What does it mean when a split unit air conditioner accumilates ice in the condenser (inside unit) ?

Question

What does it mean when a split unit air conditioner accumilates ice in the condenser (inside unit) ?

Answer 1

Could be restricted air flow due to a dirty filter or condenser.  It could also mean the unit is low on Freon.

Answer 2

You may have a dirty filter.  You should change the filter once a month, or more often than that if you live somewhere dusty or have pets.

The AC may also need more freon.

For now, turn it off and let it thaw out for a few hours.  When all the ice is gone, turn it on again and see if you have the same problem again.

Answer 3

low refrigerant dirty filter or dirty evap coil or a combination of all three call a tech