OK, early this season I fired up the AC only to have it freeze up. The technician came out checked things out and topped off the freon. He said it wasn't worth it to trace any leak(s) until the unit needs to be recharged a few times a year. Well, I've noticed the unit has been staying on longer and longer, and tonight - frozen solid.
The AC is 11 years old and has performed fine until last year and this year when each time it needed a few pounds of freon.
Question - is it worth the $4-600 (the tech's numbers) to trace the leak and repair it? Or would it be better to bite the bullet and replace it? Naturally I figure we'll wait until next spring - early spring. (heat is hot water baseboard)
Any thoughts and/or things to consider would be appretiated.
Thanks, Wes