You as a homeowner SHOULD have the right to work on your A/C, but refrigerant laws today say you need to be certified for using the gases used to charge these units. Unfortunately the answer is no. You would need to purchase the gauges required and have a working knowledge of refrigerant systems to charge your unit to it's requirements. You would also have to purchase the correct gas used for your system whether it's R22 or other. Sorry, but unless you know someone capable, call out a serviceman or you can get expert advice to solve this error. But you don't take any risk.
Sounds like "heater core" is shot-any coolant leaks inside the car coming from under the dash?, Have check, replaced. Or could just be an air lock in coolant system, which is better easy fix.
Hire a fix-it guy?
It is not recommended to fix an air conditioner by yourself, no matter how minor the problem is. If it is clogged, try to clean the shields and interior with compressed air canisters, but there is no guarantee that you will fix it on your own.
Based on the info you've provided (none) my expert answer as a mechanic is NO it will not. Take your car to a certified auto ac repair tech, rather than damage it or yourself. The stuff in the ac system is called refrigerant or freon, not coolant.
I don't think it is coolant. It is just condensation caused from high humidity and the cold air. If it is coolant it should get on the floor and you should loose coolant.
Depends on the car, but prepare yourself for Pain...
You will not be able to fix air conditioner leaks by yourself. You will need to find and call a qualified technician. Use your local yellowpages book or yellowpages.com
Check your coolant level. The gurgling is often a sign that the coolant is level is too low.
A few things to check:Check coolant levelHeater core may be plugged or restrictedHeater core may be air boundThermostat may not be operating properlyWater pump may not be circulating coolant
it can be that the air filter is clogged and is blocking the air. it can easly be fix by taking the front part of the air conditioning off and checking the filter.
We have tried coolant, and the red dye with sealant. No leaks detected, and it worked fine for almost a week. Just wanting to know how to fix it or how much it would cost to fix it?
Exact same thing happened to me. Cold heater air and constant overheating, dispite having a full coolant tank, means that the thermostat has gone. You need to get it replaced. Thermostats are cheap - about £24. It's the labour that can cost an additional £80-£90 as it involves removing the alternator to get to the thermostat. If you feel comforatble under the bonnet, you can do it yourself and save yourself a few quid.