How Do You Repair A Frozen Up Central Air Conditioner Unit?
Whether you have a window unit or a central air conditioner unit, find out how to repair a frozen up system quickly and save some money. Step 1 Defrost the Unit First thaw your unit by turning it off. Turn the breakers off to the unit to avoid short circuits. Tape a tarp or large trash bag under the unit to catch the water as the ice thaws. After the ice thaws, hand dry the unit and let it stand to dry for 24 hours. Inspect the unit to ensure it’s dry before turning the power back on. Step 2 FANS Verify the outside fan and inside fan units are working and turning. DO NOT check the unit by sticking your hand in them. Step 3 FILTERS The first thing to check are the filters on the indoor unit. These should be changed every 3 months and can be purchased from your local home improvement store for a price of $3 to $15. Some allow air flow in only one direction. Make sure air is able to flow through the filters and into the unit. Step 4 COOLING FINS There are cooling fins on the unit inside a
