Do you suspect you have a refrigerant leak? While these can be common issues, they can also pose dangers to your health. That’s why it’s important to have professionals inspect, detect and repair leaks. To have your AC unit inspected, call Fischer Plumbing & HVAC. We offer free inspections and estimates in the Greece, NY area.
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Signs of a Refrigerant Leak
While a refrigerant leak can be a common problem with your air conditioning system, it can also pose serious risks to your unit. To limit the damage to your system, it’s important to detect a leak early by watching for these signs:
- House isn’t cooling to desired temperature: If your refrigeration levels drop, your system has to work harder to try to cool your home. If you notice your house is gradually getting less cool, or your system is struggling to keep your home at its desired temperature, it could signal a leak.
- Ice or frost on coil: If you notice ice or frost around your evaporator coil, it can signal a leak, as the loss of refrigerant can prevent the component from absorbing heat.
- Hissing sounds: Hearing hissing sounds coming from your AC system can indicate a leak.
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Why These Leaks Require Professional Assistance
While refrigerant leaks can be common problems, they can also be potentially dangerous to handle. Therefore, if you suspect you have a leak, you should call a professional to:
- Locate and repair the leak and recharge the refrigerant.
- Safely handle the refrigerant.
- Properly fill the system with high quality refrigerant.
- Recharge the refrigerant to the correct level, preventing any additional damage to the AC unit by overfilling it.
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Common Causes of Refrigerant Leaks
To try to prevent refrigerant leaks, it’s important to know how they occur. Some common causes can include:
- The formation of formic acid: This can develop over time on the copper used to protect the line.
- Vibrations: These can cause the lines to jostle, potentially creating leaks.
- Weakening joints or connections: These can occur over time, and can lead to leaks.