outside unit is to be moved about 20' from one edge of house to the other edge of house.
Need to collect gas, disconnect lines, move unit, reconnect lines, reactivate gas. How do I collect the gas? How do I bend the lines without kinking them?
2006-09-12 00:48:53 · 3 answers · asked by william c 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Well, first of all you should have an experienced tech do that. If you do not have a set of gauges. an torch, and a vacuum pump then call a service tech. If you do have all these things, attach gauges to the outdoor unit. Open both valve caps, close the high side first[ the smaller one] then turn unit on and it will pump freon into the system and hold it. When your gauge reads zero close off suction valve and turn off unit. Cut lines with tubing cutters. You will need new copper fittings, insulation, sil-floss 15%,and insulation glue. After soldering lines you should leak test with nitrogen. If no leaks hook up vacuum pump to remove moisture. Then you will need to add freon. I suggest you hire this out.
2006-09-12 01:40:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest investing in a professional. Because not only do you need to collect the freon, but you will need to evacuate the system before you recharge it. Note you'll also probably need to replace the filter/dryer on the system once it gets exposed to the air.
2006-09-12 02:36:51 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Mike b. - you can't do this yourself, there is to much involved, I usually charge 175. to 225.00 to do this. It's not worth more than that if your quoted a higher price.
2006-09-12 02:29:32 · answer #3 · answered by T square 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