man using freon leak detector on A/C evaporator coil - David Spates/Shutterstock Home appliances, like air conditioners and refrigerators, sometimes cool down with freon. Freon is a trademark name, ...

It is possible to recycle large electronic appliances, even those full of unpleasant chemicals, like refrigerators or air conditioners. It’s also highly preferable to the alternative, which can pose ...