Ice is never a fun thing to see on your air conditioner. You’re probably already aware that your AC system doesn’t use ice to keep your home cool. In fact, your refrigerator and freezer don’t use ice to keep food cold either. Ice is just a byproduct of cold temperatures and humidity, and our air conditioners or refrigerators work using electricity and refrigerant to do this instead of ice.
So, why should you be so concerned when you see ice? Something must be working if temperatures are cold enough inside your air conditioner to create ice, right?
Well, not necessarily. In fact, ice could be contributing to your home being too warm. It’s true! Let’s talk about why ice growing on your AC is a sign that you need air conditioning repair in Cedar Rapids, IA.