innerlooper Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Need to get rid of a 120v window AC. City won't take it at Westpark if it still has refrigerant, and it does. If I leave it on the curb I figure the metal hustlers will let the gas out (ozone depleter) and take it in for a few bucks. Any ideas?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Need to get rid of a 120v window AC. City won't take it at Westpark if it still has refrigerant, and it does. If I leave it on the curb I figure the metal hustlers will let the gas out (ozone depleter) and take it in for a few bucks. Any ideas?ThanksAre you getting rid of it because you upgraded your A/C system or because this one was broken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerlooper Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 Replacing with 10.5 SEER new window unit. The old one has a rusted out bottom, and the fan motor started seizing up. This is a 10K BTU unit and probably not worth fixing. Recyclers won't take a whole unit unless the gas has been removed and you get a certification from a HVAC person. What then happens is people leave units on the curb, and the metal folks take them away and cut them up (releasing gas) and sell the bits to the less picky recyclers. This is the unintended consequence of the city not taking live units; release of a lot of Freon. IMHO. Are you getting rid of it because you upgraded your A/C system or because this one was broken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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