In West Palm Beach, air conditioning systems are a vital fact of life. We depend on them to keep cool when the mercury rises, and to hold off the muggy Florida summers with reliable comfort in our homes. When an air conditioning unit breaks down, you need to move quickly to repair it before the next heat wave. Learning to spot the telltale signs of a problem is a good way to get on top of it quickly, when it can be addressed without spending an excessive amount of money. For example, you may notice ice forming on your system. What does it mean and does it mean you have to call for air conditioning repair?
Ice usually forms on the evaporator coils, where refrigerant transforms from a liquid state to a gaseous state. The process cools the surrounding air, which a fan then blows into your duct system for distribution throughout your house. It might seem like ice on the surface is a good thing, but in fact the opposite is true. It means cold air isn’t being properly distributed throughout your house, where it belongs.
The problem may be caused by a number of things. If the blower fan isn’t working, it’s not transferring the cool air, making the temperature too low. Your unit may also have lost some refrigerant, which creates inconsistent temperatures in the coil and results in a build-up of ice. Either way, the presence of ice constitutes a significant problem that can prevent your AC from keeping your home cool. It can also create larger problems if left unchecked. Nor can you simply turn off the air conditioning unit and wait for the ice to melt. The conditions that created it will still be there. When you turn the unit on again, the ice will inevitably re-form.
The good news is that a trained professional can correct the problem for good: fixing the fan, sealing the leak, recharging the refrigerant or otherwise addressing the underlying cause of the icing. The trained professionals at Envirotech can handle such air conditioning issues in West Palm Beach, and get rid of the ice on your system in short order. Call us today and set up an appointment.
