Recharge a Car AC with EZ Chill or AC Pro Refrigerant

In this video, you will learn how to recharge your car AC with EZ chill or AC Pro refrigerant. This KIA Sorrento was not running cold enough. I will show you how to use EZ Chill or AC Pro to recharge the AC in your car or truck. This is an easy and inexpensive way to recharge the AC in your car.
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[@flannelguydiy6458]

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[@Tkshopp]

I have a 98 Jeep Cherokee Classic with around 115,000 miles. I was actually without ac for several years not knowing this was all I needed lol. Worked like a charm.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

glad to hear that!

[@cr6823]

Well just think of all the calories you melted away by driving without a.c. all those years....That's how I'm trying to look at it. 🤣

[@Tkshopp]

@@cr6823 Lmao exactly

[@mrsnaturallyclassy]

Thank you so much for your video! my family and I are on vacation in Orlando and our AC stopped working we almost melted. we ran to Walmart and watched your video and voila we are back in business!! thanks again!

[@flannelguydiy6458]

Glad it was helpful!

[@frankmendoza4062]

Thank you Flannel Guy. I needed to see the process again. I had forgotten the very vital part to turn on the car's AC before attaching the can through the hose...

[@flannelguydiy6458]

Thanks for watching Frank!

[@edboiadvanced]

Thanks man. This was very helpful.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

thank you!

[@dfields9511]

Thanks this helped me charge my a/c on a 2001 model car.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

I am glad that it helped. That is why I make the videos.

[@howardscho2560]

My AC has not been getting cold enough, and the passenger side seemed warmer than the driver’s side. Sometimes the AC would be cold even when it was hot out and other times it would barely be cold even when it was not above 80 degrees outside. I figured it was probably low on refrigerant as you lose some over time with age and the car is 6 years old. Figured I would give this a try. I started up the AC on my 2015 Sonata Hybrid and let it run a while, it was only coming out at 62 degrees. Put the included pressure gauge on and it was reading just at the top of the green area. So I gave this a try and got it up to the just about the middle of the blue area, did not want to overcharge it. The temperature coming out of the ducts dropped to 38 degrees. Very pleased now, hopefully the problem was just slight loss of refrigerant over time and not a leak that drains it down soon. Will have to wait and see.

[@nyyankee488]

great video! thanks! Just did mine and back to normal

[@flannelguydiy6458]

thank you!

[@rdvideo1]

Just added and thank you. Saved me an inconvenient and expensive trip to the service dept. Now to wait and see if it doesn't leak.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

I am glad it worked out for you

[@seekfactsnotfiction9056]

@@flannelguydiy6458 the product in the link says not available now, plus why is it expensive compared to others which I've seen costs less than $ 40. Is there a reason why this one should cost about $170.00 according to the link in the description?! Please tell me there's a legit reason or it was by mistake. I need to get refrigerant for the first time. Mechanics used to charge me about $120.00 everytime I go for AC issues! I think they're rip offs. I was told I could do it my self and it shouldn't be more than $30 bucks if DIY... btw it is for a Lexus sedan and it says R134a type

[@flannelguydiy6458]

@@seekfactsnotfiction9056 When I linked to it that product was NOT that expensive. I am looking for alternatives and once I find it I will change the link.

[@dailyswag8970]

Thanks so much!! I was about to die in this Texas heat! 😓

[@flannelguydiy6458]

you are welcome Lady Swag!

[@2005Pilot]

Worked for me!! THANKS 👍

[@flannelguydiy6458]

i am glad that it worked for you

[@guzmankrystal65]

Thanks this really helped ❤️💙

[@flannelguydiy6458]

I am glad it worked for you Krystal

[@karenkelleher989]

why in the hell does this video have 39 thumbs down? Seriously? Well, Flannel Man, this helped me out a lot. Thank you so much. I had to do this for the first time by myself, and this was so very helpful. I did it! All by myself! yay.. Kind of......because, you DID help....

[@flannelguydiy6458]

Karen, I am glad the video helped you. That is what it is here for. As far as the thumbs down, it was probably 39 mechanics who are pissed off that people can do this for themselves LOL... Seriously, there are just a lot of sour people out there. Ask anyone with a youtube channel. You can have a video that shows how to cure cancer and there will be people giving it a thumbs down.

[@JustMe-mt5df]

Karen Kelleher ask a mechanic Then make your own informed decision. It’s 100 today, my ac just crapped out 2 days ago I’m gonna give this a shot today.

[@henryfernandez2533]

Wow I've been struggling because I didnt know you had to press a button, The auto parts guy didnt know either so now that I know I'm going to give it a go.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

good luck Henry. I hope it works for you.

