Cable. While the terms wire and cable are often used interchangeably, technically a wire is one electrical conductor and a cable is multiple conductors, or a group of wires, encased in sheathing. Electric wires are typically made of aluminum or copper.

Air conditioners typically use refrigerants like R-410A or R-32, which are Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). R-410A is commonly used, while R-32 is gaining popularity due to its lower Global Warming Potential, according to Bajaj Finserv and FreQuip Rentals. Older ACs might use R-22, also known as Freon.

A gas charging line, or refrigerant charging line, is a flexible hose used to connect a refrigerant cylinder to an AC system for the purpose of adding or removing refrigerant gas. These lines are typically color-coded (blue for low pressure, red for high pressure) to help technicians avoid errors when connecting to the correct ports on the AC unit.