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  • Jun 1, 2008, 05:37 PM
    juliann94
    Central Air hot
    My central air conditioning unit is blowing warm air. I was told that there was freon in the unit. It is possible that I need a complete new unit or could it be something else that could be fixed?
    Thanks in advance for you help.
  • Jun 1, 2008, 06:09 PM
    Credendovidis
    Dear juliann94

    There are a couple of checks you can do, but if equipment is faulty, you require the services of a handyman or a real professional repairman.

    Check the thermostat : is it set properly?
    Check the compressor : is it running and getting hot?
    If running but not hot you have a freon leak.
    If not running the compressor could be faulty or another electrical fault may cause the problem.

    Also possible : can the heated gas cool down sufficiently? Sometimes dust covers and/or blocks free airflow over the radiator panel. Is the fan running ? (if you have a split level unit).

    Open the unit(s) and check what is going on, and what is not...

    ;)
  • Jun 1, 2008, 07:17 PM
    juliann94
    The thermostat is set properly and the compressor is running. I didn't leave it on too long to see if it is getting hot. I had a repairman come out and he said there was freon in the unit and that I needed a new compressor. Should I just take his advice or get a 2nd and 3rd opinion?
    Thanks
  • Jun 1, 2008, 07:29 PM
    T-Top
    A compressor can run and sound normal but if the valves are out or a shaft broke it spins freely not moving refrigerant.

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