Freon keeps leaking out of metal line

Tiny
RACHEL MCCURLEY
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My air conditioner coolant is leaking out how do I fix the leak if it is on the metal pipe and not the rubber hose. The coolant leaks from the copper tube and not the rubber hose part
Saturday, October 15th, 2011 AT 6:12 PM

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Tiny
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If there is a hole in a steel line, it needs replaced.
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Saturday, October 15th, 2011 AT 6:13 PM
Tiny
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If you supply a pic there may be a way to repair without buying a whole new piece.
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Saturday, October 15th, 2011 AT 6:24 PM

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