I have an air conditioner that when i turn it on it turns to ice it doesn't blow much cold air. What can I do to make it work a bit better.
2007-07-26 15:40:57 · 10 answers · asked by Alex24 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It sounds like you might have a clogged filter. Take it out, see if it can be cleaned. If you have ice, then obviously the freon is working good. The cold air is just not getting through the filter. If you have to buy a filter, take the old one to a place like Home Depot and they will show you a replacement model. They run anywhere from $5 to $20 depending on the quality of the filter.
2007-07-26 15:45:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't specify year, make, or model, but If your cycling switch is bad and the compressor runs continuously the system will freeze-up every time. make sure the compressor cycles on and off, usually a couple of times a minute, maybe more. Freezing-up can also be caused by a restriction in the system such as a stopped up orifice tube/expansion valve, whichever your system uses, as well as a couple of other things. It should be checked out by a competent a/c tech.
2007-07-26 23:21:22 · answer #2 · answered by mark o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The water is backing up. I gather it's a window air conditioner. It has to be on a downward slight tilt. Make sure water is dripping up.
The backed up water freezes and locks the machine.
You've got to turn it off, let the ice melt and give it a slight tilt. Make sure the water hole is not blocked with paint.
2007-07-26 22:46:44 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It may be too large of a unit for the room if t dont have enough return air it hasnt cooled it will freeze up and will take a long while to thaw out
2007-07-26 22:46:35 · answer #4 · answered by budda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably low on Freon. The only time I have ever seen freeze up is because of that reason.
The following website also suggest the same thing.
2007-07-26 22:50:07 · answer #5 · answered by C C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Icing on the on the evaporator coils is usually caused by two things.
1. blocked drain tubes or holes (clean drains)
2. system needs charge of refrigerant (recharge system to correct pressures)
2007-07-26 22:48:06 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hit it a few times, and if it dont work, then u may be able to slow it down,the fan, by with the power it uses, itll go slower
2007-07-26 22:42:48 · answer #7 · answered by luis r. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean it really well... clean or even change the filter... use a soft brush on the radiator and spray the outside down with a hose....
2007-07-26 22:44:30 · answer #8 · answered by Kishauna_P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clean the filter and make sure it's level.
2007-07-26 22:43:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be low on freon and could need cleaning
2007-07-26 22:45:50 · answer #10 · answered by granny58 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