Cathy and Paula Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 My roof ac has a freon leak and I would like to know if it can be repaired or if I need to replace it. This is my second major repair. Alaska kicked our butts this year. Thanks Cathy and PaulaUS Air Force Retired2016 Lifestyle LS37CKSL/2016 Ford F350 DRWFulltiming since Aug 09Blog http://www.pclivinthedream.blogspot.com/Blog http://www.pclivinthedream2.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socaltoolguy Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 What makes you think it has a freon leak? It could just be that the compressor is not kicking in. I had one roof A/C that wasn't putting out any cold air. It turned out that the compressor wasn't starting due to a bad capacitor. Once replace, the compressor started working again and we now have cold air. More than likely you have the same problem. Ray 2001 Fleetwood Southwind 32V 2011 Scion XB toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy and Paula Posted August 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 I went up and saw the oil on the copper tubing, the unit comes on but does not heat or cool. Cathy and PaulaUS Air Force Retired2016 Lifestyle LS37CKSL/2016 Ford F350 DRWFulltiming since Aug 09Blog http://www.pclivinthedream.blogspot.com/Blog http://www.pclivinthedream2.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socaltoolguy Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 That's a good indication of a leak. But, I would still make sure the compressor is starting. If it is a freon leak, I don't know that they can be repaired/refilled. It's a sealed unit. Ray 2001 Fleetwood Southwind 32V 2011 Scion XB toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp093018 Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 A good repairman can repair it, but you are probably looking at a bench top repair, not a roof top repair....so if you have to take it down in order to repair it, you might as well go up with a new one, just remember, the old one does have some value to a repairman who could fix and resell it. Be sure you buy one that will work with your thermostat....Dometic has made some changes in recent years. Take a photo of the serial number plate under the A/C cover, and a picture of the thermostat...then go shopping, it is the best way to prevent ugly surprises. The worst part of a remove and replace is getting the units up and down from the roof...the rest is easy. Regards Gemstone '06 Elite Suites, '08 Softail Classic, '06 Softail Deuce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 If you can find the leak and it is on a small straight section (2" ?) , you can put a clamp (made for this use) or a "saddle" over it. It then needs to be evacuated and recharged. If your unit still has the old style refrigerant in it, might not be worth the trouble. 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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