Keep Your Air Conditioner From Freezing Up
Figuring out what is causing your air conditioner to ice up can be frustrating, but it is not an uncommon problem. There are a number of reasons for an air conditioner to freeze up, and it really doesn’t matter whether it is a window AC unit or a central air conditioner – the causes of, and solutions to, an air conditioner that keeps freezing up are exactly the same. It is important to address this issue – a frozen air conditioner will not only cool improperly but can actually be severely damaged if it keeps freezing up. If you have this problem, you have to address it immediately – it won’t solve itself. Here are some common causes: Insufficient airflow across your air conditioner’s evaporator coil can cause it to freeze up. If your air conditioner is low on refrigerant, then your air conditioner can freeze up. Air conditioners are designed to function in a very specific temperature range. Mechanical failures can cause your air conditioner to freeze up. In order to troubleshoot a