Is the Freon in Cars the Same as That in Household Air Conditioners?

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OCayden
07/29/25 6:17pm
Freon in cars is the same as that in household air conditioners. Below is a partial introduction about car air conditioners: Lack of refrigerant or leaks: Most cases of insufficient cooling are due to a lack of refrigerant. You can first measure the air conditioning pressure. If both high and low pressures are low, it is likely a lack of refrigerant, and you simply need to add refrigerant until the pressure is appropriate. Excessive pressure in the air conditioning system: The car air conditioning system has its own pressure due to the compressor's operation. When too much refrigerant is added or there is a blockage in the pipeline, the system pressure can become too high. In such cases, the control system will disengage the compressor's electromagnetic clutch, causing the compressor to shut down. The solution is simple: once excessive pressure is confirmed, release some refrigerant to restore normal pressure. Damaged evaporator temperature sensor or pressure switch: The evaporator, also known as the evaporator box, is located in the air duct under the dashboard. Here, the refrigerant vaporizes and absorbs heat to produce low temperatures. When air flows through the small channels above the evaporator, it is cooled. The compressor stops when the temperature approaches the frost point. If this sensor is damaged and frequently gives false readings of approaching frost temperature, the compressor will shut down frequently.
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