Air conditioner water leakage: what are the causes and how are they solved?

Air Conditioner ( AC ) Water Leakage Fixing Tips:

 

 Water droplets in July-August are not common, but certainly common when they come from an air conditioner. Why is water dripping from the air conditioner, what is the difference between different types of leaks and what can you do to fix it and water does not drip from the air conditioner ? All answers are in the following guide.

The phenomenon of water leakage from an air conditioner is a very familiar phenomenon. A few seconds after turning on, you may notice water dripping from the plastic cover of the air conditioner.

 

In almost all cases, such a leak is due to the indoor unit in the house.

In the following guide, we will detail what the causes of the malfunction are and what you can check for yourself before ordering an air conditioning technician.

 

1=> The first reason is clogged filters The function of the filter is to filter the air before it is sucked into the air conditioner and cooled.

A clogged filter due to the accumulation of dirt and dust will impede the operation of the evaporator and prevent the free flow of water from the air conditioning system, which will lead to water leakage.

A clogged filter due to the accumulation of dirt and dust will prevent water from flowing freely from the air conditioning system, resulting in leakage.

Here's how to fix a leak - you can clean the filters yourself, or you can order an air conditioning specialist to clean them easily.

It is recommended to clean the filters every two months to prevent leakage.

 

2=> The second reason is the lack of gas:

The air conditioner is a closed system from which gas must not escape. Lack of gas necessarily indicates a gas leak at one level or another.One of the side effects of an air conditioner gas leak is ice build-up on the evaporator. As soon as the ice melts, it begins to drip and flow into the house.

Here's how to fix the leak - a professional air conditioning technician will be able to refuel you with new gas, but it is not recommended to do this without eliminating the source of the leak as the gas will leak again.

In cases where a gas leak occurs from a compressor or batteries in an air conditioner, a professional technician will advise you not to repair the leak if the repair cost exceeds 40% of the air conditioner cost.

3=>The third reason is a blocked drain channel:

The drain channel is an internal channel in the air conditioning system, the function of which is to drain the air conditioner water from the system.

The drainage channel can become clogged due to accumulation of dirt blocking its outlet. As a result of a clogged drainage channel, water can seep from it into the house.

Another cause of leakage can be the formation of pits or cracks in the trench itself.

Doing so will eliminate the leak - whether it is dirt or a crack, the result will be water leakage into the home, requiring you to call a professional air conditioning technician.

An air conditioner technician will open the bottom duct cover and clean up any dirt that has accumulated in it.

In addition, he will ensure that the down-pipe is at the correct slope from the down-pipe towards the end of the pipe.

 

4=> The fourth reason is a blockage in the drain pipe:
The drain pipe is connected to the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and the function of this pipe is to drain the water that the air conditioner throws outside the house.

In many cases, leakage occurs when the drain pipe is folded or suspended at the wrong slope.

Before rushing to call a technician, make sure that the pipe is not folded or hanging off the wrong slope, and you can easily troubleshoot the problem.

This is how you fix the leak - if the drain hose is really clogged, you will need to suck out the trapped dirt in a vacuum.

Do not try to do this alone with your mouth and do not insert objects into the tube, you can do even more harm. A professional air conditioning technician will remove the blockage with appropriate equipment.

It is important to note  - sometimes a drain pipe that is outside the house and drains water comes out of its plastic channel. In such a situation, due to a change in the slope of the pipe, the water in it will return inward to the indoor unit and drain into the living room.

Make sure the drain hose is correctly inserted into the trench and replace and secure if necessary.

5=> The fifth reason - a blockage in the battery 

The indoor unit of the air conditioner has a battery through which cold or hot gas passes. If a blockage occurs in the battery, a kind of vacuum is created and water cannot drain into the drain pipe.

In such a situation, deep clean the indoor unit and open the blockage.