AC LOW on Refrigerant! How To Know!

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  • Опубліковано 25 чер 2024
  • In this video, Joshua Griffin share some of the symptoms, that air conditioning and heat pump systems have when they are low on refrigerant. Some of these systems can be detected by a homeowner in the event they believe their system may be showing signs of low Freon or low refrigerant. Follow this list if deciding, whether or not your air conditioning system is performing different than it used to. Make sure to call professional if you believe your system is low on refrigerant.
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    ----------Chapters------------
    0:00 Intro: Low Refrigerant Symptoms
    0:31 Long Run Times
    0:57 High Electric Bill
    1:15 Low Delta T
    2:38 Daikin
    3:37 Frost or Ice Buildup
    4:21 Low Airflow
    5:02 New Sounds
    5:28 Leaks or Puddles
    6:06 Short Cycling
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  • @RapidRepair
    @RapidRepair Рік тому +3

    Great topic. We come across this one a lot during home inspections…

  • @user-ec6fg5nu8d
    @user-ec6fg5nu8d 11 місяців тому +2

    5:28 Exactly my problem! Thanks for your help!!

  • @PHamster
    @PHamster Рік тому +1

    OMG!!! Congrats on the official Daikin sponsorship!

  • @fshn76
    @fshn76 Рік тому

    All facts! Great info!

  • @Sergio-ih6lk
    @Sergio-ih6lk 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for your knowledge it is appreciated. I live in Miami Florida pretty hot here I gotta learn a little bit more about a c's Just saying

  • @skipsaunders5974
    @skipsaunders5974 10 місяців тому

    would be useful to see the symptoms for a split system using inverter compressors and Electronic Expansion Valve (EEV) technology

  • @waltofalltrades6817
    @waltofalltrades6817 10 місяців тому

    I guess my problem is that I live in a tin can (old mobile home) in the south. There's a 21 degree difference between the return air and the cold air coming out the vents. That's with a 93 degree outside temp too.

  • @michaelp9276
    @michaelp9276 Рік тому

    Thanks a lot for the vid! I have a strange problem with my indoor unit- have to say it is just a simple split unit with one wall mointed indoor room unit and an outdoor unit. The catch pan as well ad the condensate line is clear and working. The unit is also cooling but it is leaking on the flaps and drops on the floor. It seems that water is condensating on the flaps and air guides. Could that also be a symptome of low refrigerent? Thanks a lot and best regards from Germany!

  • @richardremmers6969
    @richardremmers6969 Рік тому +1

    What's the best tool to check DeltaT?

  • @tannerlock2
    @tannerlock2 11 місяців тому +1

    … after 36 hrs of slaving away in dog days of summer I come to realize you’re explanation for low refrigerant and guarantee that’s what mine is bc tried everything else 🤣 it was leaking past pan too and then froze up and yea pain in the rear.

  • @aubreyalmaguer-bd5nb
    @aubreyalmaguer-bd5nb 9 місяців тому

    are you service in florida

  • @michaelbaldwin3356
    @michaelbaldwin3356 Рік тому +2

    Everyone of those symptoms have about 4 other issues that could be the problem. Not to mention all these pm’s that loose refrigerant and then in 2 or 3 yr they have pay for refrigerant and possibly a leak test.

  • @John777Revelation
    @John777Revelation 11 місяців тому +3

    I'm learning diy hvac. Fascinating. Very informative. Thanks for sharing. Much Blessings to you. 🙏 Lord-Jesus-Christ ✝c✝o✝m

  • @donpablos123
    @donpablos123 4 місяці тому

    Can low refrigirant be another reason for high pressure in the system after 10 min of running, ie, above 550 psi (while only 270 expected under current conditions) ?

  • @w8what575
    @w8what575 Місяць тому +1

    A dirty evap coil that’s covered in hair and dirt will do the same thing as a low coolant freeze over will do…..I clean the evap coil every spring…

  • @ericacarriere8648
    @ericacarriere8648 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your content. It has helped me a lot. I live in Texas where the temps have been pretty close to HELL lately. It is 12:30 am right now. I put my thermostat on 68 at 5pm yesterday and it still hasn't reached temp. It's at 71 currently. The system does stop and start more frequently nowadays. We just got a new Goodman in 2020 and it hasn't had more coolant since we got it. Do you think it's time? Lastly, what's a fair price for coolant?

