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AC Refrigerant Leak Repair in Tampa Bay
Home Therapist Cooling, Heating, and Plumbing finds and repairs AC refrigerant (Freon) leaks across Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. Finding the leak is FREE with the diagnosis, at any hour. Copper leak repairs are $399 at the air handler or the lines and $499 at the condenser, plus the refrigerant. Only when a leak hides and we have to test the lines and the coil separately is there a charge for leak finding: the $559 isolation test.
- HVAC license CAC1819196
- 4.8 stars from 1,300+ reviews
- Background-checked, drug-tested techs
- Hablamos español
At a glance
- Leak detection
- FREE with the diagnosis
- Isolation test, only if needed
- $559
- Air handler or line leak repair
- $399 plus refrigerant
- Condenser leak repair
- $499 plus refrigerant
- Refrigerant
- $90 to $100 per pound, by type
- Licensed
- Florida HVAC license CAC1819196
How we handle a refrigerant leak
Adding refrigerant without fixing the leak only buys time. We find the leak first, then give you the options in writing.
Find the leak for FREE
Most leaks show up with our leak detector and a bubble test during the FREE diagnosis.
Isolation test when it hides
If the leak cannot be found, we recover the refrigerant into the condenser and test the lines and the indoor coil separately to see which one leaks. That test is $559.
Repair, or tell you it is time
We solder and repair copper leaks, replace leaking service valves, or replace the coil. If a leaking coil is on an older system, we tell you when replacing the system makes more sense.
Leak diagnosis on recent jobs
Real photos from Home Therapist AC repair visits.
What our customers say
Recent reviews from Tampa Bay homeowners, refreshed every day from Google. See all our reviews.
★★★★★ 4.8 (1,398 verified reviews)
Verified4.8★ · 1,398 reviews🛡 FL Licensed: CAC1819196 · CFC1431159💼 $1M General Liability + Workers’ Comp🏠 Family-owned since 2017⚡ Same-day service
My outside unit stopped working over the weekend. I called Home Therapist on a Sunday and was able to book an appointment for the next day;not needing to leave a message and…
The guys are very professional and very reliable.
MaintenanceThey were quick and available, when my AC was completely out they were able to come out within 24 hours and quickly found the issue and resolved it same day. Their preventative…
Very professional and easy to work with. Showed up on time, provided details with different options and was able to make the repairs same day. Great job & thank you!
Water heaterI have use Home Therapist for heat pump replacement, dishwasher repair and most recently hot water heater replacement. They have been exceptional for each job! Highly recommend
Water heaterI had a great experience with Home Therapist Cooling, Heating, and Plumbing. We were getting our house ready to sell and the home inspection identified several plumbing issues that needed to be…
AC installI was in need of air conditioning for my detached garage. My AI search for the most trustworthy mini-split AC installer led me to Home Therapist; my expectations were exceeded. Scheduling a…
AC installExcellent service from Richard! He was professional, courteous, and very knowledgeable. He fixed my A/C problem quickly and explained everything clearly. I highly recommend Richard for anyone needing A/C service. had a…
AC repairI had a great experience with Home Therapist AC Repair. Alejandro arrived on time to diagnose why my AC wasn't cooling and quickly found the problem that the previous company had missed.…
Latest review: October 2026 · auto-refreshed daily
What refrigerant leak repair costs in Tampa Bay
These prices come from our price book. You approve the written price before any repair starts.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Leak detection with the diagnosis | FREE |
| Refrigerant isolation test, only when the leak cannot be found otherwise | $559 |
| Copper leak repair at the air handler or the refrigerant lines | $399 |
| Copper leak repair at the condenser | $499 |
| Condenser service valve replacement (part extra) | $499 |
| Leak sealant with UV dye, for small leaks on the lines | $449 |
| Indoor coil or condenser coil replacement, labor (coil extra unless it is under warranty) | $599 |
| Refrigerant, up to 3 pounds: R-32 / R-410A / R-454B / MO99 (R-22 replacement) | $270 / $285 / $300 / $300 |
| Refrigerant, over 3 pounds, per pound: R-32 / R-410A / R-454B / MO99 | $90 / $95 / $100 / $100 |
Refrigerant is added after the repair and is priced on top of the repair. A repair fixes the leak we found; on an older coil, new leaks can still show up later, and we tell you when we see that risk. Leak sealant does not work on every leak, so we only suggest it for small leaks on the lines.
How a leak repair visit works
- FREE diagnosisWe check pressures, the coils and the lines, and look for the leak.
- Find the leakMost leaks show up with the leak detector and a bubble test. If not, we explain the $559 isolation test first.
- Written optionsRepair, coil replacement or a new system, each with a written price.
- Repair and rechargeWe repair the leak, pull a vacuum, charge the system and check that it cools.
