You probably never think about the copper lines that connect your indoor and outdoor units, and that is how it should be. Those lines carry the refrigerant your system uses to move heat out of your home. In late September, our team spent the day at this Cedarville home replacing them.
What Our Technician Found
This system needed a new set of copper refrigerant lines running between the outdoor unit and the indoor unit. When the lines that carry refrigerant are replaced, the job is only as good as the care taken to keep moisture and dirt out of the system while it is open. That is where most of the work on a job like this goes.
What We Completed
- Replaced the copper refrigerant lines between the indoor and outdoor units with new copper.
- Added a new filter drier on the line to help keep moisture and debris out of the system.
- Recharged the system with refrigerant.
A filter drier is a small canister that traps moisture and debris before they can circulate through the system. Moisture inside a refrigerant system can cause problems over time, so a new drier is cheap protection whenever the system has been opened up.
The Result
The new lines, the filter drier and the refrigerant charge were all completed on this visit. This is not the kind of work you want rushed. Doing it carefully the first time is what keeps a system running strong for years. If your system has recurring trouble, learn more about our AC repair service.
What Homeowners Can Learn From This Job
- Refrigerant lines matter. They carry the refrigerant that moves heat out of your home, so damaged or failing lines affect the whole system.
- Protect what you can see. Keep the insulation on the lines outside intact and keep mowers and trimmers away from them.
- Refrigerant does not get used up. If a system keeps needing more, there is a reason, and it is worth finding.
- Recurring cooling trouble deserves a real answer. Ask for an explanation of what was found and why a repair is needed.
Need AC Repair in Cedarville?
Our team serves homeowners in Cedarville, Van Buren and across the River Valley. If your system has had recurring cooling trouble, call us or book online and we will take a look.
