The evaporator coils within your air conditioning system work to remove excess moisture so your home isn't humid indoors. Just like the air filter, the evaporator coils within your air conditioning system can get bogged down with debris. This can impede airflow, which can cause your air handler to freeze over.
What causes air handler to freeze up?
When there is a lack of airflow: The coil gets freezing cold because warm air isn't pulled over it in sufficient amount. Moisture (humidity) in the air hits the coil, condenses onto it and freezes – and you have AC coil freeze up.
How do you fix an AC that keeps freezing up?
What to Do When Your AC Unit Freezes Up
- Unthaw Your Air Conditioner: The first thing you will need to do is let the ice thaw. ...
- Dry Your Coils: Once the ice has thawed, dry the coils. ...
- Related blog: How Often Should You Change Your Home's Air Filters?
- Clean or change the air filter on a regular basis.
