No one enjoys discovering a leak in the home. But what if the leak is coming from your air conditioner? It might not seem like as big of a deal as a pipe leak but it is still a big problem. Depending on the type of system you have and where the leak is, your refrigerant leak can create problems for your comfort and can even run the risk of damaging your home in Mount Pleasant and Daniel Island SC.
Refrigerant is like the lifeblood of your air conditioner. And a key factor to remember is that your air conditioning system has the exact amount of refrigerant needed to do its job until the day it is replaced. If you start to lose refrigerant, it is a problem that should prompt a call to Dunes heating and air conditioning.
What Refrigerant Does
Let’s make one thing clear now: refrigerant is a transfer medium, NOT a fuel source. This is a common misconception that many people have which can create some problems–mainly that they think it is normal to have less refrigerant over the years.
When we say that refrigerant ( Freon) is a transfer medium, we mean that this chemical is used to pull heat out of your home. The refrigerant absorbs the heat and carries it to your outdoor unit where it is condensed and releases the heat. This is essentially what allows your AC unit to cool your home. Without refrigerant, your air conditioner is just very expensive fan!
For same day service and repair in Mount Pleasant, Sullivan’s Island, Daniel Island and Isle of Palms SC. Call Dunes Heating and Air Conditioning at 843-480-2033
