How to Properly Recharge Your AC System
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2015
- Recharge your AC system properly. I go though all of the steps on how to safely charge your air conditioning system with refrigerant. First you need to evacuate the system, then pull a vacuum, and then add the correct amount of refrigerant based on weight.
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Hi Chris, I owned an automotive air conditioning and radiator service shop for about 30 years. We have charged thousands of vehicles. You did a very good job of explaining how to charge an air conditioner. I have always been extra careful to bleed the air out of the hose/s like you showed. I open the shop in 1973 and sold the business to an employee in 2002 and worked for him a short time. The business is still open today.
Thanks Patrick!
Hey Patrick, i just had a quick question for you. so my system had all of the R-134a drained out of it, but i am not replacing any a/c parts. should i add a/c oil if im not replacing anything? thanks in advance
@@frankambrose4764 im a mechanic- as long as you didnt replace any ac parts you shouldnt need to add oil to the system
So then can I ask you why they charge $200 if it is so simple
@@kneebarx trust me it isnt simple
I’m not much for leaving “comments”. Just felt like I should say “Thank you”. I mean it…the video was perfectly detailed and focused. With out this video…I doubt I would have ever had the confidence to do this repair. Now my AC is blowing cold and you can’t beat the smile off my face. Giving knowledge to people for free is very noble and very appreciated.
Hey quick question Kevin, did you use the tools he listed below or did you just grab the same tool but different brand?
@@vecyl1311 *I bought my vacuum pump and gauge set on ebay for $110 total with shipping and tax. The harbor freight pump costs $150 for 3 cfm pump and gauges are $60, $210 total beofre taxes so $110 for both is a deal, plus the pump that came with the ebay set is 3.5 cfm instead of 3 cfm so it works faster.*
Amen!
But meanwhile you have the scammer mechanics reading and seeing this video with foam on their mouth while twitching
this is a good post.
Chris, Thank u for your research and putting information in simpler language.
Back for a refresher to see if I could get my daughter's a/c working again. Wow, another confirmation why ChrisFix is the best on YT! Detailed, great editing, exactly what what is needed to get the job done right!
Was your high pressure connector hard to take off? When you finished? I closed mines like in the video and it still had pressure in the line making it hard to take off.
@@dnegel9546 After you close the valve at the high pressure fitting, OPEN the high pressure valve at the manifold gauges, and that will bleed out any remaining pressure in the high pressure line out the yellow hose.
This guy saved me hundreds of dollars just for a few minutes of his time. Not just with this video but countless others. I went from almost knowing nothing about cars to fixing my neighbors cars. Thank you Chris.
Man, you are probably the only UA-camr who chooses to go the long and proper way in order to correct even the tiniest of mistakes.
Props to you.
+FrozenHaxor Yea, the only problem is now none of 20,000 people who watched the first version will watch the second version (or at least watch it fully) and they wont thumbs up so it wont make it into UA-cam's algorithm so it wont become popular for people to watch and see. Sucks but I want it to be 100% !
+ChrisFix I actually watched both fully AND liked this one :P
+ChrisFix Now I feel bad now for commenting on that line purge on the previous video :P
By the way, how about a video on replacing the compressor pulley bearing? As far as I know, nobody has done a proper video about it and now you have an old compressor that you could show this on.
+ChrisFix im muting it and letting it play.
+ChrisFix some have.
Hey Chris, I live in AZ and I have repaired a number of AC systems for myself and my friends. I use this video as a reference every time. I appreciate what you do.
do you still do these repairs? lol i wish my dad was here to help me.
this is exactly why I'm here right now...same area of the country too :P just needed a refresher
Arizona eats AC systems for lunch unfortunately, haven’t had AC in any of my any of my trucks since I moved to the Valley 2 years ago. Chris has inspired me to fix them finally 😂
How do you add compressor oil? It is weird that oil goes with refrigerant.
@@kkhang8617they sell them in cans as well
I just fixed my 2009 Honda Fit AC system by watching this video about 100 times and double checking that I was doing everything exactly like Chris did. I ended up having to get a new condenser because there was a hole in mine from a rock. Chris, thanks so much for posting this content. It really helped me a ton and saved me a bunch of money. I truly appreciate you and your work.
