Freon Recharge

Within the summertime months, one of the more usual issues with AC systems will be becoming low on freon. It’s an issue which usually ends with the some AC contractor putting in a couple of pounds of freon, then calling it quits. It’s not the proper method of solving the solution, and will never be a repair which will last a lifetime.

The way the AC system works will be by utilizing freon, then letting it alter to its state to take heat out of air. The refrigerant will be within a sealed system that ought to never need to be recharged or replaced. As a correct installation of an AC is done, the contractor must put a vacuum onto the system to examine any leaks. If there’s a leak within the system it must be discovered and repaired. It’s where the issue usually comes into effect, within the process of installation. Either somebody had a poor braze weld or did not put the vacuum pump on and there’s a leak.

The leak can go undetected for a couple of years, but by the time the client notices, there’s no more warranty upon the installation or product. Some contractors will come in and search for the issue, then fill it up and take the money, but we don’t do that. The charge to fill up with freon could range from between  $350 and $675 and following performing that a couple of times, the consumer could spend more than a system will be worth, not to mention damages the lower freon does to the compressor.

Our contractor’s put your system within a positive pressure with nitrogen. By putting in that much pressure within your system, they’ll have the ability to hear nitrogen leaks, then repair the issue. If the issue is within the inside or outside coils, they’ll replace them. Hopefully, the leak is within one of the initial welds and could be just touched up. Following the repair, there has to be the vacuum put upon the system. By bringing your system to the negative pressure, they could get rid of all the noncondensables and all moisture within the system. The technician lets the vacuum sit for one hour, then checks if there’s any loss. If not, he’ll recharge to factory standardizations, and the AC system will again work well.

If you see a freon leakage, or if your AC does not seem to be working as it ought to, call us.