When temperatures start to heat up in the spring, you will start running your air conditioner. However, a lack of maintenance, old age, or excessive wear and tear could cause you to need AC repair. If you turn on the system and it isn’t cooling your home properly, check for a refrigerant leak. The following are common signs that this is the source of your problem.

Top 3 Indicators You Have a Refrigerant Leak

1. Unusual Sounds

Larger refrigerant leaks can often be identified by unusual sounds coming from the unit itself. While the unit is inoperative, listen for any hissing or bubbling noises. Such sounds indicate that refrigerant is leaking from your system in either a gas or liquid form. Call a professional technician to address this problem, as the leaking fluid could present a health hazard.

2. Frozen Coils

Any time you see ice on your air conditioner that isn’t related to the weather, a refrigerant leak is likely to blame. This AC repair issue will cause the indoor unit’s evaporator coil to freeze. You will need to look inside the unit to spot this issue. Especially large leaks will also cause ice to form on the refrigerant lines connected to an outdoor unit.

3. Warm Air

Though warm air could be connected to other AC repair problems, a refrigerant leak will also keep your house from getting cool like it should. The air conditioner will be forced to work longer to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature. In some cases, warm (rather than cool) air will come from the vents when there is a refrigerant leak.

For all your AC repair needs, you can depend on Inman Heating & Cooling. Serving Monroe County, IL, for over 50 years, their NATE-certified technicians are available 24/7 to assist with any emergency heating and cooling repair issue. To learn more about their services and how they can help your family, visit them online or call (618) 281-5355.