window a/c compressor change??

[ryebox]

hey all.

I've just got a window air conditioner for free and of course it doesn't work. The compressor is not cooling and is probably low, or out of refrigerant. But I do have a dehumidifier that is working. After removing the cover of both, I can see that the compressors look identical. My question, is could I change the good compressor into the a/c by means of removing and resoldinging refrigerant lines?? Or will I lose refrigerant in the process. I tried to find properties on refrigerant, whether its a gas or liquid when unit is off but no luck...

Thanks all for the help

Ryan

[Boilerguy]

You should buy a new A/C or call for professional service. DO NOT try to repair this yourself if your not a properly trained & licensed tech.

[Ed Imeduc]

If you not EPA you cant mess with the freon in them. You wont have the tools to change them out like freon, vacuum pump and such. Also the compressors might look alike but they sure arent the same. if you open them and let the freon out you can get hit with a $10,000 fine .


ED ;)