How we recover mini split refrigerant back to the outdoor unit, same as how it shipped #minisplit

[angstrommanagement]

Great video, super simple, HVAC folks dont want ahyone to see this because they thrive on freon recovery and replacement services, winning!

[ErsinGokay]

Very good method. As long as the compressor is working you can do that otherwise close both valves and suck the freeon from the pipes with a pump.

[robinjeffery]

What an excellent video!! I am in the long process of residing my house with home made log siding. I want the benefit of AC this year, but the linesets would have to be removed when I do that side of the house with the siding. I am slow, after quadruple heart bypass! Didn't know this was a possibility! Thank you!!!

[phillipstarr]

Good video apart from the painful part of watching you use the Allen keys.

[JaredJanhsen]

I've seen this king valve trick used on larger central units. I didn't know if it would work for mini-splits as well. Very useful tip. I was wondering if I'd have to shell out for a gas'n'go if my mini split ever had to come off the wall for siding repair/replacement.

[triangledetecting]

I had no idea you could do that. I got one outdoor unit I want to move. The mount is not good but I was worried about the refrigerant lines. I will have to try this in the spring.

[yorkehunt]

you should cut the power right after closing the second valve

[icandreamstream]

Keep in mind units with inverter protection will trip an error when the pressure drops down pretty low, say 25-30 psi.

[RFoctane]

Maybe better audio and a more of a complex set up from start to finish would make this video perfect

[diysolaradventures]

What setting is the mini split on when u disconnect the ⁶ the ac setting or heating setting or do it matter ??

[telosfd]

For more than ten years my split unit (indoor) its not working because of broken PCB. How can i start the compressor to collect the Freon and then remove the entire unit. hanks a lot for your video.

[martinwinlow]

Might be worth mentioning that (I assume) the min-split's compressor is doing the work here... no external vacuum pump needed... Is that correct?

[wggdlgb]

Can you please upload a video with the full process and full step by step procedure including attaching hoses, opening or closing valves how you set up your gauges etc and removing the hoses etc. Like thank you so much for sharing this but I still have a lot of questions after this video. I have a multi zone mini split with two heads. Do I run both for the pump down or is one on okay?

[MelvinAlc]

Ok but where is the yellow line connected to in the out door unit you not showing it ??

[dicksonfu]

Just wonder how much longer before the outdoor unit may blow up? I saw those guy chatting causally while the gauge needle already hit the zero point, and finally the video ended.

[AnthonySanchez]

Whenever you recover the freon back into the outside unit, what are the changes that air or any form of moisture will be inside the outside unit? If you didn’t perform a vacuum test the first time?

[bradspaugh]

Do we need to worry about the air that is in the gauge line before doing any of this? Need to vac out the blue hose or anything or just plug it in and go. Seems like the unit will suck in whatever air is in the blue hose when you do this. Or should we let a tiny bit of coolant come out of the gauge so the blue hose has coolant in it instead of air?

[no_spark]

I'm thinking of buying a used heatpump hotwater system. Since the "indoor" unit is the cylinder and it's in heating mode, i'm guessing this technique won't work?

[primate]

Do you have air conditioner on or heat on?

[dmac]

I have a pioneer 18k unit with a 40’ linset that I added additional r410a when installed. I want to move the unit to a different location because of a remodel. Will the unit only hold the amount for a 25’ linset when I pump it down or do I need to buy a tank to store the additional coolant?