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Should A/c Accumulator Be Replaced?
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04-23-2008, 12:11 PM
imack,Apr 22 2008, 07:32 PM Wrote:My A/C compressor needs replacing, as it been leaking slowly since last fall.  The shop recommended that the accumulator/drier be replaced at the same time.  Just wondering if this is worth it, or are they just trying to get  a little extra money out of me?[right][snapback]262657[/snapback][/right]
Is the accumulator the place where that special A/C mould grows? If so ... you might want to replace it - how much are they quoting anyway?
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