Why are the AC Lines Frozen?
Have you found that your AC lines have frost or ice around them in the middle of summer? This is worrisome as your unit will not cool the way it should. It may even stop working completely. However, the problem is not uncommon and can affect any window unit or central air conditioner. Correctly identifying the main reason for the malfunction will help fix it once and for all.
Common Reasons For Frozen AC Lines
Almost every day, we have customers calling about cooling units with freezing lines. Here are some typical causes:
- Low amounts of refrigerant
- Leaking refrigerant
- Dirty filters
- Clogged ducts
- Blocked or closed vent covers
- Closed dampers
- Dirty evaporator coils
- Malfunctioning or damaged indoor blower fan
What to do when your AC is freezing up
Turn off the unit immediately. Keeping it on is likely to worsen the problem and damage your expensive cooling unit in the process. There are numerous DIY solutions you will find on the Internet, however, it is not advisable to tamper with your complex air conditioner. Without proper training and the right tools, you could injure yourself and wreck your AC.
What you can do is check that all the air vents are open and get the ducts in your home professionally cleaned. If this does not solve the problem, call an experienced AC technician right away.
You can count on the team at Comfort Solutions HVAC to quickly repair the AC in your home. Our NATE Certified technicians provide full diagnostics and skilled repairs for all makes and models. Our emergency service technicians can take care of the problem after hours. They rely on service trucks that are fully equipped with tools and quality replacement parts to get your job done in the shortest amount of time.
Take advantage of our preventative and seasonal maintenance programs to prevent costly breakdowns and keep the HVAC system running at optimal efficiency in your Easton, PA home.
Call us at 610-438-9300 or request an estimate online for your AC repair appointment.
