How To Add Refrigerant To Your Air Conditioner R410A & R22

My Central A/C stopped working and I called a Serviceman. He said the Unit is 30 years old and to get a new one. He didn't even open the cover to do a diagnostic test. They quoted me $11k, plus a permit fee for $400. After watching your videos, I inspected the Starting Capacitor and it had leaked fluid. I bought a new one for $9.86 ,installed it and now I'm freezing in my home. Words cannot describe the feeling when that Compressor kicked on and my Girlfriend called me a Genius. Thank you so much, for what you do in helping out us DIY'ers. My words of gratitude does not come close in appreciation.

You really are performing a public service to all Americans. I cannot thank you enough. We need more people like you in the world 👍😀

Thank you. I’m 76 sharing with my 50+ year old sons and you made it simple for us all.

I’ve had my EPA license since 1998 and haven’t worked in the field for a long time. I woke up to a frozen coil in my 410A system. This video is a great review before I dust off my gauges and get to work. I’m glad I came across this video it’s very practical without all the jargon and double talk used to baffle the customer and confuse into thinking adding refrigerant is brain surgery. The field has changed so much but basically it’s still the same. Thank you for making this video to help and not just to inflate your own ego by sprouting a lot of technical terms as many do.

I was just quoted $3000 just to add r-22 to one of my systems. and over 10k for replacement. this is a 4 ton unit, so I just installed my first mini split today, and doing another one next month. these HVAC guys are putting themselves out of business. I ill never call anyone again.

I have my EPA 608 Cert. and recently joined our HVAC group. Appreciate the information you provide. Im 62 years old and never stop learning. Learning helps the mind stay young!!!

You don’t need the class. I studied for the test on my own and was easily able to pass the test. Beyond simple.

Keep up the good work. My elderly neighbors were about to be scammed out of thousands for a replacement unit. Turns out he had be using the incorrect size filter and their evap coil was severely clogged. A Sunday afternoon and $30 in supplies had them back in business.

I feel like I'm going to HVAC School. I should have done this 40 years ago. So much useful info here. Thank you very much.

Thank you sir, the world needs more people like you, giving is a blessing to many and at the same time is creating blessings for you.

Great video, thanks, you just saved me a expensive service call. The A/C guy wanted $600 a pound for R22 and I bought a 5 pound can from Ability for $249.00.

Really appreciate your input on adding Freon to my unit. It will be very helpful to me. I have been into industrial gases for 42 years. Did not know how to do a bigger unit like I have. You made it very simple. Thanks R.Cunningham

I had to get my EPA for my job but I knew nothing about working on AC hvac, but it comes up new properties sometimes, and I found out I love troubleshooting systems, getting pretty good at it. then I ended up on an old property, and I had to get more knowledge. spent a ton on tools now i’m set up. and i look forward to ac/ heat calls

Thank you for putting this together it's a great video. One item that seems to be really important for this is the leak detection. You mention it it kind of jumped over it, don't know if you did a video on it. That is absolutely critical before you add new freon. Otherwise your viewers are throwing good money after bad. Looking forward to leak detection DIY tips Thanks again

Thank you for the update on this. Not only will I be studying on my own to pass the test but I also will be purchasing the gauges and the refrigerant as soon as winter hits that way it's cheaper. God Bless be safe.

I am hooked. You are my new youtube guy for hvac. I am a certified mechanic and do auto a/c, so your easy to understand videos are making it a cinch crossover for me since I already have a a/c background and try to learn more about hvac everyday. My gauge set is even R-134a/ R-22 set so I can use them on my house condenser as I am preparing to do my first house hook up with them as I think my R-22 is low. Please make more of these hook up and read and add videos on house condensers. Subscribed and looking at buying hvac tools on your affiliate links as I type this.

Glad you showed to purge the air out of the hoses to avoid non condesibles getting into the system

I'm an electrician with a motor rewind shop. I want thank you and congratulations on what your doing with your videos. You are a very good teacher. Maybe I'll get my HVAC license also just because of you, thank you.

Thank you !! I just paid for a new unit, but what you just showed me is great, I'll keep my unit clean as you showed me how on other videos, THANK YOU!!!

It is great to get a professional’s insight on doing DIY projects properly.