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 Gaithersburg. 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 could freeze. First, the airflow through the coil is restricted. Your AC is trying to send more cold air through the space than it can handle and therefore frost starts to build up on the outside and slow the process even more. Eventually the frozen water may cause damage to the inner workings 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 properly push the air through the coil and the coil and the parts around it start to freeze up, giving your air conditioner a layer of ice and keeping your home from receiving the cool air it needs.
If your air conditioner has stopped working properly and shows visible signs of frost or ice, don’t worry. Follow these simple steps and your home will be properly cooled again in no time.
- Go to the thermostat and turn off your air conditioner all the way.
- Check other areas of your AC through which air flows to make sure air is not restricted. Make certain your air filters are clean and all the registers and vents are free of debris.
- Gaithersburg has most experienced HVAC technicians at Parker Pearce Service Experts, call now and schedule your air conditioner service. Whether your air conditioner is low on refrigerant or the evaporator coil is restricted, this is an issue that should be taken care of by AC experts.
Now find a good cool spot in front of the fan and wait for your technician to arrive. They will be able to make an expert diagnosis of the specific problem with your AC and let you know what kind of air conditioner service you will need to remedy the problem. Call Parker Pearce Service Experts at 301-476-4577 today or go online to make your air conditioner service appointment now.
