Repair · Phoenix

Condenser Coil Replacement in Phoenix — August 2025

CompletedAugust 13, 2025

TechnicianBen

Service AreaPhoenix

Visit Invoice Total$2,124.95

Call (602) 613-3489

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Reported by the Homeowner

RTU blowing warm air.

Phoenix homeowner · August 13, 2025

The Report

What the homeowner told us

RTU blowing warm air.

Findings & Work Performed

What Ben documented during the visit

Leak in liquid line near capillary tubes; significant refrigerant loss. Additional abrasion leak on brass fitting of outdoor feet tube assembly; not repairable and pending part sourcing.

Replaced condenser coil; pressure-tested with nitrogen; vacuumed system; recharged with new R410 refrigerant.

The Verification

Verification performed

Pressure-tested with nitrogen; vacuumed the system.

— Related Services

How this repair fits into our Phoenix HVAC service

This repair is one example of the AC Repair & Maintenance work AZ Perfect Comfort performs across Phoenix, AZ. You can browse every case study we have published for this type of work in the Condenser Coil Replacement case studies archive. Homeowners who join our Comfort Club maintenance membership get every eligible repair backed by our Lifetime Repair Guarantee. For larger repairs and replacements, financing options are available for qualifying projects.

— Parts & Work Performed

Exactly what was installed

Description	Qty	Price
Trip charge for travel; waived with paid repair during normal business hours.	1	$99.95
Recover refrigerant, remove existing condenser coil, install new coil, install new liquid-line filter drier, evacuate system, and recharge with new R410 refrigerant.	1	$4,074.00
Manager's discount.	1	$-2,049.00

Total: $2,124.95

— Photo Documentation

26 photos from this repair

Every step of this repair was documented on-site by Ben.

Wall-mounted digital thermostat shows 99°F room temperature with cooling set to 82°F and fan on auto.

Reversing valve and connected copper refrigerant lines inside the outdoor condensing unit, with wiring harness and compressor visible.

Hand holds bundled control wires near copper refrigerant lines, brass service fitting, and compressor inside an outdoor condenser cabinet.

Close-up of compressor body with wiring bundles and copper refrigerant lines inside the condenser cabinet.

Copper refrigerant piping, thermal expansion valve with capillary tube, and wiring inside the air handler compartment.

Copper refrigerant lines with red, yellow, and black wiring, and a small electrical module mounted on the interior panel.

Refrigerant scale photographed during the service visit; no numerical reading is transcribed.

Open outdoor HVAC unit cabinet showing copper refrigerant lines, coil tubing, control board, wiring, and condensate drain piping.

Close-up of copper refrigerant tubing, a brass valve assembly, and control wiring inside the outdoor HVAC unit cabinet.

Outdoor condenser interior shows copper refrigerant piping, coil return bends, distributor with capillary tubes, and bundled control wiring.

HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.

Multiple small copper refrigerant tubes enter a sealed brass manifold, with a broken inspection mirror positioned for viewing tight areas.

Refrigerant tubing, coil connections, and wiring visible inside the open outdoor condenser cabinet during inspection.

Copper refrigerant distributor with multiple capillary tubes and brazed joints, with red and yellow control wires running through the unit cabinet.

Diagnostic instrument display shows 98.4 °F.

Copper refrigerant lines at evaporator coil with worn foam insulation and visible brazed joints sitting above a wet drain pan.

Copper refrigerant tubing bundle entering a manifold with purple sealant, shown next to a broken inspection mirror.

Copper refrigerant tubing and brass fitting with red, yellow, and blue control wires inside the unit.

Solenoid valve assembly inside outdoor unit, showing brass valve body, black coil with retaining clip, and connected wiring.

Diagnostic instrument display shows 68 °F.

Refrigerant scale photographed during the service visit; no numerical reading is transcribed.

Copper refrigerant lines and filter-drier inside the condenser cabinet, with insulated suction tubing and wiring visible.

Rusted copper refrigerant line and insulated tubing beside PVC condensate drain with rust stain, debris, and standing water in a metal pan.

Copper refrigerant lines and service ports inside the outdoor unit, with a blue service hose attached and insulation pieces.

Diagnostic instrument display shows 540 microns.

HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.

— Frequently Asked

Questions about this repair

What was documented about the HVAC system?

Leak in liquid line near capillary tubes; significant refrigerant loss. Additional abrasion leak on brass fitting of outdoor feet tube assembly; not repairable and pending part sourcing.

Does AZ Perfect Comfort service Phoenix?

Yes. AZ Perfect Comfort services Phoenix and the greater Phoenix Metro area. Call (602) 613-3489 to schedule.

Are these repairs guaranteed?

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