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by TomIbert
Fri Jul 11, 2025 5:43 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Evaporator replaced but freon smell remains.
Replies: 5
Views: 195

Re: Evaporator replaced but freon smell remains.

It had a large leak cause by organic matter (leaves) in the bottom causing the aluminum to corrode. The mechanic showed me the old evap, it just crumbled when touched.

I turn the detector on, then place in vent, then turn on fan via ignition, plenty of time for its startup cycle. It goes from ...
by TomIbert
Fri Jul 11, 2025 12:40 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Evaporator replaced but freon smell remains.
Replies: 5
Views: 195

Re: Evaporator replaced but freon smell remains.



I still smell Freon each time I start the truck. My cheap electronic detector will alarm for several seconds when I turn the key to ON.

Is your detector in the air vent for this? Is this with the ignition and fan on, or the engine running and AC switched on? You didn't make clear....



Yes ...
by TomIbert
Fri Jul 11, 2025 5:44 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Evaporator replaced but freon smell remains.
Replies: 5
Views: 195

Evaporator replaced but freon smell remains.

A trusted long time mechanic shop replaced the evaporator on 2013 F150 about three months (300 miles) ago. I still smell Freon each time I start the truck. My cheap electronic detector will alarm for several seconds when I turn the key to ON.

I brought the truck back to mechanic and he reports ...