Leak Search

Within the last year our Expert technician was at your home. While there he put a special UltraViolet dye into your heating & cooling system due to it having a refrigerant leak somewhere in the system. The next step after the dye injection is done is to complete a leak search to find and repair the leak in your heating and cooling system.

Why should you fix a leak?

1. Cause Costly Damage - A leak is a passage way for air and moisture to enter your Air Conditioning or Heat Pump system. When this moisture reacts with refrigerant it forms a corrosive acid and sludge that can damage your compressor, plug up orifice tubes and/or eat pinholes in evaporators and condensers.
2. Refrigerant is EXPENSIVE! - At the time it may seem cheaper to recharge your system with refrigerant rather than having the leak fixed, but in the long run it will be more costly, especially as the cost of R12 refrigerant increases.
3. Be Environmentally Friendly – R12 refrigerant is an ozone-depleting CFC. When it leaks into the atmosphere it drifts into the stratosphere destroying the ozone that protects us from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation.

By fixing the leak now you can decrease your heating utility bill by as much as 65% yearly.

How is a leak search performed?

The dye injected into your system takes time to show where it is leaking out of the system. It can take a few days or even up to a year. Usually, the leak search step is forgotten until your system stops producing cool or hot air. The UltraViolet dye that was injected into your system is detectable by a light that spots the UltraViolet dye. At that time our technician is able to give you the best options to repair the leak, and improve your systems energy efficiency.

Why do systems leak?

Most systems leak at some point over their life span due to mechanical wear of components, vibrations, and other forms of corrosion. Also, when systems are manufactured it is impossible to guarantee that your system is 100% leak proof. If you have an extended warranty on your system typically any repairs associated with a leak are covered under the warranty as long as you have routine maintenance on the system.

Your Solution

The first step is to allow the family of SECCO Home Services to find the precise cause of any leaks in your heating and cooling system within your home. Call 717.254.4555 or Schedule TODAY!