If freon starts to cause issues within your car’s AC system, it is possible to remove some excess freon. To do so, you will have to utilize an AC recovery machine and an assortment of tools.
How Freon Works In Car AC
Freon is a gas used in vehicles and also in many commercial and industrial appliances. This gas is used for the transportation and cold storage, oftentimes in big warehouses. Dehumidifiers also use this gas, in many cases.
Freon operates through a system of compressions and coils which are located within the car AC unit. The gas will become quite hot once compressed. Freon moves through the coils, ultimately producing a cooler liquid. This cycle moves constantly as the AC unit runs in your car. If the coolant leaks at any point, the AC will no longer emit cold air, making the need for repairs a necessity, especially in the hot Arizona summers.
By simply referencing your AC’s nameplate, you can determine whether or not your car uses freon. This nameplate lists information about your system, such as safety certifications and electrical ratings. Call the system’s manufacturer if you are unable to find the nameplate.
How To Remove Any Excess Freon
To properly and efficiently remove any excess freon from a car’s AC, use this step-by-step guide:
- Put your protective gear on before attempting this task.
- Under your hood, locate the low-pressure AC service port.
- Either search the back of the AC compressor or reference the owner’s manual to find the port.
- Utilize a wrench to properly close this low-pressure service valve.
- Attach the car AC recovery machine to help condense the freon down to vapor.
- This will remove it entirely from the AC unit.
- Next, re-open the low-pressure point.
- Attach a new can of freon to the low-pressure port.
- Turn your car on at this time to make sure the AC works properly.
- Press the plunger to ultimately release the freon into your system.
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