jivadent,

With all due respect, what kind of A/C guy are you consulting that doesn't have an electronic sniffer? You need a better A/C guy.

My A/C guy only does it part time now, has a Snap-On sniffer he bought over the internet for $50.

Not having a sniffer is a sign of a non-professional A/C tech. I'm not saying he can't do the job, but its a sign. Be wary, get educated.....this isn't an issue of getting ripped off, its an issue of avoiding $$$ down the road.

Good luck.

(Hearing too many horror stories of gas station (Pep Boys, Sears etal.) A/C jobs going bad).

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