Refrigerant contaminated with air won't function properly.
Moisture? Contaminated refrigerant?
Air is frequently contaminated.
Accumulated condensation from the heat transfer processes. Highly pressurized and heated refrigerant is very rapidly transfering that heat to the ambient air, and water forms as a result of the sudden cooling down of the refrigerant.
Refrigerant is stored in the compressor of an air conditioner.
No, you cannot recharge a window air conditioner with refrigerant yourself. It requires a professional technician to properly recharge the refrigerant in an air conditioner.
When a refrigerant condenses, it releases heat to the surrounding air, causing the temperature of the air to increase. This process occurs in the condenser unit of a refrigeration system, where the refrigerant transitions from a gas to a liquid state, shedding heat as it does so. As a result, the surrounding air becomes warmer, which is why condensers are often located outside the building. This heat exchange is essential for the refrigeration cycle to efficiently cool the interior space.
Technically yes. But with the cost of the refrigerant it`s not worth it.
Your recharge your air conditioner with the type of refrigerant which it was designed for.