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JPMNICK
05-09-2007, 08:31 PM
The AC unit in my bedroom keeps freezing at night. any idea's why this is happening? it has been doing this on and off for like 3 years, but this season it has been happening every night. the filter is clean, i cleaned the inside of the AC. anyone else have this problem?
Fat_Sunny
05-09-2007, 08:34 PM
The AC unit in my bedroom keeps freezing at night. any idea's why this is happening? it has been doing this on and off for like 3 years, but this season it has been happening every night. the filter is clean, i cleaned the inside of the AC. anyone else have this problem?
There Has Been No Reason Whatsoever To Turn On The AC So Far This Year In NJ. Fat's Still Putting On The Heat At Night!!
Do You Have A Gland Problem, Or Something?
JPMNICK
05-09-2007, 08:35 PM
There Has Been No Reason Whatsoever To Turn On The AC So Far This Year In NJ. Fat's Still Putting On The Heat At Night!!
Do You Have A Gland Problem, Or Something?
it can not be cold enough for JPMNICK at night
Kevin
05-09-2007, 08:37 PM
it can not be cold enough for JPMNICK at night
It gets hot in San Antonio doesnt it??
tele7
05-09-2007, 08:41 PM
This board needs an HVAC.
PapaBear
05-09-2007, 08:42 PM
Excuse me if I'm getting too technical here, but... I think it be broke.
Is this a window unit? I really don't know much about AC, but it's probably a compressor problem. With how inexpensive this stuff can be these days, I doubt it's worth fixing.
JPMNICK
05-09-2007, 08:44 PM
Excuse me if I'm getting too technical here, but... I think it be broke.
Is this a window unit? I really don't know much about AC, but it's probably a compressor problem. With how inexpensive this stuff can be these days, I doubt it's worth fixing.
it is in the wall, but can easily be pulled out. I also thought it was done, just checking in here to see if someone had a suggestion
Fat_Sunny
05-09-2007, 08:46 PM
This board needs an HVAC.
Don Stugots Offered To Moderate A Home Improvement/DIY Forum.
It's usually caused by the unit not draining properly. See if you can set it so there's a slight tilt downward by the back end.
As the condensor removes the moisture from the air it collects on the coils that carry the coolant and that's what causes the freezing. If the water drains out the back end of the unit you usually won't have a freeze up problem.
ppanda
05-09-2007, 08:49 PM
My guess would be that it is not warm enough yet- Just like if you were to run the AC in the winter- the coils are already cool so when you add the cooling power of the AC unit the condensation just freezes on the outside of the coils instead of dripping the water off like you see in the summer.
...again just a guess
JPMNICK
05-09-2007, 08:50 PM
It's usually caused by the unit not draining properly. See if you can set it so there's a slight tilt downward by the back end.
As the condensor removes the moisture from the air it collects on the coils that carry the coolant and that's what causes the freezing. If the water drains out the back end of the unit you usually won't have a freeze up problem.
THATS WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT! thank you, i will try it tommorow
PapaBear
05-09-2007, 08:51 PM
Condenser... I meant that, not compressor. That's a great suggestion.
Fucking great. Gvac is smart AND sexy. I hate you.
And you guys wanted an Hvac.
sailor
05-10-2007, 02:22 AM
hvac fan since day 1. i'd always heard that if you run the a/c when it's not hot enough out it will freeze up, period. like if it's 65 it will freeze.
Don Stugots
05-10-2007, 02:55 AM
It's usually caused by the unit not draining properly. See if you can set it so there's a slight tilt downward by the back end.
As the condensor removes the moisture from the air it collects on the coils that carry the coolant and that's what causes the freezing. If the water drains out the back end of the unit you usually won't have a freeze up problem.
correct. try tilting the unit down towards the outside just a bit and then resecure in the new position. also, make sure noting is blocking the drainage holes. sometimes, leaves and debris get in there.
Dan 'Hampton
05-10-2007, 03:25 AM
correct. try tilting the unit down towards the outside just a bit and then resecure in the new position. also, make sure noting is blocking the drainage holes. sometimes, leaves and debris get in there.
My brother failed to do this with a giant ac unit in his bedroom and ended up ruining the bathroom ceiling below him. And that was just in one night. My dad was PISSED.
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