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    Ask the Expert: How do we prevent contamination to our A/C equipment?

    March 16, 2015
    The importance of preventing contamination to your machine is imperative.
    Eric Shultz, engineering manager, MAHLE Service Solutions
    Eric Shultz, engineering manager, MAHLE Service Solutions

    Q: How do we prevent contamination to our A/C equipment?

    A: Utilizing a refrigerant identification tool is highly recommended and required on some A/C models. The prevention of contamination to your machine is imperative. Refrigerant identification tool options range from external, hand-held units to internal/embedded options included in the A/C equipment. These tools vary in price and the detail of data collected.

    Information provided by: MAHLE Service Solutions

    About the Author

    Eric Shultz | Engineering Manager, MAHLE Service Solutions

    Eric Shultz serves as the engineering manager for MAHLE Service Solutions and is based at the company’s location in York, Pennsylvania.

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