Refilling or topping up an air conditioner with Freon starts at 50 euros. The price depends on the type of refrigerant needed, its volume and the availability of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.
To determine the freon leakage in the air conditioner, it is necessary to pay attention to the following signs:
- Frost formation on the pipes of the outdoor unit.
- Increase in the time between switching on the air conditioner and the start of its operation.
- Appearance of an error on the display of the indoor unit.
- Oily traces on the pipes of the air conditioner.
- The air conditioner has stopped cooling.
- The air conditioner does not start.
If you notice these symptoms, there is most likely a Freon leak. In this case, unplug the unit immediately and call an air conditioner repair and service technician to avoid more serious breakdowns and costly repairs or replacement of the equipment.
Failure to charge the air conditioner in a timely manner may result in loss of refrigerant through leaks, which reduces efficiency and may cause various malfunctions:
- Decreased cooling capacity.
- A drop in system pressure.
- Overheating of the compressor.
- Damage to system components.
Air conditioner recharging is also necessary after equipment repair or replacement, when refrigerant is evacuated and then recharged into the system.