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Air conditioner repair by Razor X on 05 Jun, 2011 15:02
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I had major problems with my air conditioner last summer, which required a few new parts including a new circuit board and a new motor for the fan. Today, to my great dismay, I noticed that it wasn't working properly yet again.
However, I think the problem might be a minor one and I thought perhaps someone here might know the answer I'm looking for.
I just went outside and checked the compressor. The valve (is that the correct term?
) that connects to the hose that runs to the house was completely encased in a block of ice. I seem to remember that this was the problems on one of the occasions last year when I had the repairman come out. I was at work when he came; my dad came over and handled things for me. As I recall, it was a relatively easy fix, but I can't remember what it was. I think it may have been caused by an obstruction that caused the ice to form, which in turn, prevents the air from coming through the vents inside the house. I chipped away as much of the ice as I could with a hammer. I turned the unit off and the rest seems to be melting. I'll switch it back on once the ice is completely melted. I vaguely remember something about the need to switch the fan to the ON position instead of AUTO. Is there anything else I should try?
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#1 by tomgallagher on 05 Jun, 2011 16:01
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Looks like I am in the same boat Razor but my compressor is done for. I wish I could help you out.
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#2 by Razor X on 05 Jun, 2011 16:24
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Looks like I am in the same boat Razor but my compressor is done for. I wish I could help you out.
Ouch! Sorry to hear that, Tom. When mine went on the fritz last year I was afraid it was the compressor, but luckily it wasn't. It was an expensive enough project to get it fixed as it was. -
#3 by D.A.L.U.I. on 05 Jun, 2011 18:23
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Something in the back of my head says that it has to do with a low freon--or whatever they use now--so it may require a tech visit. The other issue--have you cleaned your filiters or changed them recently? Also, make sure that the evaporator coils outside aren't blocked up with leaves or general grim--put a nozzle on the hose--turn off the unit and spray the coils until they're clear.
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#4 by TheSlyBear on 05 Jun, 2011 19:44
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My downstairs A/C unit sh*t the bed earlier this year. I'll be paying for the new unit for some time to come. Ouch!
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#5 by Razor X on 05 Jun, 2011 20:01
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Something in the back of my head says that it has to do with a low freon--or whatever they use now--so it may require a tech visit. The other issue--have you cleaned your filiters or changed them recently? Also, make sure that the evaporator coils outside aren't blocked up with leaves or general grim--put a nozzle on the hose--turn off the unit and spray the coils until they're clear.
I tried all that already -- changed the filter and hosed off the coils, etc but it still seems to ice up whenever I switch it back on. I went down in the basement and the part where I think the coolant is stored seems to be dripping something when it's turned on. I'll have to try and get somebody out here in the morning to take a look at it. Luckily it isn't too hot here at the moment. -
#6 by tomgallagher on 06 Jun, 2011 04:22
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Keep us posted Razor.