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any - Air Con recharge - Doc

Why is it that the A/C system on a car needs recharging, but a domestic refrigerator can last 25 years with no attention?

any - Air Con recharge - Peter D

In a freeser/frifgr the compressor and motor are a completely sealed unit. In a car the compressor is a stamd alone unit with seals on the input shaft that very very slowly leak. Car A/C should be run at least 10 minuts a week to ensure the lubricating oil is run throught the system to keep the seal supple. Regards Peter

Edited by Peter D on 11/10/2010 at 20:30