We know this might seem like a bit of a surprise to some homeowners, especially folks who might have gotten some advice from a friend or an amateur HVAC technician, but air conditioners are not designed to run low on refrigerant every so often. This is a sign of a major problem that requires air conditioning repair in New Port Richey, FL.
If it’s a little hard to understand right now, we get it. Air conditioning systems are complicated and refrigerant as a concept is a little strange as well. How are you supposed to know what needs to be used up (like electricity) and what should remain in its original quantity (like refrigerant)?
This blog will break down how refrigerant is used in your air conditioner and why a refrigerant leak is always a reason to schedule repairs.
The Closed Loop of Refrigerant
Your air conditioner works in a closed loop, which is a specific term that refers to materials not being used up as the system functions. This means that your air conditioner is installed with the amount of refrigerant that theoretically should last for the rest of its lifespan. This isn’t like oil or gas in a car that needs to be burned up or changed out, this material should last indefinitely.
So, when your air conditioner needs a refrigerant recharge, that should automatically be your first red flag and cause for concern. The system shouldn’t have a lower amount of refrigerant in the first place, so something has to be wrong for it to need a recharge.
A Recharge Without a Patch
An amateur technician or a family friend might recommend just recharging the refrigerant. After all, if you just add more refrigerant to the system, it should work as efficiently as it’s supposed to, right?
Well, not exactly. Your air conditioner is leaking refrigerant, most of which is bad for the system’s efficiency, bad for your health, and bad for the environment. It’s wasteful and expensive to keep recharging the refrigerant in your air conditioner without patching the line.
That’s why we recommend scheduling service with a team of licensed professionals. We excel at locating the leak, patching it first, and then recharging your system with the correct amount of refrigerant so we don’t have to keep doing this. Then, not only do you get to save money by avoiding routine work in the future, but you also don’t breathe in more nasty fumes and allow this greenhouse gas to travel into the atmosphere.
Separate the Expert Service From Amateur Work
Look, the only way we got here in the first place was by listening to folks who might not have the most knowledgeable background when it comes to HVAC work. We know it can be convenient to take tips from your family friend who works on his own AC, or from an amateur who provides work for the neighborhood, but it’s time to face the facts. They might not fully know what they’re talking about.
We do! Work with our team for service that exceeds your expectations and gets things done properly.
With Preferred Mechanical, Inc., there are no problems, just solutions. Schedule service today!