East Bay Area HVAC Pros Test For & Repair AC Leaks If your air conditioner unit has been struggling to keep your home cooler, you have noticed higher than usual energy bills or your unit has stopped working altogether, it’s possible your system has a refrigerant leak. Refrigerant, or freon, leaks are one of the leading causes of issues in air conditioning systems and until the leak is detected and repaired correctly, the unit will not operate at peak efficiency. In fact, when a unit lacks freon and continues to run it can cause larger issues with the unit, wearing out key components and possibly shortening the overall lifespan of the system. Some HVAC companies will “recharge” your system for a seemingly-low fee when you have a lack of freon. This process will get your unit running again and unless the leak is fixed, the issues will simply return in time and the leak will likely get worse. Luckily, there is professional help available. If you live in the East Bay Area, including the cities of San Jose, Oakland, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek and the surrounding areas, our company is here to keep the temperature and environment in your home comfortable. We are a team of professional, licensed and experienced heating, ventilation and air conditioning experts who are proud to serve the citizens of our community. When we get calls for issues with air conditioners, we can quickly diagnose the cause and when necessary we have processes in place to quickly detect leaks. Some signs which can point to a leak being present are a constantly running unit or the presence of ice on the lines connecting the unit to the home. When a unit produces ice, it actually has a lack of refrigerant. This “freezing-up” of a unit results in a complete lack of cooling, so while your unit struggles to keep the temperature down while constantly running and putting stress on the system, the temperatures will simply keep rising. In this instance, the unit must be turned off and the ice allowed to melt before beginning work, so if you do notice a large amount of ice on your unit then it’s best to turn it off completely and have an expert check it out as soon as possible. Detecting a leak can be difficult without the proper equipment and expertise. Our team has been working with AC systems of all sizes, brands and types for many years, and can employ the most efficient methods to detect leaks in your system. Leaks can happen for a variety of reasons, from something as simple as a loose connection to a major issue like a damaged line. In any case, our team can use various methods to detect the leak, such as checking each connection, pressurizing the system and other proven techniques. If you have noticed your system is struggling to keep up, or isn’t working at all, please give us a call. We would like to be your go-to resource for all things HVAC, so keep us in mind when you have any heating or cooling issues. Give us a call to learn more about how we can help keep you home comfortable.