Nothing feels worse than a house that is too hot. That is why we have air conditioners. However, there are certain issues that can occur that could cause your air conditioner to not work as well as it should. One issue that is fairly common—but requires Orlando AC repair, is low refrigerant levels.
Contrary to what is popularly believed, air conditioners do not actually consume refrigerant—they simply need it present to work properly. So, under normal circumstances, you never need to change or fill the refrigerant in your air conditioner. Therefore, if there is a low Refrigerant level that means there is a leak that should be repaired before you add more.
Older systems were created with mechanical fittings that can become loose over the years. So it could be a problem with these. Luckily, there are ways to repair these issues before they can lead to worse issues—especially if they are caught early.
What happens if you do not fix a refrigerant leak in time?
1. The efficiency of the air conditioner can drop, causing a rise in energy bills.
2. The evaporator coil can freeze and ice up, leading to an air conditioner that does not work well enough to cool your house.
3. Refrigerant is released into the environment—something the EPA has deemed hazardous and to be avoided.
4. The compressor can begin overheating, leading to a premature failure. This could require a complete replacement of this very expensive part.
If you are concerned about a possible refrigerant or refrigerant leak in your AC system, you should call a professional. Since you are dealing with a chemical like refrigerant, this is not something you should try to take on yourself. Call Del-Air and let one of our experts come to your home and check out your system. Whether it is a simple leak fix or something more complex, we will help you solve the issue and keep your family cool and comfortable.