Did you replace your condenser by yourself? Then use methods in the video?
@@hardcore4476 yes, the condenser was a pain to remove. One of the bolts rusted shut and I had to get a new hose as well as the condenser. Once I got it in following the steps in the video made it really easy.
@@SadChadrick That’s awesome, good deal!
Coincidentally, I have an 09 Honda Fit too and just yesterday a chuck of metal fell out of a truck that was in front of me on the highway and made impact with my car. The metal was the size of a deep well socket. About 5 minutes later my AC started blowing hot air. I got home and checked my condenser and sure enough there was a huge dent in the condenser and spray residue of AC oil everywhere. Now I'm waiting for my condenser (only $62) from Rockauto to arrive this week.
Did you have to add in refrigerant oil for the condenser?
I got my first car (scion xa 2005) about 7 years ago and the A/C didn't work along with various other issues. The mechanic wanted about 3k to fix the problem (it did have a small leak somewhere, and they said I needed to replace a bunch of parts to fix it) which was almost what I paid for the car at the time. After doing this it worked until a month ago, so I followed this video again and it's still working! With your videos I've helped myself, friends and coworkers fix suspension, brakes, oil pans, alternators, fluids, door handles/other body parts, scratch repair ect. I basically ask them to pay for whatever tools/parts are needed so they're still saving a bunch and I now have a respectable selection of tools! Between the confidence your videos give me and the ease of repair for my car I've saved untold amounts of money, thank you!
Hey Mr Fix, I want to say thank you very much for your videos. I am an OTR ( Over The Road ) truck driver and had an A/C compressor fail. It was most like caused because of boss not pulling a vacuum on the system. I have beat my head against the wall trying to explain why this is an important step, even sent him your video to NO PREVAIL. I had bought this equipment and carry it with me at all times due to the fact that I take my dog with me and travel a lot to AZ and CA. I saved over $1,300 by doing this swap myself and followed your video step by step. Now I can hang frozen meat inside my sleeper lol. You are the greatest and love how in depth you are. May God's love and mercy be plentiful for you and your family.
After watching 20 plus videos I felt the need to write a comment. Thank you for all you do, you literally are the definition of UA-cam university towards Automotive I feel like taking a car apart just for giggles now lol
This video is still helping people 8 years later. Just replaced the condenser in my 2015 Silverado and this video got me through the vacuum/recharge. Thank you!
Awesome!
I love it when Chris does a fix on the vehicle you have. Makes things even more clear than they already are.
Everyone from my area know about Chris fix, he is a living legend for my people and myself.
Wish he was my neighbor 🤣😅
Nice videos Chris! As a (EXTRA) precaution after pulling a vacuum on a car's a/c system and after performing a system leak check for a minimum of the 30 minutes (using a R-134A manifold gauge set ONLY) and BEFORE disconnecting the manifold gauge line set: CLOSE the HIGH & LOW valve at each port, then wait another 15-30 minutes to verify that the High & Low side a/c port needle valves (a.k.a.- Schrader valves) are not leaking. Nothing's more irritating than having a charged a/c system leak at the High or Low side port, immediately after disconnecting the high & Low side line set!
I thought this through, and I think there is a slight issue... So, let's say that the Schrader valve is leaking... Well, if it leaks into a manifold gauge that is completely sealed, then there is no leak at all (no delta)... Instead, I think one would have to close off the valves, bleed the gauges, then watch to see if they go from zero to some value while the Schrader valves are not depressed... Let me know if that is flawed thinking or not... Just realizing that a Schrader valve turned backwards is a blow off valve dependent on spring strength...
Dude this is one of the best how to videos I've ever seen on any subject. Well done! If I'm just disconnecting the condenser for a short time to do an engine swap i assume i wouldn't' have to add any oil, correct? Also if I tape off the open lines would I need to replace dryer and orifice tube?
Excellent & helpful comment Jim Lechner! I know I have a leaky valve, but I had no idea which one, or how to figure how to which. The suggested offered below by The Truth Serum is also very helpful. What a fantastic channel this is @ChrisFix. What an impressive and well deserved subscriber list you have now!