[@henryfernandez2533]

Flannel Guy DIY Followed your video and couldnt wait so I did it latenight 7days ago, So far so good man thanks, Stayed in the car 15 mins after adding it and it was freezing, Hopefully it repairs the leak in my 09' Pontiac G8 GT, AC is a big deal in Miami..

[@jeffpolaras9273]

Lol

[@jenvargo8575]

Thank you! You made it so easy!!

[@flannelguydiy6458]

i am glad that it worked for you Jen!

[@ForeverLaQuetta]

Finally a lady 🤣 did u do this yourself ? I want to try but I’m scared to death I might make it worse

[@jenvargo8575]

I did. I think you'll be fine :-)

[@flannelguydiy6458]

I agree... these things are easy enough to use.

[@graitab.4945]

I have just found your channel, because in my HONDA CIVIC 2004 (purchased used in 2011) it seems like the A/C is not working at all! Before going to PEP Boys or similar, I was looking for DIY options to save some bucks. I usually do/fix anything I can in my home, watching KZbin videos, but I have not done any mayor thing on my car. I read the comments below...and I am sure, that if I go to one of these places, they will find a leak or something else that need to be repaired...they always do (I am a woman), then I give them the dirty look or just say straight away that they are out of their mind and sometimes they give me an alternative 😀

[@flannelguydiy6458]

Graita, you should try this first. For less than $20 it is worth a shot.

[@truleyblessed7406]

Thanks

[@franciscomedinav]

My AC is back to life. Thanks for the video.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

I am glad that it worked out for you

[@weliveinasimulation.]

Is that gauge reusable to refill using any store brand canister.

[@Tyra_Richards]

helpful vid

[@robertthornton1014]

Im not gonna lie i did a review on this stuff first cuz some of these freons you buy will kill your compressor but this stuff works great

[@flannelguydiy6458]

glad it worked for you

[@podatrb3360]

Smoke more weed, because you're not stupid enough...

[@colinas_hitman2424]

When u checked the gauge do you gotta hold on to the trigger or let go

[@kouroshavin1]

Thank you so much,By this Video I saved almost $100

[@flannelguydiy6458]

you are welcome!

[@MrManicola]

NICE VIDEO

[@flannelguydiy6458]

Thanks

[@jeremybonilla6158]

Thx for the tip bud. Btw can i keep the hose after

[@flannelguydiy6458]

keep the hose? What do you mean?

[@jeremybonilla6158]

Flannel Guy DIY the charging hose and gauge

[@jeralm7829]

Pretty sure he means to keep the hose to reuse it with another can and so on if needed or on other vehicles...

[@flannelguydiy6458]

yes Jeremy... you can re-use the hose

[@malia7624]

the hose that connects to the bottle is the right size for my low pressure port but it keeps slipping off, any suggestions on what i should do?

[@flannelguydiy6458]

i just think you may not be attaching it correctly

[@africaster]

24hours too late😱 Wife was charged $110 today to recharge using freon 😡

[@flannelguydiy6458]

oh NO!! ok well now you know.

[@WaysOfTheWarrior]

lol not bad.. I took mine in because I knew I had a leak and they charged me $200 to tell me i have a leak but they cant find it so they put dye in it and to come back... NOPE ill just learn to do it myself thank you. Oh and now my engine coolant is leaking since being in their shop...

[@matthewwagner47]

Thats ok friend, the cans of refrigerant only last a year or so. When you have a garage refill your A/C it lasts for several years.

[@johnhehir508]

Temperature setting has to be set at its coldest setting , The Green zone registers between 25-40 psi ,

[@devintrim6213]

So i have a question, not sure if you know the answer, but i have a 2012 kia sorento, i followed the instructions on the can, and i had my AC on high, and for as long as it’s been without putting the refrigerant in it, it was definitely needed. the compressor was running, so i then put the hose on the low pressure thing. as soon as i put it on, it went straight to alert it may be overcharged, but the thing is i never filled it i didn’t even start the process. so do you know what i need to do to fix this problem? thanks

[@flannelguydiy6458]

I am not too sure Devin. Try to do it again

[@ginovega9825]

Where did you get the AcuRite clip-on thermometer?

[@flannelguydiy6458]

I really don't remember. It is not a clip on though. It was just resting inside of the vent. That thermometer is made for the kitchen. So, you may be able to find it at walmart or someplace like that.

[@TheJohnnyMannion]

Does the refrigerant come with the hose and gauge? I need to do this

[@flannelguydiy6458]

Yes the refrigerant does come with both the hose and the gauge.

