When air conditioning systems make a bubbling or hissing sound, it’s more than an annoyance. It’s almost certainly a sign your AC has a refrigerant leak. The specialists at Rochester Heating And Cooling have more than 45 years of experience with maintenance and repairs, and they encourage you to contact a technician to fix the leak as soon as possible. Refrigerant is toxic and must be handled by a certified HVAC technician. Failure to have the leak fixed will result in higher utility costs and discomfort.

Rochester Heating And Cooling offers these other warning signs your unit is leaking refrigerant.

3 More Warning Signs Your Air Conditioning Has a Leak

1. It Doesn’t Cool the Room

Refrigerant cools the air by absorbing heat, so if it takes a long time to cool a room, your unit likely has a leak. You can also test it by placing a hand near an air conditioning vent. If you feel only warm air blowing, have your system checked.

2. There’s Ice on Your Air Conditioner

Check the outside component of your air conditioner. Is ice visible on any of the parts? You should open the cover and check the copper refrigerant line, too. If ice covers any part of this line, there’s a leak.

3. Your Electric Bills Are Higher Than Normal

Air conditioners that don’t have enough refrigerant work overtime to cool, inefficiently pulling more power and wasting energy. This will result in high utility costs until the problem is fixed.

It’s important to repair refrigerant leaks before they cause serious damage to your AC. Call the experts at Rochester Heating And Cooling at (585) 458-3700 for a fast and affordable fix. Their services include maintenance, installation, and repair of any air conditioning system. Learn more about them online.