the foam is a little cracked next to the unit but it has been cooling just fine since the last service 2 years ago. when i run the fan only it seems to thaw out and then blows cold again until it freezes again.
2006-08-14 10:30:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Are the coils clean and have good air flow?
2006-08-14 10:35:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There may be an obstruction to the air flow through the evaporator (the part that cools the inside air). Once the evaporator starts to collect frost, the air flow is further impeded and it will freeze solid. To run the fan alone to thaw it out is correct. There is no reason to suppose an inadequate supply of Freon. Important: check the air filters to see that they are clean. A workaround is to set the thermostat a bit higher, so that the unit will either not get so cold or have time to thaw if it does.
2006-08-14 17:52:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
any restriction of air flow will cause the compresser especially dirty filters to start to freeze up. But you could also be low on freon. I pretty easy way to check if you are low on freon is feel the discharge air coming out of the condensing unit. It should be really warm. If it is cold then it will be low on freon. This is not a 100% test but it will give you a sign of what might be going on.
2006-08-14 19:52:36 · answer #3 · answered by Ricky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clean the evaporator fins (the coils inside the house). If that doesn't fix the problem, it may be low on freon. BTW, If you clean the coils, mix a little bit of Dawn dish soap with water in a spray bottle. In my experience, that works great.
2006-08-14 17:39:23 · answer #4 · answered by lj1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either your filter is clogged enough to not allow enough airflow over the coils to cause a problem, or your unit has leaked freon and needs to be recharged. Check your filter, and if clean one doesn't fix the problem, call a serviceman.
2006-08-14 17:41:11 · answer #5 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
youre condensor is low on freon caused by a leak make sure the leak is fixed before recharging
2006-08-14 17:44:17 · answer #6 · answered by Heather R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOW FREON. Check for a leak and then recharge the system.
2006-08-18 10:19:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are running it too cold you need to keep the temp above 70.
2006-08-14 17:35:34 · answer #8 · answered by hechicera_de_la_alma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freon low!
2006-08-14 17:35:00 · answer #9 · answered by Pey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the service guys. You may have a leak.
2006-08-14 17:37:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