Pensacola AC Refrigerant Refill
You may not know it, but your AC’s refrigerant runs through a sealed system. That means you would never need our low Freon AC service unless your AC develops a leak. Depending on the age of your system, it may use one of several refrigerant types. For simplicity’s sake, HVAC technicians tend to refer to them all by the brand name Freon. Continuing to run your AC with insufficient refrigerant will reduce your AC’s cooling capacity. It will also increase the risk of your AC’s compressor failing. The reason is that the refrigerant also carries lubricating oil, which minimizes friction and heat inside your AC’s compressor.
Look for the following signs that you need an AC refrigerant refill.
- AC struggling to reach set temperature
- Output air warmer than usual
- Short cycling
- Excess icing on refrigerant lines
If you suspect your AC needs a refrigerant refill, it’s essential to have it inspected immediately. It’s also important to know that adding refrigerant to your AC is only a temporary solution. If your AC is older, it may be financially preferable to add refrigerant to avoid an immediate failure. It can buy you the time necessary to prepare your finances for a new AC purchase. However, our technician will also offer you the option of a leak repair. Depending on the type and severity of your leak, this can be a costly process as well. They will discuss all your options with you to help you make an informed decision on how to proceed.