Need to remove old central air unit

09-20-2005, 03:01 AM	#1
pmb003 Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3	Need to remove old central air unit :D I have purchased a new central air unit and I need to remove the old central air unit. How do i depressurize the compressor?

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09-21-2005, 01:06 AM	#2
Teetorbilt Contractor   Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jensen Beach, FL Posts: 835	Need to remove old central air unit Today, you need a licensed pro with recovery equipment. The days of 'lettin it fly' are over.

04-28-2006, 03:33 PM	#3
didn'tdoit Newbie   Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28	Need to remove old central air unit can 't you tell him how to do it, without loosing any freon? Just do a condenser pump down? Is that not legal either?

04-30-2006, 01:26 PM	#4
coolmen Member     Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: jersey Posts: 135	Need to remove old central air unit install gauges, back seat (close)Liquid line, close off suction side 1/4 to 1/2 way. operate condenser. the gauge preasure readings wil steadaly drop toward 0 psi.when you get to 0psi close off the suction side quickly the rest of the way and shut off condenser. your done

05-03-2006, 05:05 PM	#5
Alyssa Newbie   Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: FL Posts: 13	Need to remove old central air unit If you can, keep the unit and bring it to a junk yard if you have one near by. You won't get rich but you can make a few bucks on the copper etc in the unit. Mind you, if you have a pick up truck that makes it easier and less hassle.