2018年1月23日 · Theft of Freon is a growing trend and people are getting it from air conditioners. In recent news, an Atlanta based man caught a group of teenagers inhaling Freon from his air conditioner unit. For the last three years, Herman Lorenz, was spending close to $400 every time he had to fix his unit, until one afternoon, when he just happened to be ...

2024年7月8日 · Discover the repercussions of freon theft on AC units - from poor cooling to system breakdown. Uncover prevention tactics like routine maintenance, securing outdoor units, and using security cameras. Safeguard your AC performance and operational longevity.

2012年8月30日 · Refrigerant huffing is the practice of deliberately inhaling or sniffing refrigerant to get a rush or a high. Refrigerant thieves open the air conditioner’s service valve and capture escaping refrigerant in a bag or other container, then breathe it in. Refrigerant can be stolen and inhaled very quickly.

2018年5月30日 · I had a case of someone stealing refrigerant from one of our installs a few years ago. We put in a new system in a new auto dealership. One of the systems ended up having the condenser close to the sidewalk near a busy street.

Refrigerants, like Freon or Puron, are oxygen-displacing substances, which is why HVAC techs use special equipment when working with them in enclosed spaces. Your air conditioner or heat pump system won’t work correctly without proper refrigerant levels.

2021年11月29日 · A local HVAC company can install special alarms on your unit to detect voltage interruption, tampering, or refrigerant loss. These security devices can issue a siren and call you or the police if your unit is compromised.

2012年8月6日 · Police have been investigating copper thefts for years, but now thieves are targeting another component from area air conditioners. "I thought maybe just the air conditioner was broken, walked...

2023年10月2日 · To secure your AC unit from theft, consider installing a security cage or wire fence around the unit, lock the AC disconnect box, and install motion-sensor lights near the unit. Securing the unit to a concrete base with a sturdy metal chain and padlock can also deter thieves.

2015年5月7日 · Install an audible alarm. For about $200, alarms are available to monitor refrigerant pressure and alert when lines are cut (or leaking). A similar alarm is available that activates a siren when an attempt is made to move an outside unit.

The Novent Tamper Resistant Refrigerant Cap requires a special tool to apply and remove the product, making it virtually impossible for a thief to access the refrigerant. The Novent caps also protect refrigerant cylinders. The caps are anodized to match refrigerant color codes and stamped with the chemical codes.