I guess, my question is why would you want to run your system with restricted airflow?
The job is to make the house cool, not freeze your evap coil and line set up.
Find a mom & pop shop. R22 rates from the big guys are around 200 per pound. If your unit is leaking it's waisted money. Maybe it's time for replacement so that you can switch to R410a. Originally Posted by YeahyeahSAWithout knowing the age and condition of his whole system, that would be the last resort. But it is usually the proper one.