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As the old saying goes, too much of a good thing can be bad. This is especially true when it comes to the refrigerant in your air conditioning unit. We’re all aware that not having the proper amount of refrigerant in your air conditioner can spell major trouble. But did you know that overcharging your unit can put your entire system in jeopardy as well? An  air conditioning repair  expert explains why here.

What Can Possibly Go Wrong With Overcharging Your AC Unit?  

The symptoms of overcharging are the same as undercharging – warm air coming through the vents. The problem with filling your air conditioner with too much refrigerant is that it won’t be able to properly switch between a gaseous and a liquid state, resulting in inefficient cooling.

Adding too much refrigerant also increases the pressure inside the air conditioner, which forces the compressor to work a lot harder than it has to. In addition, this puts tremendous strain on the entire unit, and can cause your air conditioner to wear out that much more quickly. This is why  HVAC installation contractors  only fill up your unit to the specified refrigerant level.

Another problem associated with overcharging is liquid refrigerant leaking into the compressor. This will cause your compressor to eventually burn out as the refrigerant mixes with the oil. When this occurs, the compressor will inevitably fail, which means that you’ll have to shell out money for a new system; this is more cost-effective than having it repaired.

To avoid overcharging your unit, make sure to only work with skilled, licensed  HVAC companies. For all your heating and cooling needs, be sure to give metropolitan DC’s most trusted HVAC specialist, Home Air Services, a call at (301) 585-8100. Alternatively, you can fill out our  contact form  to schedule a free consultation today.