How to Soak Up the Moisture From a Frozen Air Conditioner Unit
Cases exist in which an air conditioner might actually freeze, which severely decreases AC performance and can even damage the AC itself. In the event that your air conditioner freezes up, there are steps you can take to clean up the mess. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Turn off the air conditioner, then unplug it from the power.
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Open up the filter and remove it. You should have direct access to the frozen part of the air conditioner.
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Place a towel against the frozen part of the air conditioner, then leave it be. Return in an hour or so when the ice has melted.
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Clean up any remaining moisture with the additional towel.
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Close the filter back up and plug the AC back in.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider keeping the AC at "low cool" or just using the vent only until you know that the temperature is hotter then the circumstances that caused the AC to freeze in the first place. You might also want to clean out the filter using a vacuum cleaner as well.
Do not put your hand, towel or anything else into an AC blade. Turn off the power to the AC or else you risk electric shock. If the freezing persists, you may need to consult an AC repairman to fix the issue.
