needs freon

[vintage_car]

I know to be somewhat leery when a seller says the machine runs but needs freon, but for the sake of discussion, if the machine "Just needed freon" how is that added and where do you get it?

[MoonDawg]

      The real question is why does it need freon? Compressor systems are not like
old tires that slowly leak air after many years. A refrigeration system is sealed and
usually a punctured line is the cause. The leak must first be found and repaired
before adding freon or it will dissapate again.

[johnieG]

A duck is a duck, if it needs freon, then it's not "working" & they know it, but they dont want you to pay less for a machine that's not 100% functional.  Pricing for a basic system leak repair & a proper system evacuation & recharging ( with no other components replaced) is aprox. $175.00 around here. ( The Metro-Detroit area)

[vintage_car]

thanks for the assistance...I will pass on this machine.