Distinguish coil icing from low airflow
Ice on a coil does not by itself identify the cause. Restricted airflow, a refrigerant-circuit fault, or another operating problem may produce similar symptoms, so the inspection should assess the air path and equipment readings before work is chosen. Weak airflow at registers may also have a cause outside the cooling unit. Avoid opening equipment or handling refrigerant; the diagnosis should identify the fault rather than treating ice alone as the repair.
