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Air conditioning units have become almost a necessity for many people around the world. A broken or underpowered unit will be unable to keep a home or office cool, and may need to be replaced. Most units come in two forms, split systems and package systems. Split systems can be extremely difficult and costly to replace on your own. The appropriate tools to replace such a unit, such as a refrigerant recovery machine, can often times be more costly than professional installation.

Shut off all power to the house. Also shut off the gas line outside of the unit.

Disconnect any wiring and gas lines connected to the unit.

Remove the old unit and replace it with the new one. The unit might be bolted into place, in which case remove the bolts first. Bigger units may require a professional tool to lift off the ground, while most units can simple be picked up by a two to three people.

Reconnect the gas lines and the wiring.

Turn the power and the gas back on.

Shut off all power to the house.

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