Why Is My AC Freezing Up? The #1 Reason and How to Fix It — Fort Smith, Spiro, Poteau & Pocola
Nothing’s worse than discovering your air conditioner is a solid block of ice when you need it most. If you’re in Fort Smith, Spiro, Poteau, or Pocola and your AC is freezing up, don’t ignore it. Here’s the real reason it’s happening—and why waiting could cost you big.
Why Your AC Freezes: The #1 Cause
The most common reason we see for AC units freezing up around here is low refrigerant. It’s not just “a little low”—it means you’ve got a leak somewhere, and your system isn’t working the way it should.
When your system’s refrigerant is low, the coils get too cold, causing condensation to freeze on them. Eventually, ice builds up, blocks airflow, and shuts everything down.
How to Tell if You Have a Freeze-Up:
Ice on the copper lines or evaporator coil
Weak airflow (barely any air coming out of the vents)
Warm air blowing instead of cold
AC runs but doesn’t cool the house
System turns off and won’t restart
What NOT to Do:
Don’t try to add refrigerant yourself. It’s illegal without the right license, and you’ll just mask the problem—not fix it. Most “top offs” by amateurs end up costing way more in the long run.
What You Can Check Safely:
Change your air filter: A clogged filter makes everything worse.
Make sure all vents are open and unobstructed: Good airflow prevents freeze-ups.
Turn your AC off and set the fan to “ON” to help thaw the ice while you wait for service.
Why You Should Call Now:
Every hour your system is frozen up, you risk bigger damage—like a burnt-out compressor, which costs thousands. Low refrigerant means you have a leak. Only a licensed HVAC tech can find it, fix it, and recharge your system the right way.
24/7 Emergency AC Repair — Fort Smith, Spiro, Poteau, Pocola
Clark HVAC answers the phone day or night, all summer. We’ll get you up and running, fix the leak, and recharge your AC the right way. No upsell, just honest work.