Refrigerant leaks in Tampa Bay
Long cooling seasons put a lot of hours on every system here.
- Signs of a leakWarm air from the vents, a system that runs and runs, ice on the indoor coil or the copper lines, or a hissing sound near the unit.
- Coastal homesSalt air near the Gulf and the bays corrodes outdoor coils faster, which can lead to condenser leaks.
- Older R-22 systemsR-22 is no longer made, so we use MO99, a replacement refrigerant, on older systems. A leak on an R-22 system is a good time to price a new one.
- Repair or replaceA leaking indoor coil on a system that is 12 years old or more is often the point where a new system makes more sense. We give you both prices.
Is your AC low on refrigerant?
Call or text us. The diagnosis and leak detection are FREE, at any hour.
Your Tampa Bay AC techs
Our HVAC work is done under Richard Morales’s Florida Class B Air Conditioning Contractor license, CAC1819196. Every tech is background-checked and drug-tested, factory-trained, and trains with us every week. Meet the whole team.
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Roberto
HVAC technician
Alejandro
HVAC and plumbing technician
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Where we repair refrigerant leaks
We serve the three counties of Tampa Bay from our shop at 1408 W Linebaugh Ave in Tampa.
Hillsborough County
Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Carrollwood, Town ‘n’ Country, Plant City, Ruskin, Sun City Center, Apollo Beach, Valrico, Lutz, Seffner
Pinellas County
St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Dunedin, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor, Pinellas Park, Seminole, Tarpon Springs, Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach
Pasco County
Wesley Chapel, Land O Lakes, New Port Richey, Holiday, Hudson, Trinity, Zephyrhills, Dade City
Refrigerant leak questions
How much does an AC refrigerant leak repair cost in Tampa?
Copper leak repairs are $399 at the air handler or the lines and $499 at the condenser, plus the refrigerant: $270 to $300 for up to 3 pounds, or $90 to $100 per pound above that, depending on the type. Finding the leak is FREE with the diagnosis.
Do you charge for leak detection?
No. Leak detection is FREE with the diagnosis, and we find most leaks that way. Only if the leak cannot be found do we suggest the $559 isolation test, which tests the lines and the indoor coil separately, and we explain it before doing it.
Can you just add refrigerant?
We can, but if the system is low, it is leaking, and the refrigerant will leak out again. We find the leak first so you can decide whether to repair it.
Does leak sealant work?
Sometimes, on small leaks in the lines. It does not work on every leak, so we only suggest it in those cases. It is $449 with UV dye, plus refrigerant, and the dye shows the leak if the sealant does not hold.
Should I repair a leaking coil or replace the AC?
On a newer system, replacing the coil usually makes sense, and the coil may be under warranty. On a system 12 years old or more, a new system is often the better buy. We give you both prices in writing.
What refrigerant does my AC use?
It depends on its age and brand. Older systems use R-22 or R-410A. New Goodman and Daikin systems use R-32, and some other brands use R-454B. We check the label on your unit.
Find the leak first, then fix it
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. The diagnosis and the estimate are FREE, and you approve the price before any work starts.
Hablamos español. Llámenos o envíenos un texto al (813) 343-2212.
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★★★★★ 4.8 (1,398 verified reviews)
Verified4.8★ · 1,398 reviews🛡 FL Licensed: CAC1819196 · CFC1431159💼 $1M General Liability + Workers’ Comp🏠 Family-owned since 2017⚡ Same-day service
My outside unit stopped working over the weekend. I called Home Therapist on a Sunday and was able to book an appointment for the next day;not needing to leave a message and…
The guys are very professional and very reliable.
MaintenanceThey were quick and available, when my AC was completely out they were able to come out within 24 hours and quickly found the issue and resolved it same day. Their preventative…
Very professional and easy to work with. Showed up on time, provided details with different options and was able to make the repairs same day. Great job & thank you!
Water heaterI have use Home Therapist for heat pump replacement, dishwasher repair and most recently hot water heater replacement. They have been exceptional for each job! Highly recommend
Water heaterI had a great experience with Home Therapist Cooling, Heating, and Plumbing. We were getting our house ready to sell and the home inspection identified several plumbing issues that needed to be…
AC installI was in need of air conditioning for my detached garage. My AI search for the most trustworthy mini-split AC installer led me to Home Therapist; my expectations were exceeded. Scheduling a…
AC installExcellent service from Richard! He was professional, courteous, and very knowledgeable. He fixed my A/C problem quickly and explained everything clearly. I highly recommend Richard for anyone needing A/C service. had a…
AC repairI had a great experience with Home Therapist AC Repair. Alejandro arrived on time to diagnose why my AC wasn't cooling and quickly found the problem that the previous company had missed.…
Latest review: October 2026 · auto-refreshed daily