Problems with freon leaks:
a.. Low freon levels reduce efficiency of the air conditioner. b.. They can freeze the evaporator coil, causing it to literally ice up. c.. Freon is an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) controlled substance, deemed hazardous if released into the environment. d.. The heart of the unit is the compressor, which is cooled by the refrigerant. Over time, low freon levels can cause overheating and premature failure of the compressor, often requiring complete replacement of the compressor or the entire condensing unit. As mentioned earlier this is a very expensive proposition. e.. Always contact a HVAC professional when dealing with refrigerant (freon).
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with freon leaks:
a.. Low freon levels reduce efficiency of the air conditioner. b.. They can freeze the evaporator coil, causing it to literally ice up. c.. Freon is an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) controlled substance, deemed hazardous if released into the environment. d.. The heart of the unit is the compressor, which is cooled by the refrigerant. Over time, low freon levels can cause overheating and premature failure of the compressor, often requiring complete replacement of the compressor or the entire condensing unit. As mentioned earlier this is a very expensive proposition. e.. Always contact a HVAC professional when dealing with refrigerant (freon).
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with freon leaks:
a.. Low freon levels reduce efficiency of the air conditioner. b.. They can freeze the evaporator coil, causing it to literally ice up. c.. Freon is an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) controlled substance, deemed hazardous if released into the environment. d.. The heart of the unit is the compressor, which is cooled by the refrigerant. Over time, low freon levels can cause overheating and premature failure of the compressor, often requiring complete replacement of the compressor or the entire condensing unit. As mentioned earlier this is a very expensive proposition. e.. Always contact a HVAC professional when dealing with refrigerant (freon).
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with freon leaks:
a.. Low freon levels reduce efficiency of the air conditioner. b.. They can freeze the evaporator coil, causing it to literally ice up. c.. Freon is an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) controlled substance, deemed hazardous if released into the environment. d.. The heart of the unit is the compressor, which is cooled by the refrigerant. Over time, low freon levels can cause overheating and premature failure of the compressor, often requiring complete replacement of the compressor or the entire condensing unit. As mentioned earlier this is a very expensive proposition. e.. Always contact a HVAC professional when dealing with refrigerant (freon).
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ash.A3W7QEO0.dpufOn some systems, low freon can cause the evaporator to ice over. In any case, low freon will not cool as well.
The "two pounds short" may very well be true. It may also be an extra $$ charge to help keep the company financed. It may also be that the tech thinks all systems are two pounds short, and adds regardless of the actual need.
22 years old. I had it serviced Friday for the first time in a long time and I'm 2# short which the tech added (I wasn't home so thus my question). I know that fluids for everything need to be at the full level (oil, coolant car, for example) and I understand what happens if oil or coolant is low. What's the harm/ benefit to my system to have the correct amount of Freon? Will it run better, cooler, avoid future problems, what?