If you hear a hissing or bubbling noise around your inside or outside AC, that likely means your central air conditioner has a refrigerant leak.
Refrigerant (what most homeowners call Freon, the DuPont brand name of refrigerant) is necessary for your central air conditioner to cool your home.
So, you may have already noticed that your home isn't being cooled properly.
So, what happens now?
We'll explain what your options are.
If you have a refrigerant leak, you might wonder, "Can I just add more refrigerant?"
Well, you can. But if you have an older system, you probably have R-22 refrigerant, which is expensive and is being phased out by the government.
And if you're hearing a hissing noise, chances are the leak is significant. So, you don't want to frequently pay for those pricey refrigerant charges.
Also, when you're low on refrigerant you're going to have all sorts of nasty problems, including:
So, adding refrigerant when you have an extreme leak can be a costly option in several ways.
Depending on where the leak is and the size of it, repairing could be costly, as well. And it may not be worth it if you have an older air conditioning unit (10-15 years old).
See if you should repair or replace your central air conditioner.
If you want to replace your AC system, then you should know what to look for in a new central air conditioning system.
If you're hearing a hissing or bubbling noise and want to repair the leak, then the faster you call for help, the better.
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