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Heating and Air Conditioning: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Service or Charge
Partial Refrigerant Charge0.60.0BTo Be Used In Conjunction With Component Replacement Which Could Contaminate 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.
Flush
Flush (Complete)0.30.0BTo 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
Evacuate & Recharge System1.40.0BTo Be Used In Conjunction With Component Replacement Which Could Contaminate 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.
Recover
Refrigerant Recovery0.40.0BTo 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.
Diagnose/Test
System, Test1.00.0BIncludes: Partial Charge, Pressure and Leak Diagnosis.