Why Does My Air Conditioner Freeze in the Summer?
Your home’s central air conditioner works hard to keep you and your family cool during the hottest times of the year in Fort Lauderdale. Unfortunately, it’s possible for your air conditioner to become overworked, and actually restrict the airflow to your home. As toasty as it may be outside, your air conditioner can actually become frozen. If this has happened to your air conditioner, don’t panic. Continue reading this post to find out why an air conditioner freezes and if you should schedule air conditioner service to address the situation.
If your air conditioner becomes frozen, the problem is the evaporator coil within the condenser unit. There are two likely reasons the coil might freeze. First, the airflow through the coil is restricted. The system is trying to force more cold air through the space than it can handle and therefore frost starts to build up on the air conditioner and slow the process even more. Eventually the frozen water may cause damage to the components of the air conditioner.
If this is not the case, a frozen AC may be due to a shortage of refrigerant. Similarly, if this is the case, there simply isn’t enough “juice” to adequately transport the air through the coil and things start to freeze up, giving your air conditioner a layer of ice and preventing your home from receiving the cool air it needs.
If your air conditioner has stopped cooling properly and has developed a layer of frost or ice, don’t worry. Follow these simple steps and your home will be comfortable and cool again in no time.
- Go to the thermostat and turn off your air conditioner all the way.
- Look at other areas of your AC through which air flows to make sure air is not restricted. Ensure your air filters are clean and all the registers and vents are free of debris.
- Fort Lauderdale has most experienced HVAC technicians at Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning, call now and schedule your air conditioner service. Whether your air conditioner is low on refrigerant or the evaporator coil is restricted, this is a problem that should be dealt with by AC professionals.
Now find a good cool spot in front of the fan and wait for your technician to come. They will be able to make an expert diagnosis of the individual problem with your system and let you know what kind of air conditioner service you will need to fix the problem. Call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning at 954-736-4314 today or go online to make your air conditioner service appointment now.
