Recover before opening the system
Use certified equipment before work that can reasonably release refrigerant.
Recycling is on-site processing
Approved equipment removes oil, moisture, and contaminants so refrigerant can be reused in the MVAC service sector.
Reclamation restores purity
An EPA-certified reclaimer processes refrigerant to the applicable purity standard.
Same-vehicle reuse still needs processing
Recovered refrigerant should be recycled or reclaimed before it is returned to service.
Common mistakes
- Calling simple recovery recycling
- Mixing contaminated refrigerant with clean stock
- Recharging untreated recovered refrigerant
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