Outside AC unit valve leak

[MetalSlug]

Hello everyone, I notice last a
Week or so my house temp keep climbing and it go down a bit overside, outside Texas lately is around 95.

Last couple night I been sleep with a fan. I change the filter ( inside the house ).

So today I call a HVAC tech and he found a leak on my Ac unit outside is a valve. He said it leaking oil bad.ly.

He said my unit is 13 years old I should start to get a new unit.

He said he can't warranty after replace the valve the leak stops. But to replace the valve and 9lb of Freon cost me $1,100.

He pull the outside unit fuse off but my Ac inside still running.

I don't have moneys for a new unit now, I should have renewed the homeowner warranty.

And when I up in the attic I found water drip between those 2 screw.

Man being home owner… it's what it's.

 

[MetalSlug]

Since he pull the outside unit fuse off and it's not running. Should I still leave inside cool setting on or turn off ?

 

[Reggaemon]

Doesn't matter that its in cool mode that will keep your inside fan running if that will help.
Is the valve leaking because of a bad joint or is it the core leaking. If its just the core that can be changed without any refrigerant loss.
Nine pounds seems like a lot of refrigerant.

 

[Lubener]

Get a second opinion. 13 years old is not that old to replace it and I feel his estimate is on the high side.