Up until December of 2009, most refrigerant-based appliances like air conditioners and dehumidifiers used R-22 refrigerant—commonly known as Freon—to aid in the cooling or dehumidifying process.Jul 1, 2011
Do dehumidifiers need refrigerant?
To cool the air within the unit, a dehumidifier uses Freon (chloroflourocarbon gas). Because it contains Freon, you just can't throw out your dehumidifier or other appliances that contain Freon--such as refrigerators and air conditioners--with your regular trash.
How do I know if my dehumidifier is leaking Freon?
Simply mix up some soapy water in a spray bottle and spray it onto joins and pipes in the dehumidifier (being careful not to spray any electrical components). Look for bubbles forming on the sprayed areas – If you do notice bubbles forming then this is where there is a leak.Aug 20, 2021
Is there Freon in a dehumidifier?
There are a few different types of dehumidifiers out there, but by far the most common are the ones that contain Freon. So, yes, to answer your question dehumidifiers do contain Freon. ... Some Freon refrigerants are your R-12, R-22, and R-502.Jul 19, 2019
Do old dehumidifiers have Freon?
In conclusion, your dehumidifier does not contain Freon…but instead contains a different type of refrigerant. Most likely it contains an HFC refrigerant. ... (This is also known as Puron refrigerant.) This refrigerant is very common nowadays and can be found in most of your newer central air conditioners.Jul 19, 2019