There is nothing that is worse than an AC that is malfunctioning when you are experiencing a hot day in Las Vegas. One problem that can certainly lead to a malfunctioning system is ice formation. You shouldn’t ever walk into your utility room and find that there is ice forming on your unit somewhere. This most definitely means that you have a problem that needs addressing. Air Supply Heating & Air Conditioning is here to talk through the problems that could cause ice to form on your unit.

Low AC Refrigerant Levels

Most people know that you need to have refrigerant in your AC unit to cool your house off. Having low refrigerant levels can be the problem that is causing ice to form on your unit. When you don’t have enough refrigerant in your unit, it isn’t capable of absorbing the heat needed to bring down the temperature inside the unit on the evaporator coils. This can result in ice forming. If you have low refrigerant levels, it is because there is a leak somewhere that needs to be fixed.

Dirty AC Evaporator Coils

The evaporator coils inside your unit need to be cleaned every year before you turn your AC on for the season. This is usually done during your routine maintenance appointment. When they aren’t cleaned, it can lead to problems with dust accumulation and mold growth. This is a part of your AC that stays fairly moist. If those coils are dirty, it acts as insulation on them and doesn’t allow them to absorb heat needed to avoid ice.

Clogged Air Filters

The air filter inside your unit is an important part of keeping your unit running well too. If the filter is dirty or clogged, there isn’t going to be enough air circulation to keep things working properly. The evaporator coils need to have ample air circulation to keep the temperature down so ice doesn’t start to form. You need to make sure your filter is getting changed regularly so that you don’t have to worry about this problem.

Broken AC Blower Fan

The blower fan is what gets the air into the unit and circulates it over the evaporator coils. If it isn’t pushing warm air into the unit and over the coils, the temperature won’t be warm enough to keep ice from forming. When the blower fan goes out, there is a good chance that you will start to see ice form.

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If you have walked into your utility closet and notice that ice has started to form, you need to call on Air Supply Heating & Air Conditioning to help you get to the bottom of the problem. We will diagnose the issue and come up with the best solution that will get your unit back up and running in no time. Call us today!