Washington DC AC Refrigerant Leak Repair

Leaking refrigerant compromises your air conditioner’s efficiency and is a health risk. Call the pros at Quality Air Services in the DC metro area for fast AC refrigerant leak repair.

When you need expert AC repairs, Quality Air Services is the company you can trust to do the job right the first time. We have over 25 years of experience, and our technicians are amongst the best in the industry. We offer customized heating and cooling solutions at competitive prices and are available for after-hours emergency service.

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Signs of an AC Refrigerant Leak

Refrigerant leaks can pose a health risk, so it’s crucial to familiarize yourself with the signs to call a technician for repairs. Here’s what to watch for.

Hissing or Bubbling Sounds: If your AC leaks refrigerant, you might hear a distinct hissing or bubbling sound caused by gas escaping through tiny holes in the coils.
Reduced Cooling Capacity: A refrigerant leak significantly reduces your air conditioner’s cooling capacity. If you notice that your home isn’t as cool as before and adjusting the thermostat doesn’t help, it could be a refrigerant leak to blame.
Ice Buildup: When there’s a leak, the remaining refrigerant in the system can’t extract enough heat, causing the temperature to drop, forming ice on the evaporator coil.
Higher Energy Bills: A refrigerant leak causes your air conditioner to work harder and longer to maintain the desired temperature, resulting in higher energy bills.

Can’t I Just Get a new AC System?

Yes, kind of, maybe… R22, a commonly used refrigerant in the late 1990s and early 2000s, was phased out in the United States due to environmental concerns. As such, it has become exceedingly difficult to procure, and the cost of R22 has skyrocketed.

If your HVAC system uses R22, we recommend budgeting for a complete AC system replacement either at the next failure or ahead of it. Newer systems likely utilize R410a refrigerant, which has a much less expensive recharge (although the long phase-out process for 410a will begin soon as well, but we have some time).

One thing to note is that if your HVAC contractor is simply recharging your refrigerant without locating and repairing the source of the leak, they are doing you a disservice. At Quality Air Services, we take care of the root of the problem instead of providing you a band-aid solution. Call our experts today to discuss your options if you need a refrigerant recharge.

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Why Hire Quality Air Services?

Residents in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia Metropolitan areas have many choices when they need reliable heating and cooling repairs. However, here’s what makes us different from our competitors.

We have commercial and residential experience

We offer competitive prices

We offer customized solutions

We’re available for after-hours emergency service for customers who have a service contract with us.

We have over 25 years of experience

If you have an AC refrigerant leak or need service on your problematic HVAC system, you can count on Quality Air Services. Call us today at 301-495-9500 to schedule air conditioner refrigerant services.