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Heating and Air Conditioning: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Flush
Flush (Complete)1.30.0BTo Be Used In Conjunction With Component Replacement Which Could Contaminate System. Does Not Include: Evacuate & Recharge System. 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. With Any Operation Requiring A Refrigerant Line Disconnect, Add AC Service, I.E. Evacuate, Recharge And Test For Leaks. Add For Refrigerant Cost.
Evacuate/Recharge
Evacuate & Recharge1.40.0BTo Be Used In Conjunction With Component Replacement Which Could Contaminate System. 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. With Any Operation Requiring A Refrigerant Line Disconnect, Add AC Service, I.E. Evacuate, Recharge And Test For Leaks. Add For Refrigerant Cost.
Partial Refrigerant Charge0.60.0BTo Be Used In Conjunction With Component Replacement Which Could Contaminate System. 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. With Any Operation Requiring A Refrigerant Line Disconnect, Add AC Service, I.E. Evacuate, Recharge And Test For Leaks. Add For Refrigerant Cost.
Recover
Refrigerant Recover0.40.0BTo Be Used In Conjunction With Component Replacement Which Could Contaminate System. Does Not Include: Evacuate & Recharge System. 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. With Any Operation Requiring A Refrigerant Line Disconnect, Add AC Service, I.E. Evacuate, Recharge And Test For Leaks. Add For Refrigerant Cost.
Diagnose/Test
System, Test1.00.0BIncludes: Partial Charge, Pressure and Leak Diagnosis.