Air Conditioning: What You Need to Know

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When your air conditioner blows only mildly cool air or no cool air at all, it's probably low on refrigerant. That means it's probably time for an air-conditioning recharge, but there's more to it than just filling up. Because the refrigerant operates in a closed system, the most likely cause for low levels is a leak in the air-conditioning system. Most repair shops have a qualified technician inspect the system for obvious leaks in hoses, pipes or the air-conditioning compressor, and make repairs as necessary.
After inspecting the system, the technician extracts the remaining refrigerant into recycling equipment that…