Pay close attention to your home’s unit and provide maintenance and repairs as soon as they become apparent.
Water leaking from an AC unit is a common problem. If you notice a leak in your A/C system, call a professional immediately. Waiting too long to fix leaking water can cause more damage. A clogged condensate drain line can cause a leak in a home’s HVAC system. To properly reroute condensation to the outside of the house, a condensate line is installed in the home. Mold and mildew can clog this and cause water to back up into your air conditioner. After you have determined that your condensate drain line is clear, you will need to check your pump. A condensate pump pumps water from the pan to the outside drain. These are usually found in applications where gravity cannot be used to drain the water. Depending on the pump type, you may need to have a professional check its functions. Dirty air filters are one of the easiest things to check for when you have a leak. When an air filter is dirty or clogged, the A/C system has to work harder, which can lead to coils freezing over and leaking. Schedule regular maintenance appointments to change your A/C air filter to ensure that it is always clean and that your system is not overworking itself. A drain pan collects any condensation dripping from the A/C system. In this pan, condensate drains into the condensate line, which is carried outside to drain properly. Rusted or damaged drain pans can cause leaks because they don’t operate as they should. Finally, your system may just be low on refrigerant. The last check you need to do is to have a professional come to your home and examine the system. Low refrigerant will cause the system to work harder. Like a dirty air filter, this can cause coils to freeze over and leak into places you do not want them to.