Is Vacuuming Necessary When Recharging Car Air Conditioning with Refrigerant?
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Recharging a car's air conditioning system with refrigerant does require vacuuming. The purpose of vacuuming the air conditioning system before adding refrigerant is to remove air and moisture from the system and to further check the system's sealing under vacuum conditions. The presence of air and moisture in the system can lead to a series of adverse consequences. The method for vacuuming: 1. Connect the air conditioning system properly to prevent refrigerant leakage; 2. Use a hex key to switch to the automatic mode for the air conditioning to operate normally, then open the high-pressure valve. Next, use the hex key to press the charging port's needle valve to release the gas inside for about 10 seconds—not too long to avoid excessive loss of refrigerant. This process allows the air inside the pipelines to be released; 3. Open both the high and low-pressure valves and connect the power cord.