3 Signs Your Heat Pump is Leaking Refrigerant in St. Cloud, FL

Refrigerant is a fluid that allows your HVAC system to operate correctly. When it starts leaking, there may be multiple signs of the issue, giving you time to call in a professional before the situation worsens. The following are some indicators that refrigerant is leaking from your heat pump at your home in St. Cloud, FL.

1. Frozen Evaporator Coil

The refrigerant allows the evaporator coil to absorb heat from the air outside as part of the process of providing heat to your home. When the fluid leaks, the evaporator coil can’t efficiently absorb heat.

This causes the moisture on the surface of the coil to freeze. It might seem like an easy DIY fix, but that can cause much more damage. Call a professional HVAC technician immediately for repair services to determine the source of the leak and fix the problem as soon as possible.

2. Hissing and Gurgling Noises

Hissing or gurgling noises are indications of a refrigerant leak. Both can be problematic, especially because the more the fluid continues to escape, the more stress it’s putting on your system and causing it not to work properly. Having the issue addressed by a professional can stop the leak, return refrigerant levels to normal and get your system working once again.

3. Constantly Running

The indoor temperature is supposed to be at a proper level when everything with the system is running correctly. If the temperature isn’t where it should be yet the system is constantly running, it’s a sign there may be a leak. The HVAC technician has to check if the problem is due to leaking refrigerant or another issue.

Never attempt to repair refrigerant leaks by yourself, as it could cause injury to yourself or damage to your heat pump. Contact Frank’s Air Conditioning for professional heat pump services. We have years of experience working on many heat pump models and are ready to provide quality service.

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