One of the most common service calls we receive involves refrigerant refills. Here’s what homeowners need to know: your refrigerant should not need refilling.
Your AC is charged with enough refrigerant at installation to last its entire service life. Unlike fuel, refrigerant isn’t consumed; it’s recycled. If your system is losing refrigerant, you have a leak. Recharging without fixing the leak is a temporary fix that solves nothing.
How Refrigerant Works
Refrigerant evaporates in the indoor evaporator coil, drawing heat out of your home’s air. It then travels to the outdoor condenser coil, where it converts back to liquid and releases that heat outside. This cycle repeats continuously.
Why Leaks Are a Problem
A refrigerant leak gradually drains your system of the fluid it needs to function. Cooling output declines over time, and eventually components begin to malfunction. Adding refrigerant is only appropriate after the leak has been located and repaired.
If you notice fluid dripping from your AC or suspect a refrigerant leak, contact Fresh Air Cooling and Heating today for professional air conditioning repairs in Sugar Land, TX.
