Understanding Filter Concerns

The refrigerant is essential for proper cooling. Note that this chemical blend exists either in a liquid or gas state, which stays in a pump within the air conditioning system. Further, it cools the air that enters the AC unit with the help of the evaporator and compressor components. You should know that the system needs a particular volume of refrigerant to work optimally. However, if it falls below the recommended level, the system starts to malfunction. Given this, here are three reasons to resolve any malfunction connected to low refrigerant levels in the unit.

You Experience a Drop in Cooling Efficiency

You must note that a decrease in your unit's cooling capacity is the most significant sign of a Freon leak. Note that the air conditioner cannot eliminate enough heat from the interior during each cycle when a leak occurs because the coolant level is minimal. In extreme situations, the unit may be unable to create any cold air, resulting in warm air getting blown out of the vents. In most cases, an air conditioner is useless if it can't produce cool air. So, call a technician to remedy the leak and top the coolant to restore the unit's function.

You Get Unbearable Indoor Humidity Levels

Though air conditioners play a role in dehumidification, that isn't their primary purpose. That said, an air conditioner can still make a home more comfortable by eliminating humidity. To ensure this function, the evaporator coil extracts humidity from the surrounding air by evaporating cold refrigerant. On the other hand, a higher relative humidity within the home is a natural consequence of a decreased coolant. When this happens, your family might suffer discomfort from constant exposure to high humidity. That said, you can prevent this by maintaining the required Freon levels for optimal unit performance.

Your Compressor Eventually Fails

The vapor Freon that departs the evaporator coil is heated and compressed within the unit. As a result, the pressure differential required to turn the coolant into a hot gas that circulates throughout the system gets created. In this case, the compressor has a rating for a particular load. Given this, it will overheat and fail if there isn't enough refrigerant. Note that if this component of the AC unit goes out, you should get a new one. That said, it can be costly to replace the broken compressor, and it's unwise to use a previously owned evaporator unit with a new compressor or condenser.

Speak to an emergency AC repair expert if you notice signs of low refrigerant in your air conditioning system. They will help you resolve it and avoid future system complications by sealing any weaknesses that could result in a leak. 

For more information about air conditioning installation, contact a local company.