HVAC help anyone?

whubbard · 26th April 2009, 04:19 AM

Hello my fellow DIY/Handymen.

My small Haier AC unit seems to be acting up.
It appears the cooling unit is covered in frost, which is resulting in it not actually cooling. I tried to scrape a bit away, only to discover ice.

Here is a photo:

Does anybody know what the issue is?
Is it easily fixable?

Thanks Guys!

-West

Geek · 26th April 2009, 10:34 AM

Ah yes, common on this coast too with non frost-free units.

Too much moisture in the air and/or not high enough air flow.

- Make sure the filter(s) are clean.
- Just turn it completely off for a couple of hours to defrost.

Cheers!

26th April 2009, 04:19 AM	#1
whubbard diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York, NY	HVAC help anyone? Hello my fellow DIY/Handymen. My small Haier AC unit seems to be acting up. It appears the cooling unit is covered in frost, which is resulting in it not actually cooling. I tried to scrape a bit away, only to discover ice. Here is a photo: Does anybody know what the issue is? Is it easily fixable? Thanks Guys! -West

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26th April 2009, 10:34 AM	#2
Geek diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004	Ah yes, common on this coast too with non frost-free units. Too much moisture in the air and/or not high enough air flow. - Make sure the filter(s) are clean. - Just turn it completely off for a couple of hours to defrost. Cheers!