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Refrigerant Recharge and Leak Repair in Boynton Beach, FL

Refrigerant doesn't get used up — if your system is low, it means there's a leak somewhere in the line set or coil. Adding refrigerant without finding the leak just delays the same problem. We locate the leak, fix it, then recharge the system to the correct level.

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When to Call

When You Need Refrigerant Recharge and Leak Repair

Your system runs constantly but the house stays warmer than the thermostat setting
You can see ice forming on the refrigerant lines or the indoor coil
A technician told you the system is low on refrigerant but didn't fix a leak
Your energy bills have risen steadily over the past few months
You notice an oily residue near the refrigerant line connections outside
The system was recharged in the past year and is already struggling again

How It Works

Our Process for Refrigerant Recharge and Leak Repair

1

Pressure Test

We check static and operating pressures to confirm the system is undercharged. Low pressure alone tells us there's a problem — it doesn't tell us where.
2

Leak Search

We use an electronic leak detector and UV dye to trace the leak to its exact location — coil, line fitting, Schrader valve, or elsewhere.
3

Leak Repair

Depending on where the leak is, we braze the fitting, replace the valve, or repair the coil section. We don't patch what should be replaced.
4

Pressure Hold Test

After the repair, we pressurize the system and hold it to confirm the leak is sealed before adding refrigerant.
5

Recharge to Spec

We add the correct refrigerant type to manufacturer spec — not by feel, by measurement. We verify superheat and subcooling are in range.
6

System Run Check

We run the system through a full cycle and confirm supply air temperature is dropping correctly before we leave.

What's included

Electronic leak detection across the full refrigerant circuit
Repair of the identified leak point — fitting, valve, or accessible coil section
Pressure hold test to confirm the leak is sealed
Refrigerant recharge to manufacturer specification
Post-charge performance check — superheat, subcooling, and supply air temp

What's not included

Evaporator coil replacement if the coil itself is too corroded to repair
Line set replacement if refrigerant lines are damaged beyond a single repair point
Multiple leak searches if refrigerant is lost again after we leave — that's a callback, and we handle it

Real Situations

Common Scenarios in Boynton Beach

A homeowner off Congress Avenue had their system topped off twice in two summers by a different company and is still having the same problem.

Topping off without fixing a leak is a recurring charge that never solves anything. We run a full leak search, find where it's actually losing refrigerant, and fix that point. Then we recharge properly.

A homeowner notices ice on the copper lines coming out of their air handler in a Boynton Beach townhome.

Iced lines usually mean low refrigerant or restricted airflow. We shut the system down to thaw, then check both. If refrigerant is the issue, we find the leak before adding anything.

A property manager reports that a tenant's AC in a Villa del Sol unit hasn't cooled properly since summer started.

We inspect the system, check pressures, and trace any leak. We document what we find and what was done so the property manager has a clear record. We don't leave without confirming the system is operating correctly.

Boynton Beach Context

Why this matters in Boynton Beach

Salt air in Boynton Beach accelerates corrosion on copper fittings and evaporator coils. Systems within a few miles of the coast develop pinhole leaks in coils faster than systems inland. It's a known issue here, and patching a coil that's already pitting in multiple spots rarely holds long-term — we tell you that honestly when we see it.

Straight Talk

About pricing & scope

Refrigerant cost depends on the type your system uses and how much is needed. Older systems using R-22 cost more to recharge because that refrigerant is no longer manufactured. If the leak is in the evaporator coil and the coil needs replacement rather than repair, that changes the scope and the price — we tell you before we proceed.

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