Changing Air Conditioning: Handling Freon

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Q: I am having a new central air system installed and need to repair and raise the concrete slab before the installers come. I am not sure how to disconnect the old unit to remove it before fixing the pad. Do I need the freon discharged before I start disconnecting the unit's piping to move it?

A: If you have a single heating and air conditioning system that is contained within one unit, it will be no problem to just unhook all the piping before moving it.

However, if you have a split system with the air conditioning unit outdoors and the heating unit/furnace located elsewhere, then by law you need to have a licensed heating and air specialist come disconnect it because of the chance of leaking freon into the environment. I suggest you talk to the company that will be installing it and have them come do that for you.

If they can't get that done before you need to disconnect it to fix the concrete pad, please visit our site at: http://www.servicemagic.com, type "Air Conditioning" into the search box, submit a service request for "Repair Electric Air Conditioning" so we can match you with the ideal service professional in your area.

Good luck!

This information was brought to you by Vince McDonald of McDonald's Plumbing, Heating & Air in Sacramento CA.

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