evacuate ac

[prcrx]

how do i evacuate the air conditioner? im trying to sell my compressor but am afraid to unbolt the lines. can i just relaese the gas? i dont want to pay 200 dollars for pepboys tank usage. thanks

[prcrx]

should i just press the release valve into the atmosphere?

[V-K]

I don't think you can legally do that. I also wouldn't recommend it, not good for the environment. So no, you shouldn't. You can have it removed at most any automotive shop that repairs A/C.

But to answer your question about releasing the gas, yes. If you do (which you shouldn't) try not to breath any of it in. It's some nasty stuff.

[johnb16a2]

Wow Pepboys wants that much? Call a local A/C shop, I'll bet they'll do it for much less. Listen to V-K, it's not good for the enviroment and it's illegal. However, you can get a screwdriver and push on one of the valves to test if you have anything in the system.