A/C Taking Forever to Cool?

Tiny
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Back with another possible issue once again. Just last week, I started noticing that my vehicle's A/C is taking drastically longer to blow cold air. These last few days, I was on the road for close to half an hour and just felt a bit of cool air, closer to room temperature that simply is not enough to cool down. A couple things to keep in mind, I got my A/C compressor replaced just 3 months ago in May and it was blowing ice cold air then. Another thing, I live in Phoenix, Arizona so we're dealing with a very hot summer (to no surprise), I am talking 100+ degrees every day, would this cause this issue or is it something more significant?
Monday, August 14th, 2023 AT 11:05 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like the system is down on charge, I would get a recharge can and follow this video:

https://youtu.be/uZrQCGwXfek

This guide may help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-air-conditioner-not-working-or-is-weak

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
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Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 AT 9:10 AM
Tiny
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Would you say this is a normal occurrence in hot summers? Or is this an indicator of a leak?
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Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 AT 10:03 AM
Tiny
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I will buy a can later today and refill it, thank you
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Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 AT 10:03 AM
Tiny
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I went to the store and bought a 20oz Can of EZ Chill refrigerant. As soon as I connected the hose on the low-pressure port, it landed in the white gauge which indicated low pressure. After a few squeezes, it got to the green area, and I instantly noticed cold air coming from the vents! We will see how long that lasts, supposedly the refrigerant has a “stop leak” in it but who knows how legit that is.
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Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 AT 6:11 PM
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Thanks for letting us know, here is a guide that will help you find the leak:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-conditioner-leak-detection

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
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Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 AT 11:27 AM

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