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

Feb. 27, 2016

Utilizing a refrigerant identification tool is highly recommended and required on some A/C models.

Eric Shultz, engineering manager, MAHLE Service Solutions

Q: How do you prevent contamination to 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 terms of price and 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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