An AC unit in our office leaked freon. In order to repair the unit, the mechnaic had to weld the unit to avoid continuous leaks going forward. The employees in the office were concerned the freon leak could be harmful to the office air/environment. Is this something we should be concerned about or once cleaned up and repaired is there no longer an issue?
A: In terms of your immediate health, no. Freon is not dangerous other than that it can suffocate you like any other gas if it displaces the oxygen in the room. This would require a significant leak in a closed room with poor circulation. Since you're asking the question, I assume you survived... In terms of the environment, some freons destroy the ozone layer and most freons are VERY potent greenhouse gases. So yes, they can create environmental problems, but no, they are not dangerous in a sense of being toxic.
Freon leaks are not dangerous. To pose any health risks, the amount of Freon would have to be more than the amount of oxygen in the room.
The substances that are causing ozone layer depletion are freons, CFC's etc..
These are called as ozone-depleting substances (ODS).
harmful chemicals
yes very
a little
subsurface is less harmful
Sustainable houses are environmentally friendly for a few reasons. Firstly, they are built to last. Secondly, they are built with materials that are less harmful or not harmful to the environment. They are also more energy efficient.
Freon is harmful to the environment because of the chemicals that it is made from. These chemicals are bad for the environment and ozone layer.
no it's not harmful but if you have low freon most likely you have a leak .store it in a dry not too hot place
The 2001 Mitsubishi Gallant uses R-134a Freon. This refrigerant is less harmful to the environment than the previously used R-12 Freon.
You have to have a freon leak detector. Are you can put freon dye in the system and find a leak that way.
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....
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.
Freon is odorless; you cannot smell it.
When the fridge is not cooling due to freon leak or freon restriction.
Possible freon leak in the coil of the unit and the fan is circulating it into the air. As we know freon is toxic to the environment imagine what it can do to a human body.
Have a shop perform a leak test with a halogen detector.
Yes.
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.