How Long Does It Typically Take to Recharge Freon in a Car's Air Conditioning System?

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VanMichael
07/30/25 5:05am
Generally, a Freon recharge is needed every 2 years. Below is an introduction to the classification of car air conditioning systems: 1. By driving method: Independent type (uses a dedicated engine to drive the compressor, offering large cooling capacity and stable operation, but with high cost, large size and weight, mostly used in large and medium-sized buses) and non-independent type (the air conditioning compressor is driven by the car engine, with cooling performance significantly affected by the engine's operation, less stable, mostly used in small buses and sedans). 2. By air conditioning performance: Single-function type (separate installation of cooling, heating, and ventilation systems, operated independently without interference, mostly used in large buses and trucks) and integrated heating-cooling type (sharing a blower and air ducts for cooling, heating, and ventilation, controlled on the same panel, which can be divided into combined type where cold and warm air work separately and mixed temperature-adjustable type where cold and warm air can work simultaneously).
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