No, it’s not.
But we can’t leave it there, nor do we want to. We care about our customers and want them to have working air conditioning systems. When ice starts to form along an AC’s evaporator coil (which it where it begins), it’s a sign of distress. The AC needs a professional’s eye and may require extensive repairs. If the problem at the root of the ice isn’t fixed, the air conditioner will lose cooling capacity and may suffer from a complete breakdown.
Now that we’ve put an appropriate amount of fear into you, let’s get into what this ice means and why it spells bad news for an air conditioning system.
What does an overcharged or undercharged air conditioning system mean?
I know it makes us sound like a little kid when we say that air conditioning maintenance is so great—but we know its genuinely great for your air conditioning system, and that means it’s great for your home and family. We strongly recommend you have AC maintenance done each spring, and so does the U.S. Department of Energy.
It’s a hot, humid summer day, and your air conditioner has just given up. You run to the thermostat, lower the settings, and reset the breaker, but the system just won’t start up again. As you call a technician, you hope for the best. Will a technician find a way to repair your air conditioner? Or will they recommend replacement? And how can you really tell this is the best solution for your home?
