum will easily boil water at 70 degrees and that is how the moisture is removed. A good vacuum can also pull all the moisture out of a used drier. Some factory systems have no driers since they were dry when built. A drier actually holds very little moisture but it is good insurance since it will also filter and hold contaminants other than water.

[Akromix]

Outdoor humidity really has nothing to do with it. It is actually takes a deeper vacuum and more time if it is cooler. A deep vacuum will easily boil water at 70 degrees and that is how the moisture is removed. A good vacuum can also pull all the moisture out of a used drier. Some factory systems have no driers since they were dry when built. A drier actually holds very little moisture but it is good insurance since it will also filter and hold contaminants other than water.

And whatever moisture you may have left in the system really isn't that big of a deal. That tiny amount giving you a tiny amount of hydrofluoric acid in the system MAYBE will cause harm in 30+ years.