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Portable ACs are sealed systems and don’t require refrigerant refills under normal conditions. However, if your unit is not cooling effectively, and it indicates a refrigerant leak after checking, you’ll need a licensed HVAC professional to recharge it. While some portable air conditioners will have an option to be recharged, it is not advisable to do so. You are not allowed to purchase a refrigerant as it is a controlled product – only certified technicians under section 608 can buy it. The LG 14,000 BTU Smart Portable Air Conditioner - White, Model # LP1419IVSM, does not have a service valve for adding refrigerant. In the United States, refrigerant leaks in portable ACs must be repaired if they are discovered. If the leak is not repaired, the portable AC must be retired from use. Portable ACs are hermetically sealed from the factory, which means that under normal operating conditions, they will not “use up” refrigerant. The only time that an AC will lose refrigerant is if it has a leak. If your AC has a refrigerant leak, then the leak will need to be repaired before recharging it. Refrigerant leak repairs on portable ACs must be performed by a licensed technician. The licensed technician will locate and repair the leak if it is small enough to patch...^Ivan.
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