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Careful on this if you've never done it. You need a good set of gauges, and depending on the year, you will need to know if your vehicle uses R-12 or R-134. You can't buy R-12 without a license, but you can change to R-134 buy dumping the system (whole other story) and changing the fittings on the high and low pressure hook-ups. If you're trying to just add freon, you can only add it on the low pressure, or suction side (the big hose) while it's running. DO NOT try to add to the high pressure, or discharge side (small hose) while running, or you can blow the can up in your hand. I gotta advise you to have a professional do this if you're not experienced. Just because it's not cooling, doesn't mean it needs freon. You can over-charge it, stick the expansion valve, and it won't cool. Adding more freon will just add to the problem. Also, if it's empty of freon, you have a leak, and that needs to be repaired first. Then the orifice needs to be changed, then a vacuum pulled on the system, then charge it. Also, you have to "jump" the low pressure switch to trick the compressor into locking the clutch to pull freon in. And, that's after you have given a liquid charge to the high pressure, or discharge side, WHILE IT'S NOT RUNNING. Again, too much info for a beginner. It's dangerous business. Leave it to the professionals.
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Where do you put freone for air condition in a 1989 Chevy Cavalier?
I have a 1989 Chevy Cavalier, and I need to know how to put freon in to use the air conditioner in my Cavalier. Right now it is blowing hot air, would like cold air. Please help me.
Can you put freon in your home air conditioner unit yourself?
Yes you can if you have the tool, knowledge, and of course the freon. Youtube has instructional videos to help you.
Where do you put freon in a 2007 Chevy Impala?
Where do I put freon in a 2007 chevy impala
How do you recharge air conditioner on 1999 Chevy venture?
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How do you replace an air conditioner on a 2001 Taurus?
you need to take it to some one who works on a/c units for you need to put freon in it .
What company will put freon in your window air conditioner?
Small appliance repair companies will do it, but the cost is generally higher than a new unit.
How do you put freon in a 1994 Ford Thunderbird Lxcoupe?
1994 TBird has an R134 system. You can buy charge kits at any auto parts store. How do you put freon in a 1994 Ford Thunderbird Lx coupe so that the air conditioner can work?
How to you and what's needed tp put freon in 1997 Chevy Cavaliar?
You need a licensed mechanic/service technician to replace or otherwise service air conditioning systems that use freon.
How human applied states of matter in daily life?
Boil water to cook. Freeze water to put into drinks. Boil Freon in an air conditioner to cool a building, Condense Freon in a Heat pump to heat your house.
You had 3 cans of freon put in a 1993 Chevy Lumina but it doesnt blow cold air How can you trouble shoot to find out what the problem is?
Chances are your leaking freon. There may be a leak in one of the seals.
Where do you put the freon in 2004 Pontiac?
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How to replace air conditioner hose ford excort?
This is something that needs to be done by a professional, because the a/c system needs to have the freon removed prior to taking the lines loose. They can remove the freon and store it while the hose is being replaced and then put the same freon back in.
