[boe1419]

I have a samsung window unit that is a tad bit low on freon. It kicks off after about 10 minutes but will click back on. How hard is it to put freon in one of these? I put it in my car all the time (134a) but I know the window unit probably uses the same kind as a house. Can anybody tell me how hard and how. Also what kind of freon. Thanks

[rancidcrab]

The type of refrigerant will appear on the data plate.Before you leap to charging refrigerant though, a good cleaning should be in order (it might not even be cost effective to charge it frankly).The outside coil (condenser) should be cleaned and rinsed as well as the inside (evaporator).Most common liquid cleaners are okay for the condenser. Rinse with a garden hose.For the evaporator, try a weak vinegar solution. Either rinse with plain water in a spray bottle or let the condensation from operation rinse itself.Good luck. .