An air conditioner is supposed to provide you with the comfort and cooling you need in summer. However, your air conditioner might degrade in performance with time, which could call for regular AC maintenance and repair.
Seeing water dripping down your air conditioner can be a very unsettling and unpleasant sight. This is even more disturbing if your indoor AC unit is constantly dripping water and turning your room into a messy puddle. It can become your worst nightmare if you don’t pay attention to your AC’s condition on time. The situation may worsen over time, and you might have to replace your AC or spend quite a lot of money on its repair.
Therefore, to avoid that messy puddle indoors due to your leaking AC unit, you must know why your air conditioner is leaking water. Moreover, your HVAC contractor can help you and give it the immediate attention it needs. This blog post will help you highlight some major causes of air conditioner water leaks.
Clogged Drain Line
This one is the most common reason for an AC to leak water. Your unit collects moisture during the dehumidification process. During this process, it also contains dirt, and over time, if the condensate drain line is not cleaned enough, it can accumulate dirt and debris and cause a blockage.
This blockage prevents the water from draining, and it will start to collect in your unit, causing it to spill out of the drain pan. Water cannot easily drain from the overflow pan when its train line is clogged.
Therefore, you must make sure that your condensed drain line is cleaned regularly and periodically to avoid any kind of clogging. Focus on HVAC maintenance and repair to ensure your AC is still working in good condition and prevent such problems.
Clogged Air Filter
The air filter in your AC is responsible for filtering the air before it transfers it indoors. This filter can become dusty while working for an extended period, hampering the airflow. Moreover, the coils freeze when the air inside the evaporator becomes too cold, leading to ice build up; when this ice melts, the water drips due to the indoor unit.
Therefore, you must periodically replace or maintain your AC filter to avoid such problems. Keep checking your filters to ensure leak prevention, especially when the device is in heavy use.
Condensation Build-up
The air conditioner dehumidifying process includes a condensation process. It contains the air before it is delivered to your room. However, excessive condensation inside the AC can cause leaking water from the air ducts or vents. This water drips on your home’s insulation and causes further damage.
Moreover, it can also lead to mold growth in the air ducts and deteriorate your indoor air quality. Condensation build-up can happen for multiple reasons, such as when the air ducts are not properly insulated. Dirty air filters, blocked ducts, and a blocked drain pump can also leak water as the air is not able to circulate freely throughout your AC system.
Moreover, high humidity in the summer increases the chances of condensation build-up in your AC. Therefore, regular tuning and maintenance of your AC system are necessary to ensure that your ACs’ filters are in perfect condition and there is no condensation build-up.
Other Reasons For An Indoor AC Leak
Some of the other common reasons your AC may leak water, especially through the indoor unit are:
- Frozen evaporator coils
- Incorrect AC installation
- Malfunctioning pump
- Failed condensate pump
Why Does An AC Collect Water?
The purpose of an AC is to maintain the temperature and control the homes’ humidity level. When the warm air is taken from your home, it is blown over to the evaporator coils, which causes it to condense, thus making it less humid. Therefore, the resulting moisture drips into the drain pan, but if it is clogged or there is excessive moisture accumulation in your air conditioner, the water will not drain, but rather it will start to steep from the indoor unit.
Final Thoughts
Regular maintenance of your air conditioner can help prevent such issues and avoid water from coming inside your room. Moreover, you can also care for your AC on your own by cleaning its filters and checking its condensation coils. However, it is wise to call a professional HVAC company for regular check ups and to repair anything needed.
About Pro West Heating & Air Conditioning
Pro West understands that investing in an AC is a major investment that you can’t afford again and again. For this reason, we would like to emphasize the importance of regular maintenance. Contact us for such services.