[@steved0123]

It looks like you have the can upside down. Won't this cause liquid to go into the low side and possibly break the compressor valves? Maybe upright and 3:00 is better.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

Steve... thanks for watching. Followed the instructions on the can by tipping the can back and forth like you saw in the video. Based upon where the fitting was inside the engine compartment and short filler tube on the can... there really was no way to hold it upright AND tilt back and forth. Possibly just a unique situation with this particular vehicle. That being said...I made the video almost 2 years ago and it is still running cold!

[@koriakinides]

Most Renault valves are other way, so you can connect it to High side by a mistake! In this case you need coupler adapter.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

I have not seen a Renault in 100 years lol

[@crockpot5194]

I just recharged my vehicle mind you the interior is black. I did what you said but I bought a bottle of AC Pro and boy it's so cold you'll now have to wear 4 blankets before you drive lol

[@flannelguydiy6458]

That's great.. I am glad that it worked out for you.

[@musheer5711]

So. Is ac pro colder than other brands?.

[@belindafigueroa9436]

I did exactly what you did and followed all instructions on the can of az chill and still i have hot air 😢 it initially read that i was low on refrigerant then i added enough to get to the blue area and nothing changed in my car's ac system..

[@flannelguydiy6458]

if you add too much, then it also will not work

[@shortdom107]

I refilled today and got 45 pounds in the green after 1 can of freon. but there is about 65 pounds in the green should I fill it to almost the top end of the green or leave it as is. I'm confused my gauge showed 45 pounds but I didnt wait for the a/c to kick on. Where exactly should my gauge read. It's a 2010 cadillac

[@flannelguydiy6458]

I would try it again. Follow the instructions perfectly on the can and see what the gauge tells you

[@shortdom107]

@@flannelguydiy6458 lol no not doing that worst advice ever do it again..😂🤣 it is full now with 45 psi and in the green I might overfill it

[@monsedominguez5837]

What does red means

[@NFLYoungBoy223]

So would this be the same quality as ac pro does brand matter

[@flannelguydiy6458]

I do not really think the brand matters.

[@beans4301]

How do you get that red packing cap off

[@flannelguydiy6458]

i honestly dont remember

[@tylerwilmer]

What if when you hook it up its already reading in the red ?

[@damd1985]

Let some freon out until your in the ideal range.

[@easyray29]

You mention at 3:43 if it's in the RED that's a warning and you don't want that. What does that mean? When I connected mine it was in the red at around 125.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

Not sure what brand you are using. It could mean that you either already have too much refrigerant in your system or the gauge is malfunctioning. I would call the number on the can of the product that you are using and ask them since it is their product. You could also remove the can and try it again. It is possible to get a false reading if you do not install the can to the fitting properly.

[@easyray29]

EZ CHILL, same brand in the video, can I speak to you directly?

[@jim2065]

I have this same problem mines reading at about 100 and no matter how many time I disconnect it it still says 100

[@googleme4128]

Now my surplus humvee has good a/c

[@flannelguydiy6458]

great news! another happy customer!

[@bcain2226]

I bought the can without a gage. Do i need the can with a gage?

[@flannelguydiy6458]

how will you know when you have fully charged the system?

[@bcain2226]

Okay going to buy the gage now!! Makes sense. Thank you!

[@2phalanges]

Will this work on a semi truck?

[@flannelguydiy6458]

It should as long as the fittings are the same...

[@michaelreyes6761]

Thanks!!’ Now I have ac again. Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.,.haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!

[@flannelguydiy6458]

yes! glad it worked Michael. Now, share my channel with all of your friends and get them to hit the subscribe button ! :)

[@seleste2306]

Quick question I noticed in other videos ppl say the shake the can would u suggest it ?

[@flannelguydiy6458]

You need to follow the instructions on the can. For this one, it said turn the can back and forth as you are filling. It does not say to shake the can.

[@seleste2306]

@@flannelguydiy6458 thank you !

[@flannelguydiy6458]

If this video helped you, please subscribe to the channel for more..

[@baileyhigham9264]

How long will the recharge last? I know it depends on usage and other factors but how long would it last for you in your current conditions?

[@flannelguydiy6458]

Bailey, the reality is that the AC system is supposed to be a completely sealed system. There are times when they get a pin hole leak somewhere. That is usually why you need to recharge it. Now, how long it lasts really depends upon how well sealed your AC system is. No way to truly tell. The bottom line is that doing this is MUCH cheaper than replacing the components of your system. Even if you have to do it every year.

