Leaks from refrigerants pose a serious threat, not just to business, but to individual homeowners as well. The Harvard Business Review has reported that reduced efficiency from such leaks can lead to increased energy expenses ranging "from tens of dollars to thousands a year," depending on the size and scope of the leaking system. Refrigerants themselves are energy-dense substances, and in 2003, the International Panel on Climate Change estimated that refrigerant loss was equivalent to 0.89 greenhouse gases (GHGs) per year. Since then, a 2015 update put that figure at 1.89 GHGs. Solving the issue of refrigerant loss, then, is a serious business matter, and EcoTech is doing just that.
The leak detection process we offer is exhaustive, starting with a meticulous inspection of the whole system and its many parts and connections. We employ advanced and varied techniques in our search for trouble spots, including electronic leak detection, ultrasonic testing, and good old-fashioned water bucket/aquarium testing. Once we locate a leak (or more than one!—they can sometimes travel in concert), our technicians evaluate the damage to the system and the probable cause of the failure in the human-built part or the natural component of the system (if it's part of a geothermal or other combination system) using flow rate tests and other methods. The technicians then propose, with a plenteous help of visuals, several ways to make the repairs.
Our company places high value not only on the technical facets of leak detection and repair but also on the customer experience. We realize that refrigerant leaks aren't just a technical problem; they also create stress and disruption in the lives of the people affected. That's why we do everything possible to make the repair process smooth, simple, and hassle-free. Our team serves around the clock for emergencies, so if your leak has you in a bind, we can get to you and get your system secure without too much fuss—believe me, we hand you the minimum fuss possible after we find your problem and fix it; I'm pretty sure most of us would prefer to not deal with a refrigerant leak in the first place.