Fast Steps for Fixing a Frozen Air Conditioner

Does the air coming from your supply registers abruptly appear not cold enough? Look at the indoor part of your air conditioner. This component is housed in your furnace or air handler, if you use a heat pump. If there’s water seeping onto the floor, there may be crystals on the evaporator coil. The AC coil in the equipment might have frosted over. You’ll need to melt it before it can cool your residence again. 

Here’s the things you should do. If you can’t get the coil defrosted, Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is here to help with air conditioning repair in Fort Lauderdale upheld by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.* 

Step 1: Turn the Air Conditioning Off and the Blower On 

To begin—switch the thermostat from “cool” to “off.” This prevents chilly refrigerant from flowing to the outdoor compressor, which could hurt it and result in a pricey repair. 

After that, move the fan from “auto” to “on.” This makes warm airflow over the frosty coils to force them to defrost faster. Double check to set the cooling mode to “off” so the air conditioner doesn’t begin a cooling cycle. 

It might take under an hour or most of the day for the ice to defrost, depending on the degree of the buildup. While you’re waiting, check the condensate pan under the AC unit. If the drain line is blocked, it may spill over as the ice melts, likely creating water damage. 

Step 2: Pinpoint the Trouble 

Low airflow is a main explanation for an AC to frost over. Here’s how to figure out the problem: 

• Exmaine the filter. Inadequate airflow through a dirty filter could be the problem. Check and change the filter monthly or immediately when you notice dust accumulation. 
• Open any closed supply vents. Your residence’s supply registers should stay open all the time. Sealing vents reduces airflow over the evaporator coil, which can result in it freezing. 
• Check for covered return vents. These often don’t use adjustable louvers, but furniture, rugs or curtains can still obstruct them. 
• Insufficient refrigerant: While airflow restrictions are the most common culprit, your air conditioning may also be low on refrigerant. Depending on how old it is, it may rely on Freon®. Low refrigerant requires professional attention from a certified HVAC technician. H2: Step 3: Get in Touch with an HVAC Pro at Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning 

If poor airflow doesn’t appear to be the issue, then something else is making your AC frost over. If this is the case, simply thawing it out won’t fix the trouble. The evaporator coil will possibly keep freezing unless you fix the underlying problem. Contact an HVAC professional to look for troubles with your air conditioner, which might include: 

• Refrigerant leak: AC units keep using refrigerant, so it shouldn’t run low. Not enough refrigerant signals a leak somewhere. Only a technician can locate the leak, fix it, and recharge the air conditioning to the correct concentration. 
• Dirty evaporator coil: If dirt collects on the coil, air can’t reach it, and it’s liable to freeze. 
• Broken blower: A bad motor or unbalanced fan may halt airflow over the evaporator coil. 

When your AC freezes up, contact the ACE-certified techs at Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning to repair the situation. We have a lot of experience helping homeowners troubleshoot their air conditioners, and we’re certain we can get things working again quickly. Contact us at 954-736-4314 to book air conditioning repair in Fort Lauderdale with us today.