{"id":710,"date":"2024-07-01T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mikesmithac.com\/blog\/?p=710"},"modified":"2024-07-01T10:21:43","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T15:21:43","slug":"is-an-icy-air-conditioner-a-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mikesmithac.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/is-an-icy-air-conditioner-a-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"Is an Icy Air Conditioner a Problem?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your air conditioner is meant to create cold temperatures, right? Absolutely. But here\u2019s the thing: sometimes, ice develops on an air conditioner\u2019s evaporator coils. Since people expect their air conditioner to be very cold, they might think this is perfectly fine. But it\u2019s not! An icy air conditioner is a sign of a pretty serious problem that requires repair, or it will get worse. Here\u2019s what\u2019s going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Ice Begins to Develop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are four main reasons why your air conditioner might start to develop a layer of ice on the evaporator coil. The ultimate reason will always have to do with the air conditioner not absorbing enough heat, which leaves the refrigerant in the evaporator coils much colder than it should be. Some of the possible problems you can check on and possibly remedy yourself. Others require professional attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n