Now that the temperature is steadily climbing up each day, you may find yourself starting to turn toward your air conditioner for a break from the heat. Air conditioners can provide a much needed respite on days when you’ve been out in the sun and need to cool down, or during nights when the heat makes it a little too hot to sleep. However, sometimes people notice that their unit begins to drip water from the part of the unit that is in the home. There are a few reasons why this could be happening – read on for more