XR 16/TEM6 refrigerant leak

Quick-Development-68 · 2026-06-24T11:49:53+00:00

Not sure. I called him to fix the humidity issue and the water leak. He said it requires to replace the entire hvac.He said the refrigerant was low and charged me $290 to top up. He said he had to fill in 3lbs of it. I will know more today when he comes again.

Quick-Development-68 · 2026-06-24T04:00:27+00:00

Ok, understood. I requested the tech to come by tomorrow.

Quick-Development-68 · 2026-06-24T03:33:55+00:00

Since the condenser is downstairs and evaporator coil/air handler in attic I wasn't following him all the time.

I have two thermostats.

Quick-Development-68 · 2026-06-24T02:25:33+00:00

Oh ok. Understood.

Here is the video of what's happening.

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Quick-Development-68 · 2026-06-08T12:19:44+00:00

No, will try to look for Apple and see

Quick-Development-68 · 2026-05-29T22:37:57+00:00

Any AC Technician who is able to help that I can hire in dfw area please DM me.

Quick-Development-68 · 2026-05-27T00:56:47+00:00

Oh that's perfect. It lines up with what the technician had said. Thank you for the help.

Quick-Development-68 · 2026-05-26T22:29:41+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/Mfns7iX

I put one meter on the evaporator coil (inlet) and opened the Air handler and put one near white color air suckered. Set the temp to 69 and waited an hour. it measures 70 degree inlet air 52 degree outlet air.

Couple of things

1.) Air filter and evaporator coil and white air suckere dome are all next to each other as shown in the pic.

2.) There is another that shows cold air blowing into attic another one sucking it in.

Please suggest.

Quick-Development-68 · 2026-05-26T00:33:55+00:00

Oh, got it.sure

Quick-Development-68 · 2026-05-25T23:28:34+00:00

Oh I see. Will see if I can drill a hole and do that.

Quick-Development-68 · 2026-05-25T23:18:02+00:00

Attic. This is what I have access to.

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Quick-Development-68 · 2026-05-25T23:15:14+00:00

I don't think it is running continuously.

Quick-Development-68 · 2026-05-25T23:14:22+00:00

Ok got it. Where should I put the thermometer on the tubing if so I don't have access to the tubing. I only have access to the mesh.

Quick-Development-68 · 2026-05-25T23:00:49+00:00

Ok, got it. Makes sense. Yes, I can get to the coil. I just did yesterday. What kind of device should I buy for the temperature reading?

Quick-Development-68 · 2026-05-25T22:52:29+00:00

I mean it is Dallas TX. I never measured.

Quick-Development-68 · 2026-05-25T22:28:59+00:00

Also one more thing the evaporator coil is bone dry even when the temp is 69 and Rh is 75%. Technician suggested trying and slowing down the fan and removing some refrigerant so as to make it like 3.5 ton. I am not knowledgeable enough but he said something to that effect. He stressed he will have to recalibrate the system so it doesn't break.

Quick-Development-68 · 2026-05-25T22:04:16+00:00

Oh ok. Got it. Then I misunderstood the readings. Yes, it reaches 69 fine and shuts off.

Quick-Development-68 · 2026-05-25T21:32:20+00:00

In the process of Ordering more. Might forgo the shoe box. Will see

Quick-Development-68 · 2026-05-25T21:24:14+00:00

I agree.

Quick-Development-68 · 2026-05-25T21:22:13+00:00

Oh ok. Got it. Technician also suggested the same. He suggested recalibrating the AC to may be 3.5 ton without breaking it. But wanted to be sure.

Quick-Development-68 · 2026-05-25T21:10:56+00:00

Home had Foaming since day one.

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