Most people who have air conditioning expect to use it all summer. So if you notice your A/C unit is leaking water, chances are you’re pretty concerned because nobody wants their A/C to give out on a scorching hot day. Here’s why your A/C is leaking water and what you can do to fix it.
Clogged Condensate Line
The most common cause of an A/C leak is a clogged condensate line. The condensate line on your A/C is responsible for removing condensation, and if it fills up it can cause your drain pan to overflow. You can unclog a condensate line by clearing it out with a wet/dry vacuum.
Drain Pan Problems
Your drain pan is another crucial part in removing condensation from your A/C. If your drain pan is cracked or old and rusty, it may be letting water run right through it. This means you’ll need to replace your drain pan. If your A/C is very old and the pan rusted, however, you may want to consider replacing the A/C unit.
Dirty Air Filter
All the cool air that comes from your A/C system into your home runs through an air filter. When this air filter gets dirty, it will prevent air from flowing past the evaporator coil, causing the coil to freeze over. When the ice melts, there is often too much water for the drain pan to deal with. You should be changing your air filter every 1-3 months depending on the season and type of filter you use.
Low Refrigerant
A lack of refrigerant causes a reduction of pressure in your air conditioning unit just like a dirty air filter does. This will lead to the same frozen coil issue. You can often tell if you’re low on refrigerant if your home isn’t cool enough or you hear sounds that indicate a refrigerant leak.
Keep Your Cool
When the hot summer months roll around, the last thing you want is to be left without air conditioning on a hot day. If you notice the A/C unit at Belleville, IL home has a water leak, call the professionals at Morrison Plumbing, Heating and Air at (618) 223-5563. We know how important your A/C system is to you during the summer, and we can help you!