Thank you so much for every UA-camr like you
@@thetruthserum2816 tough to install a schaeder valve backwards as it requires a special tool to remove and install it. Just sayin
Chris,
I just got our cars a/c compressor replaced and charged with correct refrigerant amount 2 weeks ago with your video.
The way you explained was awesome!
Thank you!!
Glad the video was helpful!
This is the best video on vacuum down and re-filling your A/C system with refrigerant on the internet! I've watched it 3 times and then did it on my 2004 F150 that was cycling the compressor constantly and barely cooling. Found it had low AC pressure, 50 on high side and almost nothing on low side as the compressor would only run for about 5 seconds at a time and kick out. Found it had a leak on the high side shrader valve using soap and water trick. Evac'ed the system, replaced shrader valve, vacuumed down the system for the 45-60 min, refilled with correct amount of refrigerant and the system is working great, blowing 40 degree F air again! Thanks!
i followed this video step by step, and it couldn’t have gone any better. i live in vegas and haven’t had AC all summer, but i turned on my AC today and have been smiling all day thanks to this video. this is really easy to do, as long as you have found out where your leak is, and are able to fix it. thank you!
That's what I love to see! Thanks a lot!
Hey Ben I’m in Vegas aswell , would you rent me out your vacuum pump ?!
LethalWithFlight oreilly or autozone rents both the pump and the manifold gauges, you just have to deposit like $350 but they give you all that back when you return it! that’s exactly what i did
I really like seeing videos where a DIY project is explained and performed properly. A vehicle's AC system is nothing to screw around with, but as demonstrated in this video, absolutely something that most people could do with a little mechanical ability, and a lot of attention paid to the details. Excellent video here! Thank you for showing this!
Should the yellow valve be open or closed when vacuuming
@@joseaponte8729 There is no open or close valve on the yellow vacuum line. Just hook it up
@@joseaponte8729 Just for other's benefit since I just did this and it's fresh on my mind: The high pressure (red) line has a valve at the gauge set. The low pressure (blue) line has a valve at the gauge set. If you open either one of these valves it opens a directly path to the yellow line immediately! You never open the valves on the gauges until you are doing a vacuum or filling refrigerant into the system! The ONLY valves you need to open to observe the pressures in the system are the valves on the AC line ends of your blue and red hoses.
I've watched several videos about this and yours is without a doubt the best and most concise I've seen. It's been a few years since I recharged a system. Your video was exactly what I needed. Thanks. Great video.
You are absolutely right about that, I have a ton of equipment and his video explaining how to fix things are the best.
Every time I have to do this (infrequently, so I can't ever remember for sure), I try going through like 5 other videos, before coming back to this one. By far the most clear, concise with all the right info and no unneeded time-wasting bits, and touching all the super important but less commonly mentioned points. You rock
I've watched a few videos now and I must commend you on how thorough they are. Great job, it's greatly appreciated
I am SUPER happy that you really go in-depth and step by step. I am no car guy, but watching your videos have finally gave me the courage to buy some tools, a jack/ramps and stands. I can now level up and do an oil change on my girlfriends car instead of paying someone else. Please continue and thank you for being my teacher :)
+Allen Ruiz Awesome Allen! I am glad you are learning a lot and now have some tools and even change the oil!
Who else wishes this guy was their neighbor lol
For those of us at high altitude, the maximum vacuum your vacuum pump can pull will be less than 30" Hg. In my part of Utah, for example, it's about 26" Hg. Thanks for an excellent video-- all the needed information, but no fluff.
That makes a lot of sense. Thanks for that lil info 👍
Ha here in Kanab Utah, 5000 feet, all I could get was about 24” of Hg that explains a lot!
Pueblo, CO and I’m getting about 20
That's okay. The concern is that you get the absolute pressure in the system as low as possible. The gage pressure, which is measured at your location, is not important.
Thank you so much for this comment! I could only pull 24" at 4600ft
Simple yet thorough explanations! I love how Chris explains the ‘whys’ and ‘why nots’ of doing things. My go-to guy.
He did say "run" the errands...strap them sneakers on.
I recommend replacing the Schrader valves at the high and low pressure ports. Those valves are prone to leaking o-rings after a while, and especially after a service, therefore it’s cheap insurance to just replace them. As one can see, bright green dye is visible in the ports on Chris’s high pressure port. That visible dye is indicative of a leaking schrader valve. The dye is added to refrigerant to help identify leaks on an automotive AC system.
