Is 4 pounds of freon a lot in a top up of an ac unit does it indicate a large leak?

How can a freon leak cause death?

If the leak was large enough to displace all of the oxygen, you would die of suffocation.

Is it a freon leak if the car smells like rubbing alcohol the first couple of minutes the air conditioner is turned on?

The rubbing alcohol smell can indicate a Freon leak. The smell can also indicate a plugged drain tube. There is natural condensation that needs to drain away from the air conditioning compressor.

How many pounds of freon can a Hyundai Elantra take?

It contains no Freon. Freon or R12 has been banned for years and is no longer used as a refrigrant. It more than likely is charged with R-134a. If it needs recharging then it has a leak and the leak needs to be repaired. It is illegal to recharge an A/C system without first repaiing the leak. Take it to a professional.

How do you find freon leaks Chevy Express?

You have to have a freon leak detector. Are you can put freon dye in the system and find a leak that way.

How long will freon last for AC I installed my AC a year ago and it looks like it's needed freon. Is it normal that freon last for a year or should it last more than that?

the freon is not a a consumable part of your airconditioner...you only lose it if you have a leak in the system...and you should not have a freon leak within a year unless there is a maufacturing defect...or just bad luck.... the freon is not a a consumable part of your airconditioner...you only lose it if you have a leak in the system...and you should not have a freon leak within a year unless there is a maufacturing defect...or just bad luck.... the freon is not a a consumable part of your airconditioner...you only lose it if you have a leak in the system...and you should not have a freon leak within a year unless there is a maufacturing defect...or just bad luck.... the freon is not a a consumable part of your airconditioner...you only lose it if you have a leak in the system...and you should not have a freon leak within a year unless there is a maufacturing defect...or just bad luck.... the freon is not a a consumable part of your airconditioner...you only lose it if you have a leak in the system...and you should not have a freon leak within a year unless there is a maufacturing defect...or just bad luck.... the freon is not a a consumable part of your airconditioner...you only lose it if you have a leak in the system...and you should not have a freon leak within a year unless there is a maufacturing defect...or just bad luck.... the freon is not a a consumable part of your airconditioner...you only lose it if you have a leak in the system...and you should not have a freon leak within a year unless there is a maufacturing defect...or just bad luck.... the freon is not a a consumable part of your airconditioner...you only lose it if you have a leak in the system...and you should not have a freon leak within a year unless there is a maufacturing defect...or just bad luck.... the freon is not a a consumable part of your airconditioner...you only lose it if you have a leak in the system...and you should not have a freon leak within a year unless there is a maufacturing defect...or just bad luck....

How do you find freon leak in home ac unit?

You can find a Freon leak in a home Ac unit by using a leak detector. These instruments are capable of detecting trace amounts of Freon and pinpoint leaks.

How many pounds of freon for a 1997 Honda Accord se?

There is no Freon in a 1997 Honda Accord. It contains R134a refrigerant. If it is low of refrigerant you have a leak. It is illegal to add refrigerant to any system with a leak without first repairing the leak. The professional who repairs the leak will recharge the system and check to make sure there is sufficient oil in the system. Not a repair for a novice.

Can you smell freon leak in car?

Freon is odorless; you cannot smell it.

When should refrigerator freon be checked?

When the fridge is not cooling due to freon leak or freon restriction.

How do you detect freon leak?

Have a shop perform a leak test with a halogen detector.

Will freon leak when ac is off?

Yes.

How does an AC unit run low on freon?

Freon can leak. Since it will do so in the form of an invisible, odorless gas, it is very difficult to observe such a leak.