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Recharging window unit AC

Asked Mar 10, 2007, 08:46 PM — 3 Answers
Can a window unit air conditioner be recharged with freon? (or whatever the coolant used is called) If so, how?

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Mar 11, 2007, 09:31 AM
Yes, you need to add a service valve to the suction line, but first you should address the problem of why it needs charged, ie find the leak.
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Aug 3, 2010, 12:44 AM
NorthernHeat is correct, freon doesn't wear out or go away unless you have a leak. You need to take the cover off and make sure both coils are clean. GOOD LUCK!
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Aug 3, 2010, 09:12 AM
I`ve found in my years that very few window ac`s ever need freon added,a good coil cleaning usually fixes the problem,and not just cleaned from the outside,take it apart and cleaned from the inside out
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