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| Recharging
& refrigerant (freon) for the auto A/C |
Q: How
often should my A/C system be recharged?
A: Your auto A/C system
is a closed and sealed system and (in theory) should not require regular
service or recharging unless the system is being opened for service. However,
the systems do leak (over time) as no seal is absolutely 100% leak free.
You must also realize that compressor shaft seals (which require lubrication
with refrigerant oil in order to hold their seal) will leak when the A/C
system is not operated for extended periods of time (like over winter months).
Therefore, as long as your A/C system is cooling properly, there is no reason
to have to recharge it. Should you notice a drop in cooling, it should be
checked and serviced and will most likely require recharging. Complete
information and details on
how to recharge your
A/C system are available here. Just keep in mind that continued operation
of a poorly cooling A/C system could cause sever damage to your A/C compressor!
How can you tell? Just have a look at your orifice tube. Every
orifice tube will tell a story
about the condition on your A/C system. When your orifice tube is restricted,
you have a serious problem that requires immediate attention and your entire
A/C system will have
to be flushed!
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This
was probably one of the best books on recharging air conditioning that I
have seen...
