Heat Pumps and Electric Heating - Recovering / replacing R-22?
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boiler79
02-09-09, 09:24 PM
I have a simple question about heat pump servicing. I had a heat pump serviceman work on my 6-yr. old Carrier system today. He recharged the system and put 5 lbs. of R-22 in. He also found a valve which he said was apparently damaged (possibly during initial installation) and should be replaced.
My question is - since I just paid $225 for 5 lbs or R-22, if I get the valve replaced will they be able to recover/reuse this refrigerant. Or will I have to pay for all new R-22 to recharge the system. They tell me the repair will involve evacuating the refrigerant, cutting out and replacing the valve, then recharging.
Any help that anyone can provide would be appreciated. Thanks!
My question is - since I just paid $225 for 5 lbs or R-22, if I get the valve replaced will they be able to recover/reuse this refrigerant. Or will I have to pay for all new R-22 to recharge the system. They tell me the repair will involve evacuating the refrigerant, cutting out and replacing the valve, then recharging.
Any help that anyone can provide would be appreciated. Thanks!
GregH
02-10-09, 04:59 AM
Depends on what is customary in your area..........you will need to call and ask what their policy on this is.
Where I am for the relatively small amount of refrigerant involved the cost to reclaim and reinstall the refrigerant is pretty much the same as installing new gas.
A more important question is why did they charge the system without fixing the leak first.
Here it is a legal requirement to do so before adding gas.
Where I am for the relatively small amount of refrigerant involved the cost to reclaim and reinstall the refrigerant is pretty much the same as installing new gas.
A more important question is why did they charge the system without fixing the leak first.
Here it is a legal requirement to do so before adding gas.
dun11
02-10-09, 05:00 AM
If the tech comes back with a clean recovery tank you can reuse the refrigerant:thumbup:
mattison
02-10-09, 07:13 AM
Exactly what Dun stated. It is very unlikely that the tech will have a clean recovery tank. It's hard to tell what residuals are in his recovery tank and for the small amount you would save there is a chance the refigerant would be contaminated.
dun11
02-10-09, 06:34 PM
I'll say this.....if you where under a service contract with that company, the tech would have a clean tank:eek:
crimsontide2186
02-15-09, 08:33 AM
Exactly what Dun stated. It is very unlikely that the tech will have a clean recovery tank. It's hard to tell what residuals are in his recovery tank and for the small amount you would save there is a chance the refigerant would be contaminated.
When the technician recovers the refrigerant, it should go into a recovery cylinder used only for R-22. Also, I am almost certian, if the tech recovers it properly, the refrigerant can be placed back into your system (and only your system) without having to be recycled.
When the technician recovers the refrigerant, it should go into a recovery cylinder used only for R-22. Also, I am almost certian, if the tech recovers it properly, the refrigerant can be placed back into your system (and only your system) without having to be recycled.
dun11
02-15-09, 01:55 PM
When the technician recovers the refrigerant, it should go into a recovery cylinder used only for R-22. Also, I am almost certian, if the tech recovers it properly, the refrigerant can be placed back into your system (and only your system) without having to be recycled.
And you would be rightBeer 4U2
And you would be rightBeer 4U2