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 hot summer months in Fort Lauderdale. Unfortunately, it’s possible for your air conditioner to become overworked, and actually restrict the airflow to your home. As hot as it may be outside, your air conditioner can actually ice over. If this has happened to your air conditioner, don’t panic. Keep reading to find out why an air conditioner freezes and if you should schedule air conditioner service to deal with the issue. 

If your air conditioner freezes up, the problem is the evaporator coil within the condenser unit. There are two possible reasons the coil may freeze. First, the airflow through the coil is restricted. The system is trying to send more cold air through the condenser than it can handle and therefore frost starts to accumulate on the system and slow the process even more. Eventually the frozen water could cause damage to the components of the air conditioner. 

If this is not the case, a frozen AC may be due to a low level of refrigerant. Similarly, if this is the case, there simply isn’t enough “juice” to completely move 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 is covered in 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 completely. 
  • View other areas of your system through which air flows to make sure air is not restricted. Ensure your air filters are clean and all the registers and vents are open. 
  • 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 taken care of by AC pros.  

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 air conditioner and let you know what kind of air conditioner service you will need to repair the problem. Call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning at 954-736-4314 today or go online to make your air conditioner service appointment now. 

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