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A/C Leak Detection

UV dye and nitrogen pressure testing to find exactly where your A/C system is losing refrigerant.

Difficulty: easy~0.8–1 hrs1–2 hours
Estimated total
$90–180
Parts$0
Labor$90–180
Labor time0.8–1 hrs

Diagnostic pricing covers testing and identification of the problem. Repair parts and labor are quoted separately.

Repair costs are not included unless separately selected.

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What's involved

What this repair actually is.

If your A/C keeps going flat, refrigerant is escaping somewhere. We add UV tracer dye or pressurize the system with nitrogen, then inspect every line, fitting, and component with a UV lamp and electronic sniffer to locate the exact leak point. Finding the leak first means you fix the right part instead of paying for repeat recharges.

Symptoms

How you can tell.

  • A/C stopped cooling again soon after a recharge
  • A/C gets weaker every summer
  • Oily residue on A/C lines or fittings
  • Hissing sound after shutting the car off
  • A/C blows cold then quits on long drives
Educational estimate. Real pricing depends on your vehicle, the inspection, parts availability, taxes, and shop rates. Use this as a guide while you shop quotes.
Related

Often done together.

A/C Condenser Replacement
$350–975
A/C Evaporator Replacement
$790–1,800
A/C Recharge
$85–375