Water solubility
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Liquid R-134a refrigerant will absorb only very minute quantities of moisture. However, R-134a vapor can absorb large amounts of moisture.
Water in the system forms ice in the expansion valve or restrictor causing the system to stop cooling. In addition, moisture combines with the refrigerant to form acids which will damage the system.