Trouble with AC Unit in NC?

Question

I live in North Carolina and my ac unit was frozen from the house to the unit. Now it is almost unfrozen and can I turn it back on for the night. Most of the parts are new so I don't get it. Thanks.

Answer 1

Turn the fan on and only the fan and it will thaw out very quickly.

Answer 2

Have it check by a qualified HVAC service company.

Frozen lines and evapourator is a sign of low refrigerant. Thia could be coused by a slow leak. If it is not repaired, you may end up replacing the Compressor and possibly the whole system.

The HVAC company service techs have the equipment to test for leaks, proper pressures, etc. They are also licenced to remove the refrigerant if repairs have to be made. The refrigerant is not to be released into the atmosphere.

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Selecting contractors:

1/ Look up local contractors first. work out form the closest
to your location. If some you trust has had work done
similar to yours, ask them about the contractor they
used. If they were completely satisfied with their
contractor(s), ask for their telephone number.

2/ Select at least 5 your are interested

3/ Do a google/yahoo search on each of the contractors
you are interested in; look for praises (check who is
writing the praises to see if they have any connection to
the contractor work in groups> google/yahoo search the people giving
the praise or references)

4/ When you are satisfied with at least 3 contractors per job,
have the give you written estimates with details of work
to be done, terms, guarantee(s), cost of extras (how
much do they charge if they find something not covered
by the contract), paymant schedules if necessary and
whatever else you can think of to protect yourself.

5/ If the contractor tries to pressure you into signing the
contract immediately with a high deposit (more than
15%) reject that contractor. Be careful, high pressure
can be someone who sounds very convincing, but has
many reasons why you should sign on the dotted line
NOW.

6/ It is always good to have another adult with you when a
contractor inspects the work to be done.

7/ If you do not get at least 3 written estimates signed by the contractor - not you (do not sign yet) , go back to 1. repeat until you get written estimates signed by the contractor - not you (do not sign yet).

Read the estimates over with some who has some knowledge of the work that has to be done.

This may take longer than you thought; do not rush into it. Research, resaerch research, helps.

When you are ready choose by being informed.

Good Luck

Answer 3

There are 2 reasons for an A/C split system for freezing over.
1 Air flow, either the air filter is in need of replacement or cleaning, or the the fan motor is failing.
2 The system is either low on refigerant or has a leak causing it to be low on refrigerant.

Answer 4

A dirty filter could cause this condition,let the indoor coil thaw out with fan running about 3 hours if filter is plugged,that is likely to have been the problem.

Answer 5

the excellent answer is to open the domicile windows, yet an alternate decision could be to eliminate the doorways. removing the doorways is likewise incredibly relaxing (till you're able to desire to apply a map...). Many airplane have issues like this, fantastically ones with bubble canopies. in fact I actual have flown airplane that in the time of sunlight constantly have indoors temperatures 20 levels greater than OAT inspite of the AC on. You land soaked with sweat every time. no longer something you're able to do yet drink a great form of water and suck it up. in fact I had smudges on my helmet visor from attempting to wipe the sweat from my eyes and forgetting my visor grew to become into down. @ your dad: as long by way of fact the AC unit is drained suitable, you do no longer could desire to be concerned approximately moisture buildup.

Answer 6

your condenser (the outside fan coil) was probably plugged or clogged and couldn't breathe
you should wait for the ice to completely melt and lightly wash the fins of the condenser with a garden hose