Soon the heat will be on full blast here in Fayetteville and the Triangle area. That means your home’s air conditioner will be back on the job keeping you and your family comfortable. But what if it seems like your AC is not doing as good a job cooling as you remember it doing last summer? The most common cause for cooling problems is that your unit might be leaking its refrigerant.
Undetected leaks can lead to bigger problems with your air conditioner. Eventually, the system could run out of refrigerant entirely and lead to a total breakdown when you least expect it. The good news is that your system will typically give you some signs that it may have a refrigerant leak. Here are eight signs that the AC experts at Blanton’s Air, Plumbing & Electric recommend watching for.
Take the guesswork out of trying to figure out what is wrong with your AC. Contact the experts at Blanton’s Air to schedule AC service.
There are a few reasons why your AC might blow warm air. However, a low refrigeration level is the top reason for it.
If your AC is leaking refrigerant, it will take longer to cool your home because it will take longer for the refrigerant to move through your system. You might notice some rooms that are cooler than others.
It is normal for your electric bill to go up a few dollars during the summer. But if your electric bill, is suddenly higher for no apparent reason, your AC system could be struggling to operate with less refrigerant.
Normally, an air conditioner that is working properly is able to start dehumidifying your home within 15 minutes. If your home seems sticky and humid more often, it could be a sign that your system has a refrigerant leak.
When the refrigerant level is low in your AC system, it makes it more difficult for its evaporator coil to pull the heat from the refrigerant because not enough is passing through the coil. This causes ice to form on the evaporator.
Seeing little bubbles on your AC’s evaporator coils could be a sign of a refrigerant leak in your unit. The leak will only continue to get worse if you ignore them instead of having them fixed.
Condensation buildup and melting ice on your evaporator coils can drip on your floor around your air handler. These puddles can damage both your floor and AC system and should not be ignored
A hissing sound coming from the AC evaporator is a sign that there could be a hole or crack in its coils. Once all the Freon leaks out, the hissing will stop, which is not good for your AC either.
If you think your AC is leaking refrigerant, call Blanton’s Air right away before the problem gets any worse. Schedule your AC repair with our team.
One of the best ways to protect your AC system from breakdowns and damage caused by a refrigeration leak is to have your system professionally maintained each spring by Blanton’s AC experts. Your service service professional will perform an inspection of your AC unit that includes checking its refrigeration level. If a leak is suspected, we will recommend the best course of action to prevent further damage.
With 70 years in the business, you can trust Blanton’s Air, Plumbing & Electric to always do the right thing by our customers. We go the extra mile to provide you with the best experience possible. We also offer 24/7 service if needed to restore comfort to your home.
Keep your air conditioner running great by calling Blanton’s Air to schedule AC maintenance, which includes checking your system’s refrigerant level. Schedule your AC service by calling Blanton’s today!
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