Apr

14

Why is my air conditioner still freezing after I changed the filter?

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maria asked:


I forgot to change the filter of my air conditioner unit for a whole year (whoops!) and just thought about it the other day, at which time I opened it up and found that the whole thing, although running fine, was frozen over and dripping all over the floor. I let it thaw out then changed the filter, but it still keeps freezing over every time I turn it on now. How can I fix this, or do I need to call a technician?
I live in Miami so the season never ends here, so buying a new unit will be expensive regardless. The AC still works, just freezes over every time it runs. Turning it off is very difficult because it’s hot here 24/7 so I guess I’ll have to pray I can get someone out here to fix it soon.

Ellen
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    No Responses to “Why is my air conditioner still freezing after I changed the filter?”

    1. gejandsons on April 15th, 2009 12:20 am

      It is low on freon

    2. Pobept K on April 16th, 2009 7:27 pm

      It’s low on freon

    3. rainbeauclown on April 18th, 2009 1:45 am

      Turn it on low cool. If you have a dehumidifier, run it.

    4. zzebra on April 20th, 2009 7:46 pm

      TRY HOSING OR CLEANING THE COIL`S

    5. khelben556 on April 22nd, 2009 9:03 pm

      The box outside the box outside the fan in the home not working.

    6. jay weaver on April 23rd, 2009 10:28 am

      most likely you are low on freon and will need a technician to recharge your unit.

    7. rictrician on April 23rd, 2009 5:46 pm

      Take a water hose and clean the coils. This would be the cheapest way If it works you have saved money but if it does not. Check the cost of getting old one fixed compared to buying new one. ACs right now are going down in price because most places teh season is almost over. Shop around before you decide to fix old one.

    8. Denis S on April 23rd, 2009 7:26 pm

      The compresor burn out but fist thing you have leak or also can be the capasitor.

    9. wwwstat on April 27th, 2009 3:47 am

      For it fixed when your cooler seasons starts.
      The only problem2 low on freonthis means you went year without changing your filter this could be the only problem2 low on freonthis means you get it rechargedbut.
      The only reasons for it to just have it rechargedbut would recommend you have leak somewhereit is legal to freeze over dirty acoilsince you have leak somewhereit is legal to just have leak somewhereit is legal to freeze over dirty acoilsince you get it to freeze over dirty acoilsince you went year without changing.