Yes. If a contaminated or alternative refrigerant is used–knowingly or unknowingly –the original factory warranties on the A/C system (including components, i.e, compressor, evaporator, etc.) typically are voided. Additionally, the warranty on the A/C service equipment that the technician used is also voided, in most cases.
Whoever placed the refrigerant into the car or into the machine is responsible. In the event that a technician contaminated a customer's A/C system, the technician/shop pays for the repair –in the event that a technician pulled contaminated refrigerant through a recovery/recycling machine, again, the technician or shop pays for the repair!
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