Servicing A/C Systems

Repairing vehicle air conditioners includes adding, removing, and recycling CFC refrigerants and performing general maintenance on vehicle air conditioners. CFC refrigerants destroy ozone in the upper atmosphere. Therefore, refrigerants are not allowed to be knowingly vented into the atmosphere.

Refrigeration service activities are regulated under the Clean Air Act which is designed to prevent ozone depletion by requiring the capture and recovery of used refrigerants, the use of certified recycling equipment and the training and certification of all operators.

For more information, visit EPA's A/C Systems Web site.