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Old 08-19-2014, 10:13 AM   #1
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Sounds like R12 vs. R134A problem. Older systems used the R12, which is bad for the environment and no longer used, hence the cost and new laws that prohibit multiple recharges.

I'd ask how much the repair vs. replacement costs are going to be. If the cost of the repair, including the now banned R12 gas starts to run into a lot of money, you would be better off going for a new unit as it would used less electrical power and keep the house temp better. Particularly if the old unit craps out again in a year. And if you replace the unit, buy quality (I prefer Trane, but there are other good units out there).
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Old 08-19-2014, 10:27 AM   #2
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Exact same scenario happened when we bought our house 10 years ago.
We replaced the old unit before it ended up costing us a fortune.
(insert joke about fixing Boxsters often here....)
I think by the time you diagnose where you lost all your coolant, repair and replace the bad parts and recharge, you will be a good step towards all new equipment.
Good luck.
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