It’s counter-intuitive in the Pearland heat, but air conditioners can and do freeze up, even during the summer. The AC may be frozen, but you’ll be hot. A frozen AC stops working!
What should you do when you encounter this problem? Here’s what you need to know.
Check the Outdoor Unit
The signs of freezing will be evident on the exterior AC unit. You might see frost all over the grating, ice all over the pipes, or even ice coating the entire exterior of the unit.
What you’re looking at is the refrigerant, which has gotten too cold. This usually happens when the airflow is low, when the refrigerant is leaking, when the refrigerant is low, or when you set your thermostat too low. It can also happen when you have a faulty compressor.
Troubleshooting Steps
While we don’t recommend trying to repair a frozen AC yourself, there are some troubleshooting steps you can take to try to get your unit up and running again before calling us.
One of the most effective ways to start is to turn off the AC. This will let the unit thaw. The faster you do this, the better off you’ll be.
Next, check your air filters. Poor air flow is the most likely cause of a frozen AC. This is one of the reasons why we tell all our customers to read their manufacturer instructions, to know which filters to order, and to change them regularly. Or to call us for regular filter changes, if they don’t want to deal with all of that.
If you’ve been running your thermostat at “subArctic,” then you should go ahead and turn up the thermostat at this time.
If the problem was the air filters and you don’t think anything else is wrong, you can try turning on the AC. If none of these steps fix the problem, then you’re going to need a professional HVAC technician.
Get Help Today
Calling us out for your frozen AC means we’ll inspect the refrigerant levels, inspect the blower fan, and will check the sensors. Then, we’ll correct any component problem that has caused your AC to freeze up.
Want to prevent problems like a frozen AC before they happen? Call us to schedule regular tune-ups! Getting annual maintenance at least twice a year can prevent problems like frozen ACs and can ensure that you’re never without when the weather gets hot.
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