If you suspect you have a refrigerant leak, it should be reported immediately to your Air Supply Heating & Air Conditioning expert for professional repairs. It’s important to understand that refrigerant leaks can create problems with your heat pump and, more importantly, affect your health. Regardless of the age of your heat pump, refrigerant leaks are much more common than you might think. General wear and tear on the heat pump, for example, or the refrigerant lines and connection points becoming worn down, can ultimately result in a leak. Refrigerant leaks can also cause harm to your health. Because it has no odor, you will be unaware of the exposure until you experience symptoms, such as headaches, coughing, nausea, and in some cases, eye and skin irritation.
How Do I Know if My Heat Pump is Leaking Refrigerant?
Your heat pump requires refrigerant to work correctly. When your heat pump leaks refrigerant, you will notice the following symptoms: a reduction in the heating and cooling inside your home and increased energy use caused by your heat pump working harder than it should. Refrigerant leaks can also cause ice to form on the evaporator coil and provide uneven heating throughout the home. It’s vital that you know what to look for so that you can contact your Air Supply Heating & Air Conditioning expert for immediate service and repairs.
What Happens when Refrigerant Leaks?
Unusual noises: When experiencing a refrigerant leak, air enters the line, causing bubbling and gurgling sounds. Schedule an inspection with your Air Supply Heating & Air Conditioning expert for a comprehensive examination.
Increased utility bills: As your heat pump struggles to keep up with the load, it will require more energy, resulting in higher utility bills. When refrigerant levels become low, the strain on the system will affect your compressor and many of the internal components, which will eventually cause your heat pump to break down entirely.
Short cycling: When your heat pump doesn’t have enough refrigerant to run correctly, it will result in a condition known as short cycling. When this happens, your heat pump cannot complete an entire heating or cooling cycle, which puts additional strain on your heat pump.
Pooling liquid: one of the most apparent signs of a refrigerant leak is a pool of fluid around your heat pump. Contact your Air Supply Heating & Air Conditioning technician to schedule an appointment to inspect your heat pump for repairs to ensure your unit performs properly year-round.
Frozen evaporator coil: Your evaporator coil is designed to absorb heat; when your heat pump lacks enough refrigerant to run correctly, your evaporator coil will malfunction and lose its ability to absorb enough heat resulting in ice formation. Prompt repair and refrigerant replacement are essential to maintain the heat pump properly.
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