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Do You Have a Refrigerant Leak?

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While other states in the country have been focusing on being on the alert for heating repair needs, we are still focused largely on our air conditioners. Admittedly, many homes in and around Pensacola are outfitted with heat pumps which means that they’re serving your comfort needs all year long. Even so, you need to make sure that your air conditioner is in good condition because we are more often battling heat waves and humidity over any other weather pattern.

If you need an AC repair in Milton, FL it is best to get them from a professional team like ours. Expert repairs are going to keep your AC in working order. Make sure to be prompt with your call for repairs if you have a system refrigerant leak!

Refrigerant is the life source of your system

Refrigerant is what makes your system an air conditioner rather than just a large fan. Refrigerant serves as a heat transfer medium. This means that, through a process of compression and evaporation, your refrigerant absorbs heat from your home’s air and releases it outside.

Knowing this, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the loss of refrigerant is going to be problematic. You are losing out on the very substance that is going to help keep you comfortable.

Why refrigerant leaks are problematic

A leak in your refrigerant line is bad news. For one thing, at its most basic level, its a leak! We inherently know that leaks aren’t a good thing. Beyond that, a refrigerant leak is going to end up creating additional problems for your AC unit the longer they go unaddressed.

For example, a refrigerant leak will reduce the pressure that the remaining refrigerant is under. This will force your system to work harder to attempt to cool your home and will also increase the risk that ice will build-up on your evaporator coil and worsen things. A leak is a seemingly small issue that will rapidly become a big problem for your comfort and the wellbeing of your system.

Recharges shouldn’t be done without repairs

So, you have a refrigerant leak in your system and you need to get the lost refrigerant replaced. This is known as a recharge–but it shouldn’t be done without first finding and addressing the source of the leak in your system. If you don’t patch the leak first, you’ll simply end up in the exact same place again sooner than later.

When something goes wrong with your air conditioner, it is best to reach out to a professional to get the necessary repairs. Whether it is a refrigerant line leak, a broken fan blade, or something else in your system that is going wrong, our team is here to get it fixed. We’ve proudly served the Pensacola area since 1965 and we’ve made it this far because we always provide top-tier service.

Your hometown heating and cooling specialist for three generations. Contact Commander Air Inc. today to schedule your system repairs.

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