Refrigerant is a chemical blend—commonly found in either a fluid or gaseous state—used in the refrigeration cycle of an air conditioner or heat pump. It readily soaks up heat from the environment and can provide cooling with the aid of other components such as evaporators and compressors. Leaking refrigerant from an air conditioner is no doubt one of the most alarming HVAC issues a homeowner can face, and will press them to call and schedule an “air conditioning repair near me”. In this article, reputable technicians at Albert Air Inc. discuss how refrigerant works, different types of refrigerants and what can happen when an air conditioner has a low refrigerant charge.