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This is kind of a loaded question. Freon, as it is called, is what is also referred to as R-12. The production of R-12 in the United States ceased as of January 1st, 1996. The boiling point of R-12(which is the standard of measurement), is about 26-29 degrees below zero, which means it can carry away more heat than R 134A, which is now the industry standard. The boiling point of R134A is about 16-19 degrees below zero, which means it cannot carry away as much heat as R 12, but it also does not destroy the Ozone layer in the atmosphere(due to R12 being a CFC, or Chlorofluorocarbon). Hopefully this answers the question adequately.
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What is the substance used in HVAC chiller systems to make it cold?
Freon. In most of them nowadays, it is Freon 134-A.
Why does refrigerator don't get cold?
Check freon charge.
Can you still drive the car when the freon gas has all gone out of the system?
Yes. Freon is for keeping the AC cold
My ac don't get cold and it has been checked for freon and it is fine?
There are a few reasons your AC might not get very cold even though the Freon is fine. You could have a leak in your line.
What are the uses and properties of freon?
all i know is that freon is put into air conditioning units in your car. it's what causes your A/C to be cold
Why does low freon cause ice formation on a dehumidifier?
There is ice on the dehumidifier coil because it is low on freon. When there is not enough freon in a refrigeration system the inlet pressure to the compressor is lower than design due to lack of gas. Because it is at a low pressure the freon is very cold. This causes freeze-up. If You were to add freon to the running dehumidifier you would see the cold coil thaw, first at the end closest to the compressor suction and then work toward the other end of the coil. When the thaw reaches the other end of the cold coil it has enough freon and no more need be added. Tim Koller
Why is freon cold?
Freon itself if not cold. Freon can be used to cool things by compressing the gas and then letting it expand. When a gas expands, it cools down (for more information about that, look up the Ideal Gas Law). Freon is very effective for this purpose and because it is a gas with a high heat capacity. Any gas can cool thing in the same way, but Freon does it particularly well. Unfortunately it is what is called a CFC, which destroys ozone in the atmosphere.
Can you see freon in the air?
Freon is an invisible gas and cannot be seen in the air. If Freon in leaking from a container in large enough amounts and is cold enough, you may notice the condensation of moisture due to the low temperature.
You have a 2001 Honda accord dx and the ac just stopped blowing cold how do you fix it?
You coud be leaking freon. Or the level of freon in the car could be low or shot. Best thing to do is to go get it checked, and get it refilled. Freon is what makes the air cold. Not sure what type of freon your car requires. Some you have to have a license to use, others you can purchase at your local auto parts store. -Allen
What are freon gas's side effects?
Freon is the chemical that is used to make refrigerators and freezers cold. It is extremely dangerous if consumed or breathed in for long periods of time. The symptoms of Freon poisoning include dizziness, fainting, and headache.
How do you know when you need to replace the freon of a Nissan Xterra?
When your air conditioning isn't cold
What do you do when your air conditioner doesnt blow cold air?
you would need to add freon
