QUESTION:
Does my unit use CFCs?
What type of refrigerant does my refrigerator
use?
Do I ever need to add refrigerant to my refrigerator?
ANSWER:
Your Samsung fridge does not use CFCs. In the
past, CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) - commonly known as Freon - were a compound
used in refrigeration. CFCs were considered harmful to the environment and are
no longer used in modern cooling systems. Samsung fridges use a refrigerant
known as R-134a.
Samsung uses a refrigerant known as R-134a.
CFCs (known commonly as Freon) were considered harmful to the environment and
are no longer used in modern cooling systems.
You don't need to add refrigerant to your fridge
because Samsung's cooling systems are closed systems. If your unit is experiencing
cooling issues, consult the "Temperature > Not Cooling" troubleshooting
section in the Decision Tree. If troubleshooting doesn't work, your unit needs
evaluation by a technician.
TERMS:
CFCs - Chlorofluorocarbons, a compound used
in refrigeration, also known as Freon
R-134a - A refrigerant used in Samsung fridges
Closed system - A refrigeration system in which
refrigerant is contained within the system and isn't exposed to the atmosphere
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