BlogExperiencing Frozen Coils? Here Are Actions You Can Take

May 24, 2021by admin

Whether you have a residential or commercial property, you may notice sometimes that your coils get frozen out of nowhere and think that maybe your AC is doing a good job of “releasing freezing temperature” that it overflows from the unit. But you might want to hold that thought because frozen coils are actually bad for your AC system! 

Common Reasons For Coil Freezing

There are a couple of reasons why coils freeze. It could be that your unit is suffering from dirty air filters, your fans are broken and hinder proper airflow, there are blocked condensate lines, your unit is experiencing fluctuating thermostats, and there are present refrigerant leaks. 

 

Combine all of these factors and you have one dysfunctional AC unit when not handled professionally by licensed HVAC contractors. But before you overthink the situation, you’d be glad to know that there are feasible steps you can perform while waiting for an air conditioning repair for your system.

Switch Off the HVAC

The first action you can do is turn off your AC unit to let the system breathe and melt off the ice frozen all over the coils. With such a significant ice buildup, there’s not much you can do to repair the unit on your own. You can hasten the melting process with the use of a hairdryer. Beyond this, a professional air conditioning service is highly recommended.

Get a Filter Change

Air filters should be changed every 1 to 3 months for optimum use. This effectively filters debris that gets vacuumed into the unit before the air passes through the coils and into the building or residential space. With clogged filters, you can experience a significant drop in temperatures which leads to an uncomfortable freezing thermostat.

Acquire Professional Services

At most, the best thing you can do is to call your trusted AC repair company near you to perform preventive maintenance and upkeep for your existing units. They can look into all the parts of your air conditioning and not just the coils to ensure that everything is working as it should. Otherwise, an AC repair can be done in the most immediate time possible. 

 

Worse comes to worst and if you prefer a replacement at the end of the day, we can provide an air conditioning installation for your home or commercial property. Don’t hesitate to contact us