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Heating and Air Conditioning: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Flush0.30.0BTo Be Used In Conjunction With Component Replacement Which Could Contaminate System. Does Not Include: Evacuate & Recharge System. With Any Operation Requiring A Refrigerant Line Disconnect, Add AC Service, I.E. Evacuate, Recharge And Test For Leaks. Add For Refrigerant Cost. Many Vehicles Are Now Using R134 Refrigerant In The AC System. Extra Care Must Be Observed When Servicing This Type Of System. R12 Refrigerant MUST NOT Be Used.
Evacuate/Recharge
Partial Refrigerant Charge0.60.0BMany Vehicles Are Now Using R134 Refrigerant In The AC System. Refrigerant Type Must Be Verified Prior To Servicing System. R12 Refrigerant MUST NOT Be Used In Any System Equipped With R134 Refrigerant. See Manufacturers Service Manual For Specific Repair Procedures. With Any Operation Requiring A Refrigerant Line Disconnect, Add AC Service, I.E. Evacuate, Recharge And Test For Leaks. Add For Refrigerant.
Evacuate & Recharge System1.40.0BMany Vehicles Are Now Using R134 Refrigerant In The AC System. Refrigerant Type Must Be Verified Prior To Servicing System. R12 Refrigerant MUST NOT Be Used In Any System Equipped With R134 Refrigerant. See Manufacturers Service Manual For Specific Repair Procedures. With Any Operation Requiring A Refrigerant Line Disconnect, Add AC Service, I.E. Evacuate, Recharge And Test For Leaks. Add For Refrigerant.
Recover0.40.0BMany Vehicles Are Now Using R134 Refrigerant In The AC System. Refrigerant Type Must Be Verified Prior To Servicing System. R12 Refrigerant MUST NOT Be Used In Any System Equipped With R134 Refrigerant. See Manufacturers Service Manual For Specific Repair Procedures.
Diagnose/Test
System, Test1.00.0BIncludes: Partial Charge, Pressure and Leak Diagnosis.