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October 21, 2019 • In Heating & Cooling • 2 Min Read
By GEM
Oh no! It’s a New England heatwave and there’s a pool of water formed around your A/C unit. Let’s figure out what the issue is, and stop your air conditioner from leaking more.
There are several possible reasons that your A/C condensate is dripping onto the floor:
This might seem like an issue with your air conditioner (well, it kind of is…), and you want to call on your heating and cooling expertise for help. But, believe it or not, this is actually more of a plumbing issue.
Here’s why:
Your air conditioning system’s cold indoor evaporator coil not only cools your home but dehumidifies it too. This is an important part of the function of your A/C system.
The indoor coil is mounted on top of your furnace or, in some cases, an air handler that’s located in your basement, utility room, or closet. The coil is designed to drain off that condensed humidity, through a tube to a drain, by gravity or with the help of a small pump.
It’s a drain that you’re dealing with here! Put your plumber’s hat on!
Water on the floor around your indoor air conditioning unit is a sign that something has gone awry with this AC condenser drainage system. That’s why we’re here to help.
That should stop the leaking for now.
Beware! If you see that ice is accumulating on the indoor coil when you’re sleuthing around, you’ve discovered a symptom of a serious problem. The problem must be dealt with before you burn out your compressor.
Fixing an issue like this one is very expensive and you’re better off having your air conditioning contractor check out your unit. Need more assistance? Take a look at our Plumbing Repair services.
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