The summer can get extremely hot in Troy, so how in the world is the air conditioner freezing over? It seems to make no sense. You may not even realize it’s occurring. How will you notice if your air conditioner is frozen? It may seem like a ridiculous question, but you generally won’t actually see the ice except in extreme cases. Here are symptoms to look for that indicate you could be dealing with a frozen AC system that could be in need of air conditioning service:
- Warm air is coming out of your registers while the air conditioner is on.
- Water is leaking from or pooling under your air conditioner.
When we say the air conditioner is frozen, what’s actually frozen is the evaporator coil, which transports heat out of your home to sustain the cool temps. There are two main causes that an evaporator coil may freeze; one is a refrigerant leak and the second is a blockage of airflow.
If your air conditioner has a refrigerant leak, you will want to discuss with your Edington Heating & Cooling Inc technician during your air conditioning service appointment to determine if you will benefit more from repairing or replacing your air conditioner. We can help you weigh the pros and cons using information such as the age of your air conditioner and its service history, as well as other things.
If your air conditioner has frozen due to an airflow blockage, it’s because there is not enough air passing over the evaporator coil to dry the condensation that develops on it—then it freezes. Air flow blockages are frequently caused by dirty air filters or even dirty cooling fins. These problems can be fixed (and avoided!) by a routine air conditioner service appointment. At these service sessions, your technician will clean your system, replace your air filters and confirm everything is operating as it should with no potential challenges on the horizon. It’s also a great idea to mark your calendar or set a reminder on your phone to check your air filters frequently and change your air filters when they are dirty. Always be sure that furniture, curtains and other household items aren’t blocking your registers, as even this could cause a serious airflow problem and the subsequent freezing problems.
If your air conditioner freezes, turn it off using your thermostat and call the pros at Edington Heating & Cooling Inc to schedule an air conditioning service appointment. We’ll help you identify the problem and have your home back to cool and comfortable in no time. Call us at 937-558-9478 to book an appointment with us.