Make sure your air conditioner is switched off during the colder months. If you run the unit when it’s cold outside, you’ll run into many issues, including frozen components. What many people don’t realize is that air conditioners are actually designed to run when temperatures have fallen above roughly 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Improper temperature settings can also cause a drop in your air conditioner’s pressure. Then, switch the fan setting on and let it run for 2-3 hours so the unit can thaw. Before you contact a technician, switch your thermostat to the off position. Check out this article for some more information about dealing with air conditioners that are leaking refrigerant. Rather, you need to take care of the leak with the help of a technician. Besides, refrigerant leaks can be harmful to the environment and people in your home. Doing that will simply kick the can down the road. Paying someone to come and pump more refrigerant into your system (aka “recharge” it) isn’t the solution. You see, refrigerant runs in what experts refer to as a “closed loop.” Refrigerant really shouldn’t be leaving that loop. What To Do About ItĬontrary to what air conditioner “recharge” companies often tell their clients about refrigerant, it should never need to be simply refilled. If this dips low enough, you’ll end up with frozen pipes. Reduced refrigerant levels can cause a drop in your air conditioner’s pressure, which in turn reduces the remaining coolant’s temperature. If you live in the Phoenix, Arizona area, give American Home Water and Air a call. If you keep having this issue even after replacing your filters regularly, contact a local HVAC repair company and have them inspect your evaporator coil, ductwork, and any other components that may be at fault. Before you switch the unit back to its normal state, make sure the supply vents are completely unobstructed and free of dust or other debris. You can also check out this article for some tips on cleaning the coils themselves if you’d like to speed the process up. This will draw warm air in, helping to thaw your evaporator coil. Next, switch your air conditioner’s fan setting on and leave it there for 2-3 hours. Give your air filter a good cleaning if it’s reusable. You’ll notice a buildup of ice on both components, although the buildup on your pipes will, of course, be more evident unless you open your air condition up to reveal the coils. Dirty Air Filtersĭid you know that you should be cleaning or replacing your air filters on a monthly basis? Failing to do this can result in airflow issues that, in turn, cause your evaporator coils and lines to freeze over. These are the two most common culprits behind a frozen AC line. In this post, we’ll discuss what makes an air conditioner line frozen – and what you can do about it. A frozen AC line can be a rather peculiar sight in a place like Phoenix, Arizona where nothing ever freezes.

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