Ice is usually something you dread running out of.

But not always, right? Ice on indoor plumbing pipes, not so good. An ice dam caused by blocked gutters, very not good. Well, the same can be said for a frozen AC compressor. After all, its job is to provide cool, comfortable air, and not freeze up, thereby rendering it temporarily useless.

Air conditioners need proper airflow to keep the cold air coil warm. Without it, coils freeze before the condensed water can be drained from the unit.

So, if your AC compressor is caked with ice, the first step is to check the system’s air filter and registers. If they’re clogged or extra dirty, simply cleaning or replacing the filters might just solve the problem. A freeze-up also can be caused by low refrigerant levels or problems with the fan that aren’t allowing air to fully circulate, if at all.

Other than poor airflow, outdoor condensing units can freeze when operating in colder than normal temperatures. Has that happened before? If so, we can install an ambient temperature control, designed exactly for such occasions.

Not matter what the cause might be, shut off the power to your AC system as soon as you notice ice forming either on your outside compressor or indoor air handler. After that, give us a call. As skilled and experienced AC service providers, we’ll diagnose the problem, explain to you what happened, and give you a guaranteed price quote to get your system back up and running.

C&D Cooling & Heating. Your local, full-service cooling and heating resource.