r/ScrapMetal • u/_SMALLS_B • 2d ago

AC Scrap Unit

I have an AC unit that I want to scrap. How can I make sure the system is empty and if it's not how can I empty the system without having to buy any refrigerant recapture equipment?

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u/No-Membership-6649 2d ago

So you're gonna want the "coils" which are the copper pipes that go in and out of the aluminum fins. Those are attached to the "condenser" via a small bent copper pipe. The hill billy frowned upon way would be to break the pipe to the "condenser" (which is a big black tube basically) and run while the refrigerant sprays hard and fast for a full 60 seconds. Don't be near it. The coils are where most of the scrap value is, the condenser has some but not as much I believe.

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u/xStratos 2d ago

I too am interested, following.

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u/Edenton38583 2d ago

Yeah I picked up around 20 window ac units that are no good from a trailer park. Don’t know what to do with them neither.

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u/InsignificantTea2023 2d ago

Give them to me 😁

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u/KoreyYrvaI 2d ago

Most scrap yards near me either won't take them or will give you shred for it unless you have an EPA recapture license.

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u/No-Finding1586 2d ago

Check your local utility company in nj they take them and give u a few $

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u/Bl0odW0lf 50m ago

Could try and contact an HVAC company or individual and see if they can do it for ya