Where is it broken 👇🏻

 

If it broke it doesn’t seal.

 

You don’t stop the refrigerant. Thats the job of the schrader core. All the refrigerant needs to be captured or recovered.

 

the center "pin" was pulled out leaving the outer "shell" still twisted and stuck inside

 

I thought when you use the special tool to replace a Schrader core valve, it blocks the refrigerant from exiting...?!? My understanding is Yyou shouldn't have to remove the refrigerant to replace a Schrader core if it is removed properly (or in one piece).

 

You don't. But the pin is broken and now you need to pull out the gas, cut out and replace the bad valve and recharge

 

The tech left a tool attached keeping it sealed so the refrigerant doesn't leak.

 

OK. I was wondering if there was any other option to remove the part without having to do that. Thank you!

 

There is a way. But you need to get your poat count up and get your pro status so we can tell you how.

 

Once it is broken the refrigerant has to be recovered then the valve core may be able to be removed without changing the service valve but best practice would be to replace the service valve or at least have it on hand if removal of the stem is not possible.

 

I’ll work on it

 

She, and yes, a homeowner.

 

It's Judy Jane Jody Jessica Jasmine Jen Joy or something like that 🙂

 

There would be a slight possibility of pumping the system down then try to backflush the core to see if all the pieces come out, but that is the question, if any pieces broke off where are they?

 

Hopefully the core is in the liquid valve and any missing pieces in the filter/drier 😉

 

Wouldn't it be a kick in the butt if the pieces lodged in the service valve so the valve won't close either!!

 

Oh boy ! 😮
Wait !
Girl

 

@ redbydawn:
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Thanks for your understanding.

 

So, it sounds like the core broke and became jammed. The tool the tech left on there is a valve core removal tool. This tool allows you to change a core without removing the charge. If the tech left it on there then the core is probably jammed or bent and the tool can't remove it.

If the core is that damaged then the tech may need to replace the service valve itself which means all the refrigerant needs to be recovered.

 

If the core is that damaged then the tech may need to replace the service valve itself which means all the refrigerant needs to be recovered.

< I have removed the reference to the tool. Please remember that the AOP forum is limited to general, non-technical advice. When speaking to technicians, we can certainly suggest tools and procedures.
It has been stated many times that the refrigerant will have to be removed. That is the correct general, non-technical answer to the situation.>