There are quite a few issues that many homeowners consider minor. Though this is true, no issues are in fact minor when it comes to your AC system. There’s no issue that you’ll want to just brush off without having a professional at least look at when it comes to your air conditioning system. One of those problems is refrigerant loss. In order to literally make the cooling process possible, the refrigerant component is a necessity. It’s time to give us a call if you have reason to believe that your system is losing refrigerant. The bigger risk there is of serious damage happening to your AC with the longer you wait to do so usually inflicts the compressor, which is the heart of your cooling system. Today, we at Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning would like to further discuss refrigerant loss.

What Does a Refrigerant Leak Look, Smell & Feel Like?

Refrigerant is something that runs out naturally, like gasoline from a car. Refrigerant is not something that runs out naturally, like gasoline from a car, though this a common misconception among homeowners. However, refrigerant is not a fuel. Where it changes to a gaseous state and back, refrigerant starts as a liquid that is continually put through a process. Below are a few common signs there is a leak.
1) AC Short Cycling. When an air conditioner, or central heater, is cycling on and off in rapid cycles instead of completing a full cooling cycle, short cycling is the term given. It can also cause exacerbated wear and tear on the system as well since short cycling is not only a possible symptom of refrigerant loss.
2) Warm Air from Vents. If the air doesn’t seem cool, or if it’s that the airflow isn’t as powerful is something you should note. An indication of another problem entirely comes from the latter. Low airflow isn’t necessarily a sign of refrigerant loss and you should still call our team for help.
3) Energy Bill Inflation. In order to try to reach the desired temperature you set on your thermostat; your air conditioner has to run longer when you have refrigerant loss. You will use more energy and your utility bills will spike as a result. It’s almost always a sign that something isn’t working as efficiently as it should, and your air conditioner could very well be the culprit, despite comparable use if you ever notice that your energy bills are drastically higher than they were the same time the year prior.
4) Bubbling / Hissing Sounds from AC. Either in liquid or gas form, the sound is likely refrigerant leaking out.
5) AC Coils or Refrigerant Line Developing Ice. Though a common occurrence, it is not good to see ice on your air conditioner. Ice causes a number of problems for your AC operation and can even lead to system breakdown.

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Though rare, sometime air conditioners are not properly charged with enough refrigerant when they are installed. More often than not, refrigerant is lost due to a leak. Since refrigerant can only be handled by a licensed professional, and the leaks need to be repaired first, you want a trusted expert for help. Call Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning for repair and refrigerant recharging.