Why is my AC Leaking?
If your air conditioner is leaking water, you may wonder why that’s happening. Below is some information to help diagnose the issue yourself. Mr °Fahrenheit is always here to help solve these issues and help you keep your AC unit nice and healthy.
1. Clogged Drain
If your AC is leaking inside the home, it’s most likely due to a clogged condensate drain line. Over time, this line can become clogged with debris like dirt, dust, or mold. When your condensate drain line gets clogged, water can’t escape and drain to the outside of the home. The line becomes backed up, causing the condensation to come back inside and leak water into your home.
2. Dirty Air Filter
A dirty air filter can make your system work harder, resulting in possible damage or worn-out parts.
In addition to causing strain on your home’s AC system, a dirty filter can block the flow of air that moves over the unit’s evaporator coil. When the air is blocked, the coil becomes extremely cold and can start to freeze. As the frozen coil melts, the excess water can cause your pain to overflow. If the filter looks to be extremely dirty or clogged, it could be the reason why your air conditioner is leaking water inside the house.
3. Low on Refrigerant
As the volume of refrigerant gets lower, the pressure inside of your AC system lowers, too. This can also cause your evaporator coil to freeze, creating a wet mess. If you notice that your air conditioner isn’t cooling down your home like it should, check the refrigerant levels. Other signs include an unusual hissing or bubbling sound, which can indicate that you have a leak. If you catch a leak in time, you might be able to repair the damage. If not, you could end up having to pay for a completely new unit.
°Service Call
The Peel Region can really hit some high temperatures in the summer and nothing makes it worse than when your AC malfunctions. Mr °Fahrenheit will always do his best to get to you as soon as possible when this happens. We charge a call out fee of $110 inc GST.