❄️ Freon: When You Actually Need a Recharge — and When a Tech Is Just Misleading You
Many people think: “Not cooling? Must be low on Freon.”
But here’s the truth: a healthy fridge never needs a routine recharge.
Freon doesn’t evaporate or “run out.”
If it’s low — there’s a leak. Always.
Short and clear — when a recharge makes sense, and when it’s pure upselling.
🧊 When a recharge is truly needed
1️⃣. A confirmed leak.
Not “looks like it,” but real testing: bubbles, nitrogen, gauges.
Recently found a tiny crack in a Sub-Zero evaporator — after repairing it, a recharge was necessary.
2️⃣. Heavy frost on the evaporator.
A sign of low pressure. But again — fix the leak first, recharge after.
3️⃣. Compressor running nonstop.
Could be low refrigerant, a blockage, or a failing sensor. Only diagnostics can tell.
🚫 When you’re being sold a story
1️⃣. “We’ll top it off and you’re good.”
Nope. Without fixing the leak, the Freon will escape again — sometimes within days.
2️⃣. No diagnostics at all.
If the tech doesn’t use gauges or test the system, they’re guessing, not repairing.
3️⃣. A “10-minute recharge.”
A real recharge requires vacuuming, leak checks, and proper filling.
No pro finishes that in minutes.
If your fridge isn’t cooling right or runs constantly, don’t rush into a “recharge.”
Start with proper diagnostics.
If you want an honest, professional assessment —
contact Appliance ProCare.
Serving the Bay Area with real expertise, not shortcuts.
