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 sweltering summers in Houston. Unfortunately, it’s possible for your air conditioner to become overworked, possibly restricting the airflow to your home. As hot as it may be outside, your air conditioner can actually freeze. If this has happened to your air conditioner, don’t panic. Read on to find out why this happens and if you should schedule air conditioner service to deal with the situation.

If your air conditioner freezes up, the area to focus on 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 push more cold air through the space than it can handle and therefore frost starts to build up on the outside and slow the process even more. Eventually the frozen water could cause damage to the inner workings of your AC.

If this is not the case, a frozen AC may be due to a shortage of refrigerant. Similarly, if this is the case, there simply isn’t enough “juice” to completely transport the air through the coil and parts start to freeze up, giving your air conditioner a layer of ice and preventing your home from receiving the cool air it needs.

If your air conditioner has stopped working properly and shows visible signs 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 completely.
• Look at 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.
• Houston has most experienced HVAC technicians at Church Services, call now and schedule your air conditioner service. Whether your air conditioner is low on refrigerant or the evaporator coil is restricted, this is a problem that should be addressed by AC pros. 

Now find a good cool spot in front of the fan and wait for your technician to come. They will be able to make a professional diagnosis of the individual problem with your system and let you know what kind of air conditioner service you will need to remedy the problem. Call Church Services at 713-396-3760 today or go online to make your air conditioner service appointment now.