Can You Pour Hot Water on a Frozen Air Conditioner?
In the brutal heat of an Arizona summer, the air conditioner is an important appliance. It keeps your home comfortable, helping you deal with heat and humidity. No matter how well you maintain your unit, sometimes troubles occur. Frozen coils are a common problem often caused by a clogged filter, low refrigerant level, or a poorly functioning blower. What’s the best way to cope with this difficulty? Can you pour hot water on your frozen air conditioner?
Can I Pour Hot Water on My Frozen Air Conditioner?
As your air conditioning unit operates, the coils come into contact with moisture. This sometimes results in frozen coils. One way to cope with this difficulty is to utilize the unit’s defrost mode. As this procedure can take some time, many people consider pouring hot water on the frozen air conditioner. Is this a viable/safe solution? The short answer is YES. You can safely pour water on your unit, though warm water is preferable to very hot water. This will speed up the thawing process and get your air conditioner running more quickly.
How Long Will It Take to Thaw an Air Condition With Warm Water?
It will take between 1 and 24 hours to thaw your air conditioning unit. The amount of time needed depends upon how much ice has built up.
Tips For Safely Using Hot Water to Thaw Your Air Conditioner
As there is a chance of doing damage to your unit by pouring hot water on it (short circuit, electrical fire), the following are tips for safely thawing your air conditioner with warm water.
- To mitigate electric shock or damage to the appliance, unplug your unit from the main power source.
- Ensure only warm (not boiling) water is poured on the coils.
- Do not splash or throw the water on the unit.
- To prevent damage to the unit, make sure the water touches only the coils.
- Pour warm water into a steady stream.
- Ensure the water is draining properly.
Pouring hot water on your frozen air conditioner is only a temporary solution. To ensure it does not freeze again, contact a dependable HVAC company and have your unit serviced or repaired. They have the knowledge, training, tools, and experience to ensure that your unit works efficiently.
Does your air conditioner freeze frequently? Experiencing less than optimal function of your AC unit? Contact the professionals at McMillin Air. We repair all makes or models. We’ll have your cooling/heating system repaired quickly, at a reasonable cost.
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