[Shop-talk] Freon Leak detectors

[David Scheidt]

On Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 9:38 AM, Doug Braun <doug at dougbraun.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Here's another freon-related question:
>
> My house has a 25-year-old built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator that is cooling
> poorly.  Unfortunately Sub-Zero service people charge a lot, and new units are

At 25 years old, there's no reason to call the sub zero people.  There
are any number of independents who can work on them.

>
> Any advice would be very welcome.  I do not want to have to pay somebody
> several hundred dollars per year to keep the refrigerator going, and I really
> do not want to pay $6000+ for a new one.  Every refrigerator sold in the size
> I need (24x48") is just as expensive.

It's possible to replace the coils (probably what's leaking) and
compressor.  That's a lot less than a new one, but still a big chunk
of cash.  On the other hand, a new fridge will use a quarter the
electricity (really!) yours does.


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David Scheidt
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