AC Frozen Coil · Tampa
Step-by-step guide for Tampa homeowners. DIY checks, likely causes, and when to call a licensed technician.
A frozen evaporator coil in Tampa looks like a solid block of ice on the copper line-set. Running the compressor while it's iced up can destroy it. Here's how to safely thaw it and figure out what caused it — because it will happen again if you don't fix the root cause.
When to call now: Don't run the system while iced over — you can warp the coil and destroy the compressor. Call and we'll guide you through the thaw.
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Switch the thermostat to OFF and the fan to ON. The blower melts the ice without running the compressor. Wait 2–4 hours, check the drain pan for overflow, and replace the air filter. Then call — if you don't fix the root cause, it will freeze again.
Restricted airflow (dirty filter, closed vents, blocked return) is the #1 cause. Low refrigerant from a leak is the second. Failed blower motor, dirty evaporator coil, or a stuck thermostat in fan-on mode can also cause freezing. Humidity and long runtimes in Tampa summers accelerate it.
If the cause is a dirty filter, thawing is free — just replace the filter. Refrigerant leak detection starts at $249 plus repair. Blower motor or airflow issues run $189–$450. Diagnostic is $0.
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