How Are Freon Recharges Completed?

Is your air conditioner blowing hot air? Are you constantly dealing with fluctuating temperatures in your home? Low freon could be to blame, and professional help is needed to get your system back up and running.

The freon in your air conditioner is the gas used to cool the air entering your home. It’s compressed inside of the condenser coils, and as air passes over it, it cools to the comfortable temperature you’re used to. Unfortunately, like any appliance in your home, your air conditioner can fall victim to damage.

Whether it’s a dirty coil or a freon leak, recharges and repairs are needed from time to time. As a homeowner, it’s important to know how this process is completed, so you can get the help you need in a timely fashion.

When Should You Recharge Freon?

Coming home to a sweltering hot home is the more obvious sign that something is amiss, but do you know what else to be on the lookout for? Some common indications that your air conditioner is dealing with low freon levels include:

• Fluctuating Temperatures: Is your air conditioner ranging from lukewarm to ice cold air throughout the day? If your AC is low on freon this can be a common problem.
• High Energy Bills: The longer it takes your air conditioner to cool your home, the more you’re going to be spending on energy costs.
• Water Leaks: Freon is known for making your air cold, but it can also freeze the evaporator coils inside your AC. As that ice melts it can leak out under the unit.

Anytime you feel that your air conditioner is not working as well as it should, you should immediately get an inspection. While a freon recharge is easy to complete by a pro, it needs to be addressed quickly.

Why a Pro is Needed

Just like you wouldn’t want an unlicensed dentist working on your teeth, you wouldn't want unlicensed work completed in your home.

A professional AC contractor not only has the expertise needed to properly recharge or replace your freon, but also they have the tools needed to get the job done properly. Not all recharging ports are easily accessible for service.

They’re sometimes built into your outside fan and need to be disassembled to access. Additionally, a routine pressure test should always be completely to gauge the freon level before new gas is pumped into your system.

Safe Services Every Time

Not only can it be illegal to replace the freon in your AC, depending on your location, but also it can cause more damage to your unit.

It’s common for electrical damage to stem from improper recharging. Also, you can actually replace the internal condenser coils, which becomes a much larger emergency.

At Atlantic Heating & Air Conditioning we are your reliable AC repair company. We offer freon recharges, AC repairs, and quality maintenance, to keep your system in top shape for longer.

If your AC unit just isn’t keeping you cool any longer, give us a call and we’ll check your levels and offer you the top-quality services you deserve in your home.