Identifying Refrigerant Type Recovery Program

Identifying Refrigerant Type

This job aid outlines the process for identifying and labeling the refrigerant type in appliances staged for recovery.

MDO associates will stage old appliances and apply a "Needs Recovery, Contains Refrigerant" sticker on each appliance. The technician must determine the refrigerant type for each unit.

Step Action

• 1 If present, remove the appliance compressor cover.
• It's crucial to wear the proper PPE while removing the compressor cover, which can be done by various means (pry, snip, etc.).
• Place the cover inside the refrigerator/freezer or in an approved waste container.
• IMPORTANT: Do not place the cover on top of the refrigerator/freezer.
• IMPORTANT: Watch out for large puddles of water throughout this area while working.
• 2 Confirm Refrigerant Type.
• The location of the appliance