[@DatSQ5]

Note: that's the temperature of the air blowing not the temp inside the car.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

I think everyone understands that... the whole point is the change in air temp before vs after

[@DatSQ5]

@@flannelguydiy6458 I get that. But a lot of people when it comes to DIY mechanical stuff tend to not be bright enough to understand that it's not going to stay at 40°. The video is great, dont get me wrong. I just went to do my MDX but found out that my condenser (well... the clutch) is screwed. With all the other issues I'm not bothering to fix it as when I move I'm not bringing it. Have a great day 😊🤙

[@Vancouversour]

My pressure gauge is in the red when I connect it. What does that mean? Thank you.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

it would usually mean that it is charged too much. Make sure that you connected it properly.

[@lliaolsen728]

Check to make sure the compressor is running when you read the gauge. If not it will go high. The clutch has to engage and you'll see the entire pulley spin not just the belt.

[@jeffpolaras9273]

RUN!!!!!

[@twoZJs]

What Llia is saying is the center of the pulley will be spinning when the clutch has hooked-up.

[@podatrb3360]

@@flannelguydiy6458 wrong

[@glennlagman8325]

Great vid but this is just a temporary fix. Good to use this if your A/C doesn't work and about to sell the car. If your keeping the car, get a proper A/C leak diagnosis from a trustable technician.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

Those cans are only there for a temporary fix. It also is a cheap way to find out if the coolant is your true problem. Some of them also seal small leaks. Everyone should try this first before paying a mechanic who in the end may end up charging you a lot more to use the same stuff.

[@kekiser4]

I was told that you don't want to turn the can like that. That the can is supposed to be right side up because you want the freon to go into the car as a gas, not a liquid.

[@lliaolsen728]

True. Though these types of DIY cans will tell you to turn/rotate the can. The correct rotation is from the 90° upright position and rotate the can about -70° degrees downwards or 30° from going fully horizontal 0°.

[@AZDESERT2024]

Agree, the fill hose he was using is too short. Can should be upright and shaken 12-3 position.

[@adambrewer599]

I'm having difficulty connecting to the port. Doing everything I can to get it on but it will not snap

[@flannelguydiy6458]

Adam, it is hard to tell you what to do from here. If I was there with you I could help

[@twoZJs]

Adam, by now you found out you were at the wrong port. It will snap if you slide the sliding ring down twd the charging port to lock on.

[@tooxlent]

And there is always the chance your car is a pre 1996 ish, which has the R12 valves... in which case you need to buy the R134 adapter kit. PLUS, make sure the oil added in the R134 is ESTHER oil.

[@trusso11783]

I just bought this product and was ready to go but when I connected the guard, it was in the upper green area. I didn’t proceed. I must have another issue. That’s my luck.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

Try it again...

[@trusso11783]

I did and it worked great.

[@everclara2061]

Dang. I bought this product myself but the gauge won’t fit on my 2005 Pontiac Sunfire ;( I’m afraid to twist it to fit from fear of breaking the pipe

[@flannelguydiy6458]

Hey, I dont know. These things are supposed to universally fit everything. No twisting needed.

[@WV591]

gauges without temperature reference are inaccurate.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

You may be right, but the comment should likely be directed to the manufacturer of the product. Either way.... two years later it is still blowing cold.

[@anthonyblair8039]

Lol my friend always wears flannels.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

I do too... but I have to admit I just did two videos in a hot attic. That flannel came off !

[@thursteyswaye887]

What if it’s cold outside when I do it

[@flannelguydiy6458]

It will still work

[@jahottie]

Tried it 3 weeks ago and it work no lower than 62 * , ,,then lately the passenger side remain cool and driver side blows hot air, now the entire air flow is now warm , no ac at all. waste the money for few cool days

[@flannelguydiy6458]

It has worked for many people here already and the car in the video is still blowing cold a few years later. It is likely that your process may not have been perfect. OR.. you have a serious leak in the system.

[@jahottie]

I use the EZ chill with leak sealant.

[@podatrb3360]

You should try to at least write line a 5 year old.

[@laurawalker940]

Dear God what happens if it goes in the red?

[@vakhana]

Incorrect! If you hold it on 6 o'clock position, it will spill liquid into a system and you don't what it on the low pressure chamber. It must be on 12 o'clock position and you can shake it up to 90 degrees only.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

follow the directions on the can

[@mikerusso5481]

A few hundred dollars?! What are you 🚬 😂 maybe a 100 to 150 most

[@johnhehir508]

A car on average loses 10 % of it's refrigerant every year,