At my aerospace job, we heat up the refrigerant tanks while charging with a heat gun. By heating the liquid in the tanks, it is turned into a vapor. I don't fully understand why we do this, but I think it's simply because vapor is easier to pull into the system than liquid. I hope I answered your question. It was kinda confusing.
Never, unless you suspect of not cooling then there is a leak somewhere. A repair will need to be performed before recharging.
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.
Your recharge your air conditioner with the type of refrigerant which it was designed for.
Recharging should be on low-pressure side only
5yrs
The refrigerant (freon) in any air conditioner should last the life of the unit. If not, you have a leak.
The HBLG1000C air conditioner, like any refrigerant-based cooling system, may require recharging if it has a refrigerant leak or if the refrigerant levels are low due to normal wear over time. Regular maintenance can help identify such issues before they necessitate a recharge. It's recommended to consult the manufacturer's guidelines or a professional technician for specific maintenance requirements.
Yes
You would have to recover the refrigerant and weigh it.
If your air conditioner blows air but it's not cold air then you probably need freon in your air conditioner
Technically yes. But with the cost of the refrigerant it`s not worth it.