{"id":1530,"date":"2020-06-01T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/?p=1530"},"modified":"2020-05-28T08:48:24","modified_gmt":"2020-05-28T12:48:24","slug":"is-it-ever-okay-to-see-ice-on-my-ac-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/is-it-ever-okay-to-see-ice-on-my-ac-system\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cIs It Ever Okay to See Ice on My AC System?\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The short answer to this is, \u201cno.\u201d But, we will elaborate in\na bit! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"263\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Is-It-Ever-Okay-to-See-Ice-on-My-AC-System-263x300.jpg\" alt=\"frozen-air-conditioner\" class=\"wp-image-1531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Is-It-Ever-Okay-to-See-Ice-on-My-AC-System-263x300.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Is-It-Ever-Okay-to-See-Ice-on-My-AC-System.jpg 525w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Given how much we rely on our air conditioners here in Florida,\nit makes sense that you want to ensure yours is working as effectively and\nefficiently as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you believe the misconception that it\u2019s okay to see ice developing on your air conditioner, however, then your AC <em>isn\u2019t <\/em>operating as it should. We get it\u2014air conditioners produce cold so it may only seem natural that components could freeze over. However, this is a sign of something going amiss within your cooling system and it requires immediate attention. We provide exceptional AC services, and in the meantime, you can keep reading below to discover why ice develops and what to do about it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2>It\u2019s All About the Evaporator Coil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do see ice developing on your air conditioner, it\u2019s probably on your evaporator coil. This component is where your AC system\u2019s air handler blows return air over, and refrigerant runs through. This refrigerant absorbs the air\u2019s heat, and as a result, the temperature of the return air is lowered, and the cooled air is sent back into your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to cooling your home, your air conditioner has\nsome natural dehumidification properties, which means it pulls moisture from\nthe air. This moisture, known as condensation, settles on the evaporator coil\nand can in fact freeze over. This creates a problem, since that ice ironically\ninsulates the coil and prevents it from doing its job properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How Does This Happen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned above, condensation from the air collects on\nthe evaporator coil and can freeze, but <em>how\n<\/em>does this actually happen? It could be due to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Airflow\nIssues: <\/strong>This is just one potential cause of a frozen evaporator coil. A\nclogged air filter, leaky ductwork, or even a blocked air register can cause\nairflow resistance. If there isn\u2019t enough return air blowing over the coil, it\nwon\u2019t have enough heat to absorb, therefore running the risk of freezing over. <\/li><li><strong>Dirt or\nGrime on the Coil:<\/strong> When is the last time you scheduled an air conditioning\nmaintenance tune-up? This service should be performed on at least an annual\nbasis. During this session, our pros fully inspect and clean your entire\nsystem, including the evaporator coil. This keeps it free of obstructions so it\u2019s\nless likely to freeze over. <\/li><li><strong>Refrigerant\nLeak:<\/strong> Upon installation, your air conditioning system is supplied with\nenough refrigerant to last it\u2019s entire lifespan, ideally. If your air\nconditioner is losing refrigerant, it means you\u2019re experiencing a leak. When\nthis occurs, the cooling process is hindered because heat cannot be fully\nabsorbed from the indoor air, which can cause the evaporator coil to freeze\nover, and can create other serious problems too. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>\u201cSo, What Do I Do If I See Ice?\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t try to remove it on your own! This can end up doing\nmore harm than good, unfortunately. You might accidentally dent your coil or\ndislodge something in or on the air conditioner. Removing the ice doesn\u2019t get\nrid of the problem that caused the ice buildup, either. If you notice ice\ndeveloping on your cooling system, the best thing you can do is call our pros\nso we can assess the situation and advise you on the next best step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"\/contact\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Kool Breeze of Northwest Florida, Inc.<\/a> is your local, trusted resource for quality <a href=\"\/air-conditioning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">air conditioning services<\/a>. Contact us today! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you believe the misconception that it\u2019s okay to see ice developing on your air conditioner, then your AC isn\u2019t operating as it should. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[70],"tags":[131,88],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1530"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1530"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1530\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1533,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1530\/revisions\/1533"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1530"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1530"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1530"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}