What is refrigerant recovery in HVAC?

Refrigerant recovery is the process of removing refrigerant from a system and storing it in a recovery tank for safe handling, service, and compliant disposal or reuse.

Why is pulling a deep vacuum important?

A deep vacuum removes air and moisture from the refrigeration circuit, helping prevent acid formation, corrosion, and performance issues after charging.

What helps speed up evacuation time?

Reducing restrictions often speeds evacuation the most. Use vacuum-rated hoses, remove Schrader cores when appropriate, and verify with a micron gauge.

Do I need a micron gauge for HVAC vacuum work?

Yes. A micron gauge measures vacuum level accurately and helps confirm dehydration and leak tightness beyond what manifold gauges can show.

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Refrigerant Recovery • Deep Vacuum • Pro Service Tools

Recovery & Vacuum

The Recovery & Vacuum category includes the tools and accessories HVAC pros rely on to recover refrigerant safely and pull a clean, deep vacuum before charging. From recovery machines and tanks to vacuum pumps, hoses, and core tools, these essentials support compliant service and higher-quality installs.

Whether you’re servicing a system, replacing a component, or completing a mini-split installation, proper recovery and evacuation helps protect equipment, reduce moisture-related failures, and improve long-term performance.

Recovery machines for fast, efficient refrigerant removal
Vacuum pumps for deep evacuation and dehydration
Recovery tanks & accessories for safe storage and transport
Vacuum-rated hoses to reduce restriction and speed pull-down
Core tools & adapters for low-loss, faster evacuation setups

Match tools to refrigerant type, system size, and workflow. For best results, minimize restrictions (use larger vacuum hoses, remove cores when appropriate), confirm leak tightness, and verify vacuum with a reliable micron gauge.

Pro tip: Faster evacuation often comes from reducing restrictions, not just a bigger pump—pair a quality pump with vacuum-rated hoses and core removal tools to cut job time significantly.