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Most air conditioning systems use refrigerant<\/a> to help cool the air that the system circulates through your home. If your AC stops blowing cool air, it could mean a refrigerant leak. Before you try to rectify the situation yourself, it\u2019s important to understand what it is and if DIY is a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Refrigerant?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refrigerant is a liquid used for a variety of cooling applications, including refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioning. It\u2019s a heat transfer liquid, meaning that it absorbs heat. It starts as a gas and transitions to a liquid. In air conditioning, a fan blows air over coils filled with the liquid. The air cools when circulated over the coils before circulating through your home via your vent system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do You Need More Refrigerant?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most air conditioning equipment is pre-filled with refrigerant by the manufacturer. If your AC stops cooling due to low refrigerant, it\u2019s generally due to a leak. If the level is low, you will need more refrigerant to correct the issue with your AC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can You Fill It Yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer to the question of whether you can fill the refrigerant yourself is a resounding no. Handling the refrigerant can be dangerous without the right training and equipment. It\u2019s toxic and can cause serious health issues if you have exposure to it. Only a trained and qualified professional should handle this component of your air conditioning system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your air conditioner only blows warm air, it could indicate a refrigerant leak. We caution you not to try to fix the issue yourself. Instead, contact H.H. Hovey Heating and Cooling<\/a> today for professional assistance with your AC issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Most air conditioning systems use refrigerant to help cool the air that the system circulates through your home. If your AC stops blowing cool air, it could mean a refrigerant leak. Before you try to rectify the situation yourself, it\u2019s important to understand what it is and if DIY is a good idea. What is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2369,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nShould I Fill my HVAC Refrigerant by Myself? - H.H. Hovey Heating and Cooling System<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Could your AC have a leak? 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