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 Winnipeg. Unfortunately, it’s possible for your air conditioner to become overworked, possibly restricting the airflow to your home. As toasty 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 this happens and if you should schedule air conditioner service to deal with the situation. 

If your air conditioner becomes frozen, the culprit is the evaporator coil within the condenser unit. There are two likely reasons the coil could freeze. First, the airflow through the coil is restricted. The system is trying to force more cold air through the coil than it can handle and therefore frost starts to accumulate on the system and slow the process even more. Eventually the frozen water can cause damage to the key parts of the system. 

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 adequately 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 stopping your home from receiving the cool air it needs. 

If your air conditioner has stopped running properly and has developed a layer of frost or ice, don’t worry. Follow these simple steps and your home will be feeling good again in no time. 

• Go to the thermostat and turn off your air conditioner all the way. 
• 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. 
• Winnipeg has most experienced HVAC technicians at Winnipeg Supply Service Experts, call now and arrange 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 dealt with by AC experts.  

Now find a good cool spot in front of the fan and wait for your technician to show up. They will be able to make an expert diagnosis of the particular problem with your air conditioner and let you know what kind of air conditioner service you will need to repair the problem. Call Winnipeg Supply Service Experts at 204-800-0613 today or go online to make your air conditioner service appointment now.