As the temperatures rise in your Andrews, TX, home, your heat pump will play a crucial role in maintaining a comfortable environment. However, if there’s a refrigerant leak, it can significantly impact the system’s performance and efficiency. Here are signs the heat pump in your home has a refrigerant leak that needs immediate attention.
Decreased Cooling Efficiency
Decreased cooling capability is a major sign of a refrigerant leak since the heat pump relies on this substance to absorb heat from the air and cool your home. When refrigerant levels are low, the system can’t absorb enough heat, causing it to work harder to cool your home and leading to inadequate cooling.
Increased Utility Bills
Your heat pump consumes extra energy due to low refrigerant levels as it struggles to maintain your preferred temperature. This inefficiency can lead to a significant increase in your utility bills. Heat pump maintenance can help keep your system in top-notch condition and your energy bills as low as possible.
Ice Formation
Ice can form on the evaporator coil if the refrigerant levels are low and it can’t properly absorb heat. Ask an HVAC service technician to check where the leak is coming from and stop it.
Unusual Noises
A heat pump with a refrigerant leak may start to produce noises that you’re not used to hearing. Gurgling or hissing sounds could be two of the possibilities. The sounds often occur as the refrigerant escapes through the hole or crack, causing air bubbles or pressure changes.
Keep an eye out for these signs of a potential refrigerant leak in your system. Call WTR (West Texas Refrigeration) if you need HVAC services to get your system working properly once again so your home stays comfortable all summer. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee every time.
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