If you notice warm air blowing or frost and ice on your central air conditioner lines, your air conditioner may be low in refrigerant. Sometimes, a central air conditioner needs a refrigerant charge, commonly called Freon. Even though units sometimes require a refrigerant refill, this does not mean your central air conditioner “uses” refrigerant. An air conditioner does not “use” refrigerant like a car uses gasoline. Refrigerant is a system’s primary product for transferring heat from inside to outside your home.
When the refrigerant is low, there is a leak somewhere in your system. The outdoor portion of your A/C system is susceptible to wear and tear from outdoor elements and critters. These leaks are usually minuscule and not visible to the naked eye.
If your unit is not performing optimally, consider an air conditioner tune-up. A tune-up from Hillside includes a check of your refrigerant level. If you recharge your system annually, it might be time for a replacement. Hillside can help with that, too!
To learn more about our air conditioning tune-ups and maintenance plans, call us in Delaware at (302) 738-4144 and Maryland at (410) 398-2146.
