Does the air flowing from your supply registers suddenly feel hot? Look at the indoor portion of your air conditioner. This part is located in your furnace or air handler, if you have a heat pump. If there’s water dripping onto the floor, there may be crystals on the evaporator coil. The AC coil inside the system may have frosted over. You’ll need to thaw it before it can cool your home again.
Here’s the steps you should take. If you can’t get the coil back to normal, Jack Nelson Service Experts is here to support you with air conditioning repair in Tulsa backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.*
Step 1: Set the Air Conditioning to Off and the Blower On
First things first—switch the thermostat from “cool” to “off.” This prevents chilly refrigerant from flowing to the outdoor compressor, which could harm it and cause an expensive repair.
After that, switch the fan from “auto” to “on.” This makes warm airflow over the crystallized coils to make them melt faster. Double check to set the cooling mode to “off” so the air conditioner doesn’t trigger a cooling cycle.
It might take under an hour or the better part of a day for the ice to melt, depending on the degree of the accumulation. While you’re waiting, watch the condensate pan below the AC unit. If the drain line is clogged, it might overflow as the ice melts, likely causing water damage.
Step 2: Troubleshoot the Issue
Low airflow is a primary cause for an AC to freeze up. Here’s how to figure out the issue:
- Look at the filter. Low airflow through a filthy filter could be the problem. Inspect and replace the filter monthly or as soon as you notice dust accumulation.
- Open any shut supply vents. Your residence’s supply registers should remain open all the time. Shutting vents limits airflow over the evaporator coil, which could cause it to freeze.
- Be on the lookout for blocked return vents. These usually don’t come with adjustable louvers, but furniture, rugs or curtains can still obstruct them.
- Not enough refrigerant: While airflow restrictions are the most common suspect, your air conditioner could also not have enough refrigerant. Depending on when it was replaced, it may use Freon®. Not enough refrigerant necessitates pro attention from a certified HVAC specialist. H2: Step 3: Call an HVAC Technician at Jack Nelson Service Experts
If low airflow doesn’t feel like the problem, then another issue is leading your AC freeze. If this is what’s happening, merely thawing it out won’t fix the problem. The evaporator coil is likely to freeze again unless you take care of the underlying cause. Get in touch with an HVAC specialist to look for issues with your air conditioner, which can include:
- Refrigerant leak: AC units recycle refrigerant, so it shouldn’t get used up. Insufficient refrigerant signals a leak somewhere. Only a tech can pinpoint the leak, repair it, and recharge the air conditioner to the proper amount.
- Grimy evaporator coil: If dirt builds up on the coil, air can’t reach it, and it’s liable to freeze.
- Broken blower: A defective motor or unbalanced fan may stop airflow over the evaporator coil.
If your AC freezes up, contact the ACE-certified technicians at Jack Nelson Service Experts to fix the trouble. We have a lot of experience helping homeowners check their air conditioners, and we’re certain we can get things operating again fast. Contact us at 918-212-8927 to book air conditioning repair in Tulsa with us now.
---
*Not applicable to the Advantage Program. See your signed Advantage Program agreement for full details and exclusions. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee is subject to certain restrictions and limitations as set forth in the applicable Terms and Conditions.