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Refrigerant

The fluid that carries heat through an AC or heat pump, cycling between liquid and gas to absorb and release heat. Correct refrigerant charge is essential to efficiency and equipment life.

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The fluid that carries heat through an AC or heat pump, cycling between liquid and gas to absorb and release heat. Correct refrigerant charge is essential to efficiency and equipment life.

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Category: Cooling

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