Freon

[bhumphrey829]

I have called several places in my area (East Texas) that work on refrigerators and freezers and ice makers, yet I haven't found anyone that can put Freon in my compressor.  Any suggestions on places that might do this kind of work?

[AZVendor]

Any independent small appliance tech should be able to do it if they are willing to do it.  Otherwise, check for vending repair in your area on Google and see what comes up.  You might need to trust another vendor to come do it if that's all that you can find.

[lacanteen]

It will depend on what type of refrigeration unit this is. It's not hard to add 134A to a Dixie, Vendo, or Royal. Also, you can sometimes ask {bribe} a bottler's service tech if you have a relationship with them. There are vending distributors in Dallas and Houston.

[bhumphrey829]

Okay, thanks AZ

[Walta]

Your problem is you are asking the wrong question.

 

You want to find someone who will fix the leaks and recharge the refrigeration unit.

 

When you call and ask “Will you put Freon in my compressor” What they heard is an idiot insult there workmanship while asking them to work cheap.

 

A compressor is only one part of a refrigeration unit. In the same way the word engine and car are not interchangeable.

 

Anyone who put refrigerant in a system without any attempt at finding the leak or leaks is doing a very poor quality of work.

 

 

Your lack of understanding of scope of the work you need done indicates you do not expect to pay much for this job.

 

Please do not take this as an insult I just want you to understand what the person on the other end of the phone is hearing and why they cannot wait to get off the phone.

 

 

Walta

[AZVendor]

In my experience 90% or more of units low on freon don't have a discernible leak and therefore they only need to be tapped (if they don't already have a Schrader valve) and recharged to see how long the charge will last.