Refrigerant Leak Repair

Refrigerant fluid is the entire reason your AC system can produce cold air, so an AC Freon leak can negatively affect system performance. As such, one of the most common Freon leak symptoms is your AC only blowing warm air, regardless of the thermostat settings. Without coolant fluid, your AC cannot extract heat to produce cool air. 

Another sign of an air conditioner leaking Freon is visible coolant fluid pooling near the base of your AC unit. Leaking coolant fluid typically has a green, yellow, or pink color. Freon by itself is odorless and colorless, so most manufacturers add some kind of coloring agent to detect when leaks occur. Many people report that leaking Freon smells slightly sweet. 

Another reliable sign of a Freon leak is if your energy bills start to skyrocket. Without the right amount of coolant, your AC has to work much harder to cool your home. The result is your utility bills spiking significantly when AC usage increases. 

Lastly, AC breakdowns and malfunctions could be due to low coolant fluid. Without coolant fluid, your system is at risk of overheating and breaking down, which can incur significant repair costs. If you notice a Freon leak, the first thing you should do is call a professional refrigerant leak repair service to fix the problem.