    • @NewHVACGuide
      @NewHVACGuide  Рік тому +2

      Shop around if you're concerned about pricing. It may be time to have a tuneup/cleaning performed. But it should never be "time" to add refrigerant unless something is wrong. Thanks!

    • @Trust_but_Verify
      @Trust_but_Verify 11 місяців тому +1

      2020 unit should be using R-410a refrigerant, get a quote of how much per lb they charge. You should see ice build up around the pipes.
      Is the air coming out weak and not so cold? I have one 19 year old unit that hasn't needed refrigerant added.

  • @knoxtrail5412
    @knoxtrail5412 Місяць тому +1

    Outdoor unit free online not cold no condensation no buildup replaced with brand new capacitor where should I go from here

  • @kevinhuggins3172
    @kevinhuggins3172 10 місяців тому +1

    My unit is taking a long time to cool. But only some times and not all the time. The line coming out of the compressor is not very cold. The line going into the A coil is not very cold. The air coming out of the vents is cold but not really cold. It was 103 today and it kept my 1400sqft house at 73° when it was set at 70°. Do you think I have low refrigerant symptom?

    • @jacksamulsen
      @jacksamulsen 4 місяці тому +1

      If it was 103 outside your unit was actually working just fine

  • @PeezyReacts
    @PeezyReacts Рік тому

    What about hot upstairs and a cool downstairs.
    I closed downstairs vents to about 20% output to force air upstairs but the system is still not keeping up with the heat.
    Any suggestions to repair this?

  • @tbone6354
    @tbone6354 2 місяці тому

    It is a good idea is to add 50ml of sulphuric acid to the compressor before regassing to reduce corrosion

  • @jungapo2
    @jungapo2 10 місяців тому

    i don’t agree with you about using infrared thermometer. i have no problem
    using it to check if an a/c system has enough refrigerant.

  • @oldskoolwayy
    @oldskoolwayy Місяць тому

    Your ac can be running hard because of your home having leaks and not insulated right

  • @wannellalawson4001
    @wannellalawson4001 5 днів тому

    Our furnace is linking water underneath. The air conditioner man came out. He told us that we needed a water pump. He told us. Instead of letting water run down the pipe. Like it was doing. He will connect the pipe fm furnace. Run pipe outside the furnace. Run it into the bathroom. So it can be drained into our toilet. I do not lk that idea. Will this mess up my plumping? when an air conditioner person comes to your home. Does he check the air conditioner outside first? Thanks

    • @OtterOps0676
      @OtterOps0676 22 години тому

      It's not necessarily bad for you plumbing but it will make a mess of your toilet over time. I personally think it's a terrible idea. Your furnace coil should be evacuating water through a trap and a pvc line into the drain in the ground. If applicable a condensate pump, but the condensate should have a vinyl tube dedicated to draining into a laundry sink or a secondary drain, sump pump pit, or even outdoors. Every state is going differ though.

  • @gtpforever
    @gtpforever Рік тому +2

    Nothing like opening up a coil box or plenum and finding it completely encased in ice.

    • @ryanbrown5334
      @ryanbrown5334 Рік тому

      Or with an A shape layer of ice 2 inches thick on the outside of the case!

    • @gtpforever
      @gtpforever Рік тому

      @@ryanbrown5334 lol I could imagine that. I haven't come across that yet myself. Probably because my office tells them to shut down the AC and turn on the fan. But I'm surprised I haven't seen it yet

  • @TheStrafendestroy
    @TheStrafendestroy 11 місяців тому +1

    doesnt low refrigerant indicate a leak some where in the system

  • @acmm50
    @acmm50 27 днів тому

    Low pressure = low temperature = freezing of system

  • @CaptNemo_
    @CaptNemo_ 11 місяців тому +2

    my ac turns on but that thing out side of the house wont turn on and no cold air, i dont want to call a hvac to spend 400$ any help?

    • @dickhertz8103
      @dickhertz8103 11 місяців тому +1

      change out your capacitor on outside unit. If that don't do it then change out the fan motor.

    • @lindaruggles
      @lindaruggles 10 місяців тому

      And clean the outside of the condenser coil after you've killed the breaker(all power) to it. I just paid a pro to do that for me and that was the whole problem. Also if the unit is over ten years old, have a pro replace the relay(contactor).@@dickhertz8103

  • @lwh7301
    @lwh7301 11 місяців тому

    You have nice teeth.