If everything is working properly, your AC should never need a refrigerant. In fact, a central air conditioner should never need refrigerant added unless there's a refrigerant leak. We'll explain how an AC uses refrigerant and what to do if you think your system is low on refrigerant. OR When you check your air conditioner unit, or your outdoor central air unit with the fan, and see an ice building up on the refrigerant line, then you may be low on freon. ... This will cause the surrounding moisture on the refrigerant line to freeze up. This is a sign you need freon.
