how do you check freon on central ac and what should the guages read.
Check the superheat in the system.
Look to see if the compressor is running when the ac is on. If not, then check the Freon pressure, as the compressor won't run if the Freon is low.
Actually no technical skills needed to check the Freon level. Home central air conditioners have a Freon scale on it. One just need to read the scale and determine whether the level of Freon is sufficient.
your ac / evaporator coil can freeze up. check you liquid line ( smaller refrigerant line by ac evaporator coil) if line is pounding and very hot, chances are your system is low on Freon ,,, also check condenser and ensure that its clean an condenser fan / fans are operating as designed.
You call a licensed contractor and have them check your system. If they determine that it needs freon, they can add the right punt.
with a set of freon guages. The smaller copper pipe should be warm to hot. The larger copper pipe should be cold and in hot humid weather dripping water from condensation. what should the guages read.
Check the Freon pressure first. The AC compressor will not turn on if the Freon pressure is too low.
The ac is recharged through the low side ac port. Using the right type of Freon and the proper gauge for that type of Freon, connect the Freon to the port and fill to the proper gauge reading. Check the can for exact refill directions.
none, unless it is leaking, and then it needs to be found and repaired
First check to make sure that the system has freon, if not then you will have a leak then check the electrical system................
Yes. Or leak check with nitrogen.
Check the low and high pressure switches, the AC fuse, and relay. Any of these can cause the AC to not get power to the clutch as if the freon is too low.