Taking Apart An Air Conditioner for Scrap Copper & Aluminum

[@adventureswithttfncachn3967]

I haven't scrapped and ac unit in a while. I have a HVAC school in my area that is happy to evacuate the refrigerant for free. It gives them a few pounds of free freon, and a learning experience

[@iScrapApp]

Super smart and eco-friendly!

[@adamtr1121]

That was amazing. I love taking stuff apart for more money.

[@iScrapApp]

Who doesn't?? 😃

[@BGTech1]

If your scraping something with refrigerant please do your part and have the Freon properly recovered. Your decisions will protect the planet and environment for future generations . (Pin this)

[@michaelberry1837]

AOC 🤗

[@steelisthemeal]

The Freon is very expensive and there are some air conditioning guys that will actually buy it from you or take it out for free They use it and resell it Using it in new installations or for Maintenance of older units

[@iScrapApp]

@BGTech THIS ^^^ ♻️♻️♻️

[@cuscrapping]

Tom, the short piece where the copper lines meet the aluminum lines...what do you guys classify that as? Cu/Al radiators? I can't get my yards to agree with anything but "breakage".

[@iScrapApp]

Yes that would be how most scrap yards grade that. Or they may call it #2 copper.

[@coreysim2811]

Remember to release refrigerant into the atosmophere is illegal. Also freon hasn't been used since 1986

[@iScrapApp]

They do have new refrigerants like R-22 and R410A, true!

[@coreysim2811]

R-22 has been around at least since I was in college over 10 years ago

[@silky939]

Great video! What bit/ tool do you use to remove the compressor screws?

[@iScrapApp]

Don't recall. Every unit is different.

[@markb2007]

Majority of the time it’s a 1/2”. Because the bolts tend to build up with debris over time I’ve found it’s easier to use a 13mm since it’s a hair bigger and bolt doesn’t get stuck.

[@gettuffstudios]

About how much can you get for one compressor unit? Assuming it's a good reasonable yard on the east coast

[@iScrapApp]

Depends on the size and weight.

[@peppermeat8059]

@@iScrapApp but average?

[@lessweet3093]

how can an a/c unit be safely tested, that the Freon has been remover?

[@BGTech1]

@Benjamin that will get you a 100k fine. Do your part and protect the environment and have it recovered properly.

[@THEWATCHER4670]

drop it off your tail gate if it start to vibrate it full !!!

[@THEWATCHER4670]

@@BGTech1 10,000 fine on the eastcoast

[@steelisthemeal]

The large home units if removed from the house would not have any in there anyway Once the unit has been removed from the house the system has been opened up Usually the HVAC guy removed it himself and took the Freon so he can reuse it Small air conditioners and refrigerators usually don’t have Freon in them if they no longer work Most often they stop working when They no longer cool

[@iScrapApp]

When an HVAC contractor has safely drained the fluids, specific orange stickers are put on the unit. If there are no markings or stickers signaling that, then assume it wasn't done properly.

[@MrCochodearcelia]

tools needed ?

[@iScrapApp]

We have a good list of recommended tools to scrap one here: iscrapapp.com/blog/how-do-you-scrap-an-air-conditioner/

[@brittonsautoplex]

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[@JEFFREYHVAC12]

Hey did any of you guys see him releasing freon from the condenser probably not so don't judge someone if you don't know most HVAC recover the refrigerant at the house or apartment our commercial and building before they install a new condenser or air handler don't be keyboard Warriors unless you have done HVAC

[@iScrapApp]

Thanks for the support 💚

[@shaneyork300]

EXCELLENT VIDEO MY FRIEND!

[@iScrapApp]

Glad you think so 🙌

[@xa8047]

You should show the part that you let go of the Freon into the air

[@BGTech1]

that will get you a 100k fine. Do your part and protect the environment and have it recovered properly.

[@steelisthemeal]

No don’t do that that stuff can be resold HVAC guys buy that stuff it’s expensive

[@steelisthemeal]

@@BGTech1 it’s actually worth money Hvac guys buy the Freon 💰💰💰

[@iScrapApp]

Hey Xa, valid concern. But we don't accept air conditioning units with the freon still in it 😊

[@xa8047]

I’m pretty sure you left a whole bunch of illegal Freon out in the air I don’t see any recycle tanks around

[@michaelberry1837]

Hey my friend they won't allow units in their yard with freon in them LOL

[@BGTech1]

They recover the Freon when they disconnect the condenser from the evaporator in the house. The outside unit or condenser is just one part of the system.

[@cuscrapping]

@@hunterbiden001 Except it's not "one damn air unit" we are talking about now, is it?? Is that all you've ever done is one?? As my mother would say, "If everyone jumped off a cliff, would you?" Your logic is flawed and your ethics are questionable.

[@steelisthemeal]

Ummm I wouldn’t bet on it Freon is worth 💰💰💰

[@steelisthemeal]

@@hunterbiden001 yeah actually you’re right every time there’s a car or truck accident and the front and get smashed Freon gets released

[@Whooofarted]

Drill bit…

[@iScrapApp]

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