Goettl Air conditioning unit

Is My AC Low on Refrigerant?

technician-repairing-ACThe answer? Hopefully not. If your air conditioner is low on refrigerant, then your system is simply not going to function properly. Considering just how hot our summer weather is here in this part of the country, an air conditioner that is not functioning properly can be a huge problem indeed. Plus, you must keep in mind the fact that your air conditioner does not actually consume refrigerant in its operation.

That means that an AC low on refrigerant either was not charged properly, or that it has developed a leak somewhere in the refrigerant lines. Whatever the case may be, you need a professional technician to diagnose the problem properly, and to resolve it completely. We’ll make sure that any refrigerant leaks in your system are pinpointed and repaired promptly.

What Is Refrigerant?

Refrigerant is an umbrella term for various chemical compounds used in air conditioning systems. Without the right amount of refrigerant in your air conditioning system, that system won’t really be able to do its job. Refrigerant plays too vital a role in the operation of your air conditioner in Scottsdale, AZ.

What Does Refrigerant Do?

Refrigerant is used to absorb heat from the air in your home, so that the air conditioner can redistribute the cooled air back throughout your house. Refrigerant changes very easily between liquid and gaseous states. It is evaporated in the AC’s indoor evaporator coil, at which point it pulls heat out of the air in your home.

It is then condensed in the outdoor condenser unit, which allows it to shed the heat that it has absorbed into the air outside. The process is simply repeated until your desired temperature is met throughout the house. When refrigerant is low, this process is impeded.

Signs of Low Refrigerant

As is the case with most air conditioning problems, there are some warning signs to be aware of which can alert you to this particular problem. First and foremost is an air conditioner that seems to be struggling to cool your home effectively. If your system used to do so without fail, but is suddenly unable to keep the whole house comfortable, a refrigerant leak is definitely possible.

You may also run into issues with ice on your evaporator coil. Water may pool around the indoor unit as this ice melts away, too. If there is not enough refrigerant in the system, the evaporator coil can get too cold. When that happens, the condensation that collects on this coil can freeze up on it. You may also see frost or ice on the refrigerant lines themselves.

Short cycling is another problem that you may encounter. The system may overwork itself as it struggles to remove a sufficient amount of heat from the air in the house. It can overheat, and that will cause it to cycle off and start back up too rapidly. This wastes energy and puts a lot of wear and tear on the system. If you think you have a refrigerant leak, give Goettl Air Conditioning a call right away.

G-O-E-T-T-L it’ll keep you cool but it’s hard to spell.

Testimonials

What Our Customers Say About Us

Veronica CernaVeronica Cerna
17:32 21 Mar 24
Our experience with Goettl and in particular their Inspector Nacho has exceeded our expectations. His inspection was thorough. We felt comfortable expressing our concerns and his positive response put our mind at ease. We thank him and the Goettl crew for taking care of our AC plumbing and repair needs and their support to us as customers.
Amanda RehmannAmanda Rehmann
17:23 21 Mar 24
Rudy and Chris came out and were SO helpful. They went above and beyond to help me with water damage and working with my insurance. Highly recommend!
jaime enriquejaime enrique
16:46 21 Mar 24
Robert BaylorRobert Baylor
16:42 21 Mar 24
Val CastanedaVal Castaneda
15:57 21 Mar 24
We had a stubborn clog in our shower that we were at our wits end about. Decided on calling Goettl and we’re very pleased at the service from beginning to end. Very prompt and professional. Andrew was great and explained everything and our options very clearly. We were very pleased with service today. Thank you so much!
Gerald WiestGerald Wiest
16:49 19 Mar 24
The water softener (which is outside) was ruined by the recent weather. Rudy and Chris were able to diagnose the problem and replaced the softener on same day. This was critical to avoid any plumbing problems in the house. We appreciate their professionalism and attention email to detail.
Mr crab son wakandaMr crab son wakanda
16:31 19 Mar 24
Abdiel did a very good job
Keith RobbinsKeith Robbins
16:24 19 Mar 24
Thank you Jason Cruz very professional and I sighed up for the monthly plan at just $14.95 a great value I learned so much from your vist. Saved me $130.00 yessssssss
Robert PenaRobert Pena
16:16 19 Mar 24
C J (CJ)C J (CJ)
17:42 11 Mar 24
I got a quote for over $3,000 for the last expensive water heater replacement. Way over priced. Will not be using you guys, nor recommending you either.
Gray Garland JamesGray Garland James
17:33 11 Mar 24
Roy is outstanding: professional, thorough, friendly! He understood our HVAC ducting issues and devised the appropriate solution. He was very personable and it was an absolute pleasure to work with him!
Heather HassellHeather Hassell
17:31 11 Mar 24
Chuy Flores with Goettl plumbing and Air, is an absolutely awesome professional plumbing !! If i could give him more than 5 stars i definitely would!!! Chuy is very respectable and knowledgeable in the HVAC industry and gets the job done the right way!! !!!
Desiree FraireDesiree Fraire
17:28 11 Mar 24
Jehad came to my home today and helped me to get a great system in place for my old home. We are getting an upgrade at a good price. He is a great tech.
Marilyn AndersonMarilyn Anderson
17:23 11 Mar 24
Roy was professional and knowledgeable about what needed to be done. Service was performed quickly and efficiently with no surprises.
Ashley RogersAshley Rogers
23:25 08 Mar 24
We had Goettl come out and service our ac units.The Billy McDermott, the technician. Was great. He explained the process and then did the work. I would recommend Goettl and Billy!
Angelia HahnAngelia Hahn
17:58 08 Mar 24
Peter was awesome and explain everything very well.
Thomas FraustoThomas Frausto
16:03 08 Mar 24
Ruby and Chris were very professional and thoroughly explained what they were doing. They left the area just as they found. Excellent service!
Allison De PaoliAllison De Paoli
23:40 07 Mar 24
Very knowledgeable
mark rodriguezmark rodriguez
23:17 07 Mar 24
Carlos,was absolutely the best. Professional to the max, honest and respectful. Answered all my questions.
Lynnie MichelleLynnie Michelle
17:38 01 Mar 24
Great service from Rudy and Chris
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