When I turn my A/C on it does not get that cold does that mean it needs to be recharged?

Tiny
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A/c doesn't get that cool
Sunday, April 15th, 2012 AT 2:22 AM

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Tiny
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At the very least. It may have a leak that needs to be repaired as well. Freon does not normally leak out.

Roy
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Sunday, April 15th, 2012 AT 2:29 AM
Tiny
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TY again where would I look for the leak?
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Sunday, April 15th, 2012 AT 2:34 AM
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Leak could be anywhere. You need to insert a dye into the system and use an ultraviolet light to find the leak.

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Sunday, April 15th, 2012 AT 11:53 AM
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Although it is very possible that the system is low on refrigerant causing your issue, it is also possible it could be something entirely different and adding more refrigerant could cause severe damage so someone needs to use professional gauges to examine high and low pressures and analyze the system before making any determination to add refrigerant.
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Sunday, April 15th, 2012 AT 12:15 PM
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Thanks for all the info has been alot of help really ty
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Sunday, April 15th, 2012 AT 6:12 PM
Tiny
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Good luck
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Sunday, April 15th, 2012 AT 6:15 PM

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