No, it is never safe or advisable to continue running your residential or automotive air conditioning system when it has an active refrigerant or Freon leak. Operating a cooling system with low refrigerant levels places extreme mechanical and thermal stress on expensive system components, particularly the compressor. Because refrigerant circulates specialized oil that provides essential internal lubrication to moving compressor parts, low refrigerant leads to severe friction, overheating, and potential motor burnout. Furthermore, running a low-charge system can cause indoor evaporator coils to freeze solid into ice blocks, which can lead to liquid slugging and catastrophic compressor destruction. You must turn off your air conditioner immediately at the thermostat or dashboard. You can verify that your system is protected when you keep it turned off until a licensed professional repairs the leak and recharges the unit.
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