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Trapping air conditioner gas is an essential step in the machine's disassembly process. Let's explore efficient and safe methods for trapping air conditioner gas at home with Mytour Supermarket, minimizing gas loss, through the following article.
Guidelines for securely trapping air conditioner gas at home
1. When is it necessary to trap air conditioner gas?
Trapping air conditioner gas is necessary when you need to relocate or install the air conditioner in a different location. Doing so helps to preserve the remaining gas in the condenser unit, evaporator coil, and compressor, thus saving significant costs in refilling gas for the air conditioner.
Gas trapping required when disassembling, relocating the air conditioner
2. Tools required
Before proceeding to trap air conditioner gas, you need to equip yourself with the following tools: gloves, protective gear, air conditioner gas locking tools (hex key set, adjustable wrench, screwdriver, pliers, insulating tape, etc.)
Tools required
3. How to trap air conditioner gas at home
After fully preparing the necessary tools, we proceed to trap air conditioner gas following these steps:
Step 1: Start the machine in cooling mode until the outdoor unit runs. Note that trapping gas should only be done when the outdoor unit is operating.
Start the machine in cooling mode
Step 2: Use a screwdriver to remove the protective cover panel of the outdoor unit, locate the large and small gas lock ends, use a wrench to unscrew the two gas lock ends. Use a hex key to lock the small pipe valve clockwise until it is tight.
Wait for about 2 to 3 minutes, touch the outdoor unit fan, and when it's no longer as hot as before, proceed to tighten the large pipe gas lock clockwise.
Step 3: The air conditioner trapping gas process is complete. To proceed with disassembling the air conditioner, first turn off the power to ensure safety for yourself and those around you.
Here are the steps for the home air conditioner gas removal process. If you lack expertise or technical knowledge, it's advisable to contact reputable air conditioner maintenance and installation centers for safe and optimal assistance.
