Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Heating and Air Conditioning: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Service or Charge
Partial Refrigerant Charge0.60.0BMany 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.
Flush
Flush (Complete)
Without Dual AC System0.30.0BTo Be Used In Conjunction With Component Replacement Which Could Contaminate System. Does Not Include: Evacuate & Recharge System.
With Dual AC System
Front Or Rear Unit0.30.0BTo Be Used In Conjunction With Component Replacement Which Could Contaminate System. Does Not Include: Evacuate & Recharge System.
Front & Rear Unit0.50.0BTo Be Used In Conjunction With Component Replacement Which Could Contaminate System. Does Not Include: Evacuate & Recharge System.
Evacuate/Recharge
Evacuate & Recharge1.40.0BMany 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 Recovery0.40.0BDoes Not Include: Evacuate & Recharge System.
Diagnose/Test
System, Test1.00.0BIncludes: Partial Charge, Pressure and Leak Diagnosis.