Just wanted to share some information with my readers about re-charging their HVAC system. The EPA frowns very heavily about re-charging the system and not performing a leak search to inform you where your system is leaking refrigerant. We get many calls in the office and the question is: "Can you come put freon in my unit?" My answer is: "Yes, we can perform a leak search, inform you where the leak is, ask you if you want the repair, and continue on from there." The next question is: "Why can't you just put freon in?" My answer is: "Because it is my obligation to inform you where the leak is and give you your options." The next question is: "Well, can't you just put a pound or two in and let it go?" My answer is: "No, your HVAC equipment is not like pulling up to the gas pump and putting a few gallons in to get you to the next stop; it won't work correctly without the proper amount of refrigerant in it."
So before you call your HVAC provider and ask for a pound or two of refrigerant, remember that it doesn't work that way.
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