That's really not something the average home owner can check. Freon in itself is not longer used as a refrigerant in A/C systems much anymore so you really need to call a servicer to check the system. If the system is not cooling properly or has not been serviced recently, then have it checked by a professional. If the refrigerant levels are low, it could destroy the compressor and that would get mighty expensive to repair.
overcharging a central air unit system with refrigerant(freon) will cause the head pressure to be?
yes
low on freon
check the condenser name plate. it will tell you the type of refrigerant.
I just had 2 pounds of Freon added to my central A/C and was charged $30 a pound.
Actually no technical skills needed to check the Freon level. Home central air conditioners have a Freon scale on it. One just need to read the scale and determine whether the level of Freon is sufficient.
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Air is not efficient enough as a coolant
Freon is an invisible gas and cannot be seen in the air. If Freon in leaking from a container in large enough amounts and is cold enough, you may notice the condensation of moisture due to the low temperature.
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Yes.
The refrigerant (freon) in any air conditioner should last the life of the unit. If not, you have a leak.