When operating a system that utilizes a float-type carburetor in its engine, the system is at risk of carburetor icing, a harmful phenomenon that can shut down an engine entirely. A properly functioning carburetor directs a fuel and air mixture directly into the engine; however, if the fuel vaporizes within the venturi and the air pressure decreases, the temperature will drop and ice will form on the internal surfaces of the carburetor. As this can have a detrimental effect on the functions of an engine, the blog will cover the causes of carburetor icing and the measures you can take to prevent it.