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How To Recharge an AC System - EricTheCarGuy

4,412,484 views November 6, 2012 23:49

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In brief

EricTheCarGuy walks you through the essentials of safely recharging your car’s air conditioning system yourself, covering tools, leak checks, and proper refrigerant handling. This is for those comfortable with basic automotive work and aware of local laws on refrigerant use.

Questions & answers

What tools are needed?

Manifold gauge set, vacuum pump, and an AC leak detection kit.

Is this legal everywhere?

No—some locations prohibit DIY AC refrigerant work; check local laws.

Description from the creator

This video can show you the basics of recharging an AC system. I would urge you perform safe practices when working with AC and avoid venting refrigerant into the atmosphere. That said, with a little time and patients, you may be able to recharge your AC system yourself.

For more information on HVAC Problems.

ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-hvac-p…

Tools

Manifold Set: jbtoolsales.com/atd-tools-3695-deluxe-dual-alum…

Vacuum Pump: jbtoolsales.com/fjc-6905-1-5-cfm-vacuum-pump/#o…

Vacuum Pump & Gauge Set: jbtoolsales.com/fjc-9281-vacuum-pump-gauge-set-…

AC Leak Detection Kit: jbtoolsales.com/tracerline-tp8626-complete-a-c-…

Visit me at: ericthecarguy.com/

Finding leaks video: youtube.com/watch?v=95RdGLFIbL8

Basics of AC: youtube.com/watch?v=w17DpGCcRj8

AC Performance Test: youtube.com/watch?v=XU_A4wNuHXI

AC pressures: aircondition.com/tech/questions/82/

AC pressures 2: idqusa.com/faqs.php?faq=74&faq_id=74&ca…

As I said in the video you need to be responsible when dealing with refrigerant, also in some locations it's not legal for you to perform your own AC work so keep that in mind and observe your local laws.

More info on HVAC here: ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-hvac-p…

Stay dirty

ETCG

Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information.  EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video.  Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result.  Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy.

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EricTheCarGuy published this 23:49 video tutorial on November 6, 2012. It has been watched 4,412,484 times on YouTube.

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