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HOW TO USE AC RECHARGE MANUAL

HOW TO USE AC RECHARGE MANUAL

Go through your unit’s manual to locate its compressor and the two lines that are coming out of it. However, if the leak is fast, you may have to solder the area, from which the refrigerant is leaking, together again. Provided your unit has a very slow leak, you don’t need to fix it as merely ‘boosting’ the system will be enough to compensate for refrigerant leakage. You can use a leak detection flashlight or an ultraviolet lamp to pinpoint the position of leak (it will be glowing). The dye then circulates with the refrigerant and accumulates at all leak sites. It requires filling the system with a small amount of fluorescent dye and then turning it on.

Using fluorescent dye: This method can be performed by newbies.

If there’s a notable decrease in pressure, that means there’s a leak. It requires closing any valves that connect to upstream or downstream apparatuses, pressurizing the unit with nitrogen, monitoring its pressure at the start and then measuring the pressure after a few minutes.

Using nitrogen: This method should only be performed by experts.

If there’s a leak, the leak detector, depending on its type, will give audio or visual (or both) signals. Turn on the leak detector and pass its probe near the ac’s outdoor unit.

Use leak detector: Switch on the unit and cover its outdoor from direct draft.

If you monitor bubble formation, you have found out the leak. Lubricate all of the refrigerant transmission gear (valves, hoses, pipe etc.,) with it and then turn on the system.

Using soap: Prepare a mixture of soap and water.

Here are a few methods using which you can check for leaks You can determine what the proper method is for your unit by going through its owner’s manual. Others, especially the newer ones, will need you to put them apart with the help of a screwdriver. The majority of old window air conditioners only require you to slide their front ends out of place before they lay bare whatever is inside them. So please take all the necessary precautions that you can. It is also cryogenic and can cause frostbite if you allow it to come into contact with raw skin. Freon, the refrigerant that you’ll be refilling, is toxic. Make sure you have worn the gloves as well as the protective eyeglasses before you proceed. Simply unplugging them is all that is required to take them apart and inspect their inner workings.

Unlike their central air conditioner counterparts, window AC units only require you to unplug them from the wall socket they are plugged into to go dead. You’d need the following items to refill your window AC unit: Only once you’re sure that you won’t be breaking any law by refilling your air conditioner should you proceed. That’s why we highly recommend that you dive into your local statute books and come up with a rule that allows you to attempt a project like this.

Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy.Before we tell you the basics of recharging your window air conditioner, make sure that your state/county allows you to tinker with the inner parts of an air conditioner. Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. That said, with a little time and patients, you may be able to recharge your AC system yourself.Īs I said in the video you need to be responsible when dealing with refrigerant, also in some locations it's not legal for you to perform your own AC work so keep that in mind and observe your local laws.ĭue to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. I would urge you perform safe practices when working with AC and avoid venting refrigerant into the atmosphere. This video can show you the basics of recharging an AC system.