Dye also comes out a bit anytime you use your guages on the shrader valve, but I agree, they cost 50 cents each to replace!
7 yrs ago and this is the go to video every time I do a a/c recharge to make sure I do it right. Thanks for a wonderful video!!!🎉
The AC guy said I need a new compressor- parts and labor 1000$ ... I open this video, replace the compressor valve and recharge AC like in video now my AC 45 F it's crazy. only 20$ valve not a 1000$ . Thanks man for the detailed video !
Thank you. This was a huge help for me to recharge my Jeep after replacing the compressor.
Hell yeah bro that was all I wanted in a UA-cam video keep up the good work!
Chris speaks clear and direct, with a calm demeanor, Thankyou! Chris.. You're the working man's friend..
about to tackle an A/C Compressor, Condenser, and Expansion valve on my 09 Civic Si. This will be the 4th ac system i have worked on and charged. Always come back to this video a couple times to make sure i do the steps properly. All 4 times have been a success and i have save THOUSANDS of dollars doing it myself.
Thank you CHRIS!!!!
Thanks Chris, your walkthrough actually help me fix the AC on my suburban after I replace the compressor from a junkyard. Saved me a few hundred bucks from calling an AC tech for doing something relatively simple, so thanks man!
why do they charge so much for ac service then
@@kneebarx Because this service requires tools and some basic training. The same reason people pay for A/C recharge service is the same they do for oil change or brake jobs. Convenience. Of not having to buy tools, learn something new, and potentially harm yourself or your car trying to fix it.
I’m a total DIY everything in my life kinda guy. I also understand why some of my friends and family will pony up their hard earned cash to get a service done.
@@Ngcarson1337 Just did it myself and works great. after having the right tools found out that it’s ridiculously easy.
@@kneebarx oh for sure, it always helps to have the right tools and knowledge!
I actually picked up the same gauges from this video during harbor freight’s Memorial Day sale for $35. I’ll be purging and refilling my A/C system for the first time using this video. The local Honda dealer wanted $260. No. Thank. You.
Praise the internet, platforms, and search engines for allowing us this information! 🙏🏼 stay blessed.
Thank you Chris! My AC went out recently and I was able to do it my self and save some
Money. It started get warm in my area recently, so I feel relieved now.
Graduated automotive school & im still watching your videos 😅Thx for the link on all the tools !
Never hurts to keep learning.
You got the AC going my Peterbilt. Mechanic wanted 1500. I bought my compressor, air dryer, vacuum pump, freon and manifold gauges in total for 450. Thank you!
The air dryer was probably the simplest one to replace lmao- a diesel tech
Nice concise and to the point. No BS and decent camera work. Good job and thanks.
Very thorough way to properly add refrigerant. Thanks again Chris!
LOVE your videos and simple instructions. I barely knew how to change my own oil a couple years ago now I'm about to replace my AC compressor and recharge the system. So thank you for all you do and sharing your knowledge.
Great video. Well edited and well spoken, only the info needed. I had a cracked condenser and I was confident I could change that but the vacuuming with the crazy looking hoses and gauges had me intimidated. This video gave me the confidence to do it. Thanks.
Have you done it yet?
@@hardcore4476he still scared he's looking at the hoses next will be grabbing them
Hey man been wanting to reach out to you. I’ve been watching your videos since maybe 2012. Learned a lot and because of your detailed videos I’ve come a long way! Started as an amateur mechanic with no college degree and I am now a 3 year diesel technician and loving learning more and more each day!! You deserve every like, follow and subscription that you’ve gained over the years. Thank you! Kick ace teacher.
Crisp Clean Audio and Video With Good Amount Of Detailing as Well.
...Once Again! Good Job! Thank You for the Videos
This is the best, I have changed 2 of these now, and the crazy thing is I just bought a car with a bad compressor and got excited because I could identify the problem and cause, then used that to knock almost an extra 1000 off the price.
Chris Fix has literally saved me thousands of dollars with how to vids and giving me the confidence to learn how to do this stuff on my own.
Awesome! I'm glad the videos have saved you thousands!
