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  1. #11

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sunfire:
    "Refilling" the coolant is one of the most common scams when it comes to AC maintenance. Often, they end up overfilling the system, reducing its performance. There's supposed to be a precise amount of the coolant in there. If it really was leaking coolant, filling it up wouldn't exactly be much of a solution without fixing the leak.
    I never paid anything and the AC is still going strong, very cold for large living room so I have no issues. if it stops getting cold I'll ask the LL to refill it up again

  2. #12
    Quote Originally Posted by closedcasket:
    Do air con units typically die a slow death, slowly wearing out over time?
    Given proper maintenance, my experience is that ACs can last for up to 12 - 15 years.

  3. #13

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    Quote Originally Posted by wtbhotia:
    I never paid anything and the AC is still going strong, very cold for large living room so I have no issues. if it stops getting cold I'll ask the LL to refill it up again
    http://air-conditioners-and-heaters....ditioning.html