HVAC Maintenance Contract: AC Freon 101

Understanding the role of refrigerant, often referred to as Freon, in your HVAC system is crucial for maintaining its efficiency and ensuring it operates smoothly. Dean from Casey Services Heating and Air uses a simple analogy to explain this: refrigerant is to an HVAC system what blood is to the human body. It circulates through the system, absorbing heat from your home and releasing it outside, much like how the body regulates its temperature.

Refrigerant travels through a closed loop in the system, constantly changing from a liquid to a vapor as it moves through different parts of the air conditioner. This process is essential for the system to cool your home effectively. If the refrigerant level is not adequate, or if there are leaks, the system cannot perform efficiently, leading to higher energy costs and reduced cooling capacity.

Dean highlights a common misconception among homeowners: the need to "top off" refrigerant. Unlike a car that may need oil refills, a properly functioning HVAC system should not consume refrigerant. It's a sealed system designed to keep the same amount of refrigerant circulating effectively unless there is a leak.

Leaks can occur due to improper installation, such as not soldering joints correctly, or from physical damage to the system. Dean shares an example of a recurring issue with a neighbor's unit, which was resolved by simply tightening a valve that had been improperly sealed. This underscores the importance of choosing a reputable HVAC service provider and ensuring regular maintenance checks are conducted to identify and fix such issues promptly.

Regular maintenance not only helps detect refrigerant leaks early but also ensures all components of the system are in good working order. This proactive approach saves money in the long run by preventing major breakdowns and ensuring the system operates at peak efficiency.

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0:00 Intro
0:08 What is refrigerant?
1:12 A Sealed System
1:36 Dean's Neighbor
2:29 New Install Error
2:51 Outro

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