10/09/2025
When your system is low on charge and needs refrigerant, how do we know?
With the right tools and knowledge, a technician can make this diagnosis in just a few minutes. It comes down to temperature and pressure. Every AC system operates within a designed range of pressure and temperature. Using gauges and temperature probes we can see how the system is operating and we determine if it is correct or not.
We can also see how your indoor unit is operating from outside at the condenser!
Based on those pressure and temperature readings, we can determine things like low airflow, failing compressor, over charged, under charged, and leaks in systems etc!
If your system needs refrigerant it typically indicates a leak. Some leaks can be repaired, others not.
Refrigerant is expensive, so we always weigh the refrigerant in using a scale that is accurate down to ounces. This way, the customer only pays for the exact amount used and nothing more.