@@chrisfixmy high pressure side connection was hard to take off. In the video you closed it and pulled it off no problem. For me i closed it and it was to tight to pull the quick disconnect. It still had refrigerant in the line. I ended up having to open the high pressure side on the valve (where the gauges are) and it came out the yellow hose. I could not get the quick disconnect to release otherwise.
Did i do something wrong? 😢
The low pressure side came off exactly like in your video.
Best info video ever! I've done all what he had shown before but needed a refresher course so I didn't forget a step. He hit ever point! Especially about only low side open while adding.
Very well presented. I have refrigeration classes and you’re very thorough and spot on.
Excellent job explaining the process. I've watched several videos like this and now feel confident I can repair my system.
Thank you! Got my ac running thanks to you. Very simple to follow. Wishing you well!
WOW!! THIS IS THE BEST "HOW TO DO IT" VIDEO I'VE FOUND SO FAR. So GOOD in fact that I had my lady drive me straight to the store and bought the same identical tools to do my own repair!!! I'm excited to get started on fixing that A/C in my caddy that hasn't worked since last year. I cannot afford to pay the mechanic to fix it BUT I can afford the tools to do it myself!!
THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT VIDEO TUTORIAL!!! GOD BLESS!!!
I just want to say thanks for posting this video, with a liitle common sense troubleshooting and your video I was able to fix my AC in my conversion van. Thanks Again!!!!
When u suck the gas from car through vaccum. Where th gas goes from there
Yo Chris thank you so much! Just replaced my A/c compressor for just the cost of the parts and I rented the vacuum pump and manifold gauges from Oreily’s. I couldn’t have done it without your videos. You are awesome my man 👍🏽😁
That's what I love to hear! Thanks a lot!
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chris i bet ive watched a hundred youtube videos on this and ill say you are the best at explaining ,you are patient and clear thanks again
Thank you Chris, you have made the best most clear and detailed video for recharging ac and drawing vacuum I have come across. Very helpful, makes tackling it a much more comfortable process
I don't know some people dislike this video? The guy and his video is one of the most detailed on you tube about DIY a/c refill. Good job man and ignore the idiots who dislikes your info.
Thanks a lot Dan! Hater's gonna hate as they say! I am glad the video was helpful!
Mhmm they are just haters. We have to avoid them or else we feel bad and discouraged
dan deac - it’s the a/c professional who spent big bucks on schools and AC certification who are complain.
Medically speaking, a physician is the only person actually qualified to put on a band-aid.
Thank you so much Chris I bought an 01 mustang gt 5 speed and I've done just about everyone of your tutorials on her to get her right now she's running pitch perfect!!
@@MercuryRisingFast Hows the AC coming along?
@@MercuryRisingFast I love it when a plan comes together.
@@MercuryRisingFast Mine had a problem. It ended up being a rotten vacuum hose and a non working vacuum check valve. I imagine parts of the disentigrating hose are in the check part. Now, i put some hooks in the ceiling and hang meat in it at night because it is so cold. But, it is nice because I like to take my little dog everywhere. I can leave it running with the AC blowing, and she is fine. Im in a rough rural environment here. I was twenty miles away at a chicken farm replacing a compressor last night on an International truck. But, shes my pal, checks out the area while I am working.
We appreciate your effort and what you doing for car community I have replaced 3-4 A/C Compressor’s and recharge successfully just watching your video thanks ✌🏽
The best no BS training video on AC service ever! Thanks.
That's why I wanted you to be so good. Not everyone can think like you. Step by step, I have accepted you as a teacher.
@Taken Apart What's that step?
Exactly taken apart what steps are those?
This was helpful and very very detailed. Great video!
I’m impressed! This is actually a really great video. Thank you for giving such a detailed explanation!!
Really really helpful. Had to take notes, but your step-by-step directions have really helped me.
Thank you so much for this video. I had to replace my heater core in my Ram 2500 before winter so wasn't to worried about AC but now the temps were in the 90's and had to get this done. Your video made it very easy to recharge my system and the air went from 101 degrees down to 50. Everybody riding in my truck will now enjoy the AC especially my kids who had to endure a 2 and half hour trip with temps in the mid 90's. I was able to rent the equipment at the parts store get it filled up and return the equipment all in about 2 1/2 hours. Again Thanks!
Nice triple 7’s! What store did you rent the equipment from?
@@hardcore4476 I have rented them from O'Reilly's before and now bought the manifold and vacuum from Harbor Frieght. I have done this several times now so this video is super helpful!
@@superbon777 Awesome! How do you evacuate the refrigerant and do you lose any oil when doing so?
@@hardcore4476 I rigged an old AC filler to open while connected that has a trigger I could depress and used the universal tank recovery unit 😜. I had no oil loss. Only time I had any loss was actually messing with the compressor and having the lines disconnected for other engine related work.
@@superbon777 Right on.. All is good I fixed it and have ice cold air now! I had to use cheap orange vacuum pump from harbor fart because I couldn’t find an adapter for my vacuum pump anywhere that hooked up to manifold Ac gauges.
Thank you Chris. Your video walked me right through the steps to recharge my system after a compressor and condenser change out.
System putting out 46.3 degree air at 86 degrees ambient.
Well done sir.
That's what I love to see right there!
Excellent video. It’s been a while since I’ve worked on AC and I’m about to replace an entire system. Feel much better going in now. Thanks !
Of all the videos I've watched, your explanation and video is thorough and easy to follow...
You've earned my subscription to your channel...!!!
Great job 👍👍👍👍👍
So helpful as usual Chris thank you! I was wondering bout oil cause in your compressor replace video it wasn't mentioned! Glad to know you still had a plan for that! I added mine directly to compressor before install cause the instructions said to do so. Thanks bud!
EXCELLENT! Now I have the confidence to do it. Videos are wonderfully lit and high definition: wonderful.
excellent video. Clear and easy to understand. Thank you for the help. You covered all the major points without going overboard.
Thank you Chris, I trust you more than I trust myself.
I like how you never do anything half way and strive to make every video perfect. I appreciate this and I'm glad you added that new part worth purging the yellow line even though it was not a big deal leaving it out.
+Chris Thanks a lot Chris! I really appreciate it!
Hey Chris Fix!
I have a 2005 camry. The only time I get very cold air is when I push the recycle button and ona very hot day I have to crank the fan up for the car to stay cold. I have added freon but it still goin the same way after a couple days. Does this mean compressor going bad?PLEASE HELP anyone! somebody!
@@Grenplen One of the hardest things your a/c has to cope with is removing the humidity from the air inside your vehicle. When you're not on recycle, you're pulling in warm humid air from outside instead of the air inside that has already cycled through your evaporator and had some of its moisture removed.
@@jeremy49988 I believe you're correct. But I also heard that too much recycled air can cause too much moisture.?? 🤔
Chris, thank you much. Never even thought about doing this before, and you walked me right through it. Again, I'm very grateful.
I have watched these videos for a while and I have learned so much. Thank you ! you explained all this so good man! God bless you!
Can’t thank you enough chrisfix 🙌🏽✊🏽💪🏽
Well done. Accurate and professional information. Thank you for the knowledge!
I’ve been following for awhile and I appreciate all the vids you do.
I just did this to my vehicle after about 6-8yrs without having a/c (time flies). I appreciate all the steps you made in this vid. It helped me restore my system and I have a/c once again. 👏🏻👍🏻😎
Great video after managing auto shop and not having to actually do the work I needed this refresher thank you .
Nice job! That's for someone who was in the mechanic side 20 years.
great video. did step by step in my 07 jeep patriot. was a great diy project. thanks
What all did you replace on your patriot?
Very well explained, and not just this video, but the other ones are really well explained as well, keep up the great work!
6 yrs later and your video is still helping ppl like me learn how to diy and save money.. You da man! I also subscribed
Welcome aboard and thanks a lot!
Ugh love these vids. 5 years old and still useful
Good! Worked like ya said, 98 Honda Civic 5 Speed 300k miles Good!
Awesome!
That reminds me, I need to put my 01 civic together. The cam position sensor was going out, I wasnt driving it. They told me, but it was fine when i tried it. But, it did it on me once. Made the exhaust manifold get red hot, and it was bright red. Made the head gasket leak. I took head off. In retrospect, I had a couple of loose head bolts, should have just tightened and kept going. Bolts just got hot and loosened. Barely a leak. I could go 22 miles before it would get hot.
An additional tip for car AC service: If your manifold gauge set isn't new (mine is inherited), check the condition of the rubber refrigerant hose seals. They can be replaced and should be replaced if they are old, compressed, hard, or otherwise deteriorated -- either that, or purchase a new hose set. Also, when storing the manifold gauge set, loosen the fittings a bit so the seals don't get compressed. Tighten them when you are ready to use them.
Mine were so old, when I tried to remove the seals, they came out in hard, crumbly pieces.
You mean, there is a rubber seal inside the SAE 1/4 inch-type metal connector ?
Question.
Should you purge the yellow hose again when disconnecting the first can, and attaching the second can?
Definitely great step by step flow on how to do a proper job thank you
Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfix what even is “recharging an AC”
@@jayasmrmore3687 refill
Thank you for making such a detailed video!! Merry Christmas to you and your Family from Ours!
Merry Christmas!
One of the best explained videos so far!! ❤
My 1997 gmc finally blows cold for the first time in 4 years of ownership! I ended up replacing all components but used your vids a lot as support! Thank you so much
Whooo Hoooo I did it! Great video bud. I was always afraid to do a/c. Now my 1990 chevyvan 30 small RV has a/c again!
Did you retrofit?
@@truthhurts2149 No that was already done had replace the condenser underneath the dash with some leaks and get a new compressor, but I did it… Harbor freight.
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I like Chris and his videos. I can't find fault in them. Are there an AC masters watching this that can explain why over 3000 people thumbed it down? I can't find any problem with the video.
I know there are always "haters" but.. seriously? 3000+?
Those are the people with r1234yf systems.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Your video was so helpful and detailed, my husband and I were able to recharge the system per your video and my 2011 Buick Lacrosse is now once again cooling. Thank you for saving us $$$$ !! We are so grateful and appreciative.
Great tutorial! Thanks for posting this! I’m replacing a condenser on a Mitsubishi Mirage and now feel confident in doing the job correctly. My only question is how much oil to add.
Awesome! I would search online or in a service manual and see if it has the spec on how much oil to add for a condenser replacement.
So i had a leak on my a/c and replace condenser so everything gas and oil came out of the sistem? If not how do i know how much oil to put it?
Amazing video, i follow all the steps and i was able to fix my truck’s AC system with no problem.
Also doing it yourself and trying to speak like Chris when going through the steps helped me alot. Thanks Chris Fix.
Great video. It’s my go to every time I have to service one of my vehicles A/C system. Very easy to follow along. Great job
Great tutorial! Sometimes I watch you fix stuff just for fun!
Losing points with UA-cam over your sense of integrity makes me like and trust you even more (and I thought that was impossible)! :>) Thanks Chris. You are truly one of good guys.
+A LeBlanc ?? how did he lose points with YT? Just curious.
His statement actually. I think taking down the first, most watched over the second, which he didn't think would be watched by as many people would count against his total watched count...bit I'm only guessing.
A LeBlanc
Ah...I see. Thanks.
+A LeBlanc Thanks bud! I truely want the best content I can produce and the best tips I can give so when I realized I left out the purging tip (even though it isnt really necessary) I wanted to go back and include it. I wish I would have realized it before because this video will not become popular since most people wont watch it again and if they do, they wont watch the whole thing which is super important for the youtube algorithm.
+Tommy Rad I reuploaded the video when I realized I left out the purging tip (even though it isnt really necessary). This was after almost 30k people saw the video so I wont be getting those views on this video which means this video wont get popular.
Gotta love UA-cam. Thank you, man. AC is blowing ice cold again. A must because we’ve been in the 90s all week. I would’ve never thought I could do this on my own, I’m so proud of myself 😂
I would like to say Thank you very much Chris for your sweet voice and awesome very detailed video on cars and its maintenance.
all your vids are good Chris thanks for all your time here
+Nick Dama thanks Nick! Glad the videos are helpful!
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Chris, thanks for the very clear and informative ac charging Video! This is without a doubt one of the best DIY Videos on You Tube. I especially liked your "to the point information" without all the folksy chit chat and long drawn out explanations, not to mention background noises. Thanks again for a job well done! YR Munoz