How do you find an air conditioner freon leak?

Answer:

The two basic ways are:

1. charge the system with refrigerant containing a tracer dye, then use an ultraviolet lamp to find the dye at the leak point.

2. use an electronic leak detector, commonly called a 'sniffer' to find the leak.

Pressures in an air conditioner can be dangerous. Working on the system requires specialized knowledge. Get some help from an experienced refrigeration tech.

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