When your air conditioner is still running normally but cannot cool in the summer or heat in the winter, it is likely that there is a leak or out of gas. So are there ways to know which air conditioner is out of gas? What causes the air conditioner to run out of gas? This is a question shared by many users with the company P69. Understanding that, the following article we will share with you with how to identify an accurate and useful gas-free air conditioner.

What is air conditioner gas?

Conditioning gas (refrigerant) is the medium used in the heat-absorbing refrigeration system. Depending on the use of each type of machine, the appropriate refrigerant is used. The refrigerant is responsible for carrying heat from a place of low temperature to discharge to a place of higher temperature. Gas is an important part of the air conditioner,  the air conditioner runs out of gas which is the cause of the air conditioner not working properly and completely losing cold.

Signs of knowing that the air conditioner is out of gas is 100% accurate

Here are 5  super simple ways to identify the air conditioner running out of gas  that you can apply, including:

1. Air conditioner is not cold

Although the temperature has been adjusted to low, the air conditioner still works quite poorly. It takes a long time to cool the whole room. Even many hours still not cool. At this point, you need to check the air conditioner gas and replace it immediately.

2. Fault light blinking

For some new generation air conditioners, it has been equipped with a flashing feature when there is a problem. So if the error light of your air conditioner appears similar to the above, it is also a sign that the air conditioner is running out of gas.

In addition, the air conditioner blinking on the error light can also be caused by the air conditioner having not been maintained or cleaned for a long time, etc. Whatever the reason, you should check the condition of the air conditioner as soon as possible.

3. Air conditioner automatically turns on and off

The next way to know that the air conditioner is out of gas is that the air conditioner automatically turns on and off after about 15 minutes of operation. However, first you need to carefully check the settings on the remote, whether the automatic timer mode is on or not.

4. The indoor unit is leaking water

When the air conditioner runs out of gas, there is a high chance that the indoor unit is showing signs of leaking, and snow patches appear. When the layer of snow melts, it will form drops of water and fall to the floor.

Catching snow on copper pipes

If the cause of the lack of gas in the air conditioner is the leaking of the copper pipe, the phenomenon of snow sticking along the body of the pipe is easy to see with the naked eye. Therefore, you need to quickly fix this gas leak problem.

How to know that the air conditioner is out of gas with 100% accuracy

How to know that the air conditioner is out of gas  is quite simple through the following 3 steps, anyone can do it at home:

– Step 1:  Turn on the air conditioner at the minimum or maximum temperature. Then, you put your hand in front of the indoor unit to check the cold. If you do not feel the cold and deep cold, the possibility that your air conditioner is short of gas is very high.

– Step 2:  At the outdoor unit, you check the joints with copper pipes to see if there is a condition of snow. If yes, then there is a high possibility that your air conditioner gas is in a state of running out or leaking.

– Step 3:  Use a dedicated gas meter to know the amount of gas remaining in the tank. This is a specialized refrigeration repair tool, you can buy it at reputable centers.

Why does the air conditioner run out of gas?

You can understand simply with 2 cases: the air conditioner runs out of gas after installation and the air conditioner runs out of gas while in use. Through these two cases, you can easily diagnose the cause of the air conditioner running out of gas.

• The joints and welds of the air conditioner installers are open, leading to when the gas leaks out, after a short time of use, if not detected, it will lead to  the end of air conditioning gas .
• Due to the screw valve at the gable, the ejector of the heater is not tight, the installer does not check again with soap after the installation process.
• Due to collision, moving, moving the heater and the copper pipe was broken and folded.
• Due to the perforation of the indoor unit, gas is leaked to the outside, after a period of use the air conditioner will lose its cold.

Consequences of the air conditioner running out of gas?

You may think, running out of gas does not affect the operation of the machine, but that is completely wrong,  the air conditioner running out of gas  is harmful if you do not pay attention.

• Costs money: When the air conditioner runs out of gas, you turn on the air conditioner and do not understand why it is not cold, so you keep lowering the temperature, which consumes a lot of electricity.
• Frustrating stress and distraction: When the air conditioner runs out of gas, it can’t cool down, so it creates a sultry atmosphere, making it difficult to concentrate on work.
• Easy to damage the air conditioner: When the air conditioner runs out of gas, but you still “obstinate” to use it without charging new gas for a long time, the machine can be damaged, bringing many dangers when using.

Types of gas commonly used when recharging air conditioners

Currently, on the market, there are  3 most popular types of gas  being used for air conditioners:  R410 ,  R22 ,  R32 and Refrigerant .

1. Gas R22

This is a commonly used gas due to  its low cost  as well as  the simple gas filling process , which does not require much technical and equipment requirements when filling gas.

Gas R22 has the ability to tolerate more impurities, so when the gas loader only needs to measure the amount of gas to be charged and can proceed with additional charging without having to discharge all the remaining gas in the air conditioner. However, this gas is relatively poorly cooled as well as it is harmful to the ozone layer.

2. Gas R410

Usually has  a mid-range price ,  the charging process is relatively complicated , requires high skill of gas loader as well as full use of specialized equipment. When charging R410 gas, the worker must completely replace it even though there is still old gas residue inside the picture.

Advantages of gas type R410: Capable of creating deep cold as well as saving electricity.

3. Gas R32

This is a  new gas that has  been used since 2014 and is a common gas on most air conditioners today. This type of gas is  similar to R410 gas,  when it is loaded, it requires skilled technicians as well as specialized equipment.

Features of R32 gas: Has extremely strong and stable cooling ability (more than 1.6 times- R410A, more than 6.1 times R22) thereby helping your air conditioner to save significant energy.

How to fix if the air conditioner is short of gas, out of gas

To avoid gas shortage, when buying an air conditioner, you should install it carefully, especially the connections between the pipes. It is recommended to cover the outdoor unit to reduce the oxidizing effects of the environment.

To know if your air conditioner is working properly, whether the air conditioner is out of gas, lack of gas or not, you should periodically check, maintain and maintain the air conditioner.

If you have determined that the air conditioner is short of gas, the way you do it is to pump enough gas into the machine. The advice for you is to ask the technical staff, they will make sure to be safe, as well as be able to check the air conditioner for you.

When you run out of gas, you need to change the gas immediately to keep the air conditioner working stably. Above are some causes and ways to recognize that you can know if your air conditioner is short of gas or not. Hopefully with the information that  P69 Company  will help you no longer feel too worried about the condition of your home appliance.

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