Scrapping air conditioner units and furnaces

Originally Posted by greytruck

If its an central air type a/c, the freon will be removed from it when they disconect it. Watch when turning it and laying it on the sides, Moving the compressor, Cutting the copper lines and rads off cause the oil will run out.
Wear gloves, They can get dirty in there

That is not true...I have recycled a number of disconnects that still had a charge...Also have helped install new units that came with a charge.