Hi. Does anybody know how to replace A/C condenser? Is this an easy DIY task? Thanks.

 

The hard part is dealing with the freon

 

The condenser replacement isn't really too bad.

It's the R-134 evacuation, vacuuming and recharging that's the problem.

You should probably take this one to a shop (not something I recommend often...)

 

If the condenser was punctured, do I need to do the vacuuming, etc? Or can I replace the condenser and bring it to a shop to have it charged?
Thanks.

 

A vacuum will have to be put on the system to remove any air and water vapor that is in the system. If the system has been open to the atmosphere it may also ne neccesary to "flush" the system to remove any conatminants. The system will then need to be charged with the proper amount of freon. The "proper amount" is critical! It is no longer acceptable to just charge it until it is cold. This job is best left to someone with the tools and knowledge to do it right.