Every summer there are always two things that create the most havoc. Freon leaks and water leaks. I thought I would take a few minutes to address the freon leak issue.
So, your a/c unit ices up or just blows warm air. Maybe you had an a/c technician fill your unit up last year and now it's time for another fill up? Well, the first thing I'd say is "your a/c unit has a freon or refrigerant leak." Freon is refrigerant, so same thing really. Most of my customers think it's normal to continue to add freon to the unit year after year. It may be an accepted practice, but if your unit runs low on freon it most definitely has a leak.
What do you do when it's leaking? The unit can continue to be charged / filled up as needed, but this does get more and more expensive as the years go by. Another alternative is to perform a leak search. There are several methods employed in detecting and locating exactly where a freon leak is in your system. The good news is, it can almost always be fixed. The bad news is, most freon leak repairs are expensive. Another method we are now using, and with a high level of success, is to add a leak sealant. This is a product used for small leaks only and actually stops the leak. We use a product called HVACR Professional Sealant by ClipLight. It is affordable and like I said, "it is working well in a number of systems." The last option, or for a unit in very poor condition, is to go ahead and bite the bullet and replace the system. We sell many different brands and work with Progress Energy and OUC to get you your utility rebates. We also provide ARI certificates to ensure you have the official documents for your Federal Tax Credit, if any apply.
In short, we look at all the options and discuss it with you, the customer, to see where your peace of mind is with regards to freon leaks. We inform you and advise you, but never push or pressure you. We want you to feel comfortable working with us!
Thanks again and God Bless from everyone at Service Plus.
