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Why Does My r Conditioner Have Ice Build Up?
Your r conditioner might have ice build-up on the outdoor unit, but you may wonder about its origin and how to solve it. Read for insight into what causes ice buildup and how to handle this issue.
Restricted r Flow
The mn reason for ice accumulation on an r conditioner is restricted rflow. When there's inadequate r flow across the evaporator coil, temperatures easily drop below freezing points causing ice to form both inside and outside your unit.
Most people only notice their outdoor unit covered in a block of ice but , if you have ice buildup outdoors then it's equally true for the indoor evaporator coil that is typically out-of-sight.
R-22 refrigerant works by cooling your home through making the indoor coil very cold as warm r blows over it. To prevent ice buildup on your r conditioner, regularly changing and mntning a clean filter is recommed.
If your furnace filter is in good condition, there's still a possibility that dirt, hr or other particles might be clogged inside your evaporator coil. If you haven't had this cleaned recently, now could be the right time to do so.
Other factors contributing to ice formation on your r conditioner include:
Clogged drn pipes
Refrigerant leaks
Low temperatures outdoors
Nighttime setting of your thermostat too low
Signs Your Evaporator Coil Is Frozen
If you see a block of ice outside, then chances are that it's also frozen inside. Indicators of an issue with your evaporator coil include:
Condensation on the surface of your r handler indoors
Condensation present on your condensate drn surface
Ice build-up on your refrigerant line outdoors
Ice build-up on your evaporator coil
What to Do When Your r Conditioner Is Frozen
Upon discovering ice formation, immediately turn off your r conditioner to begin the thawing process.
Next, check whether your filter needs cleaning and replace it if necessary with a new one.
Let all ice melt completely - this might take up to 5 hours or more before resuming usage.
Once your r conditioner has completely thawed out with a clean filter in place, turn it back on agn and observe its performance.
If problems persist even after these steps, professional help from an HVAC company is required.
What Not To Do
Avoid continuing to operate your r conditioner when frozen as doing so may result in damage to costly parts like the compressor or motor which are expensive to replace.
Do not attempt to scrape or remove ice manually; this might result in damage and prolongs the issue by merely addressing its symptoms, not solving the root cause.
Encountering an ice-covered r conditioner isn't pleasant but following proper actions will resolve it.
Taking shortcuts risks further damage and higher costs in the long term.
The presence of ice indicates a problem needing identification to prevent future occurrences.
If you've successfully followed the steps provided but still encounter issues, please contact us and we'll be glad to assist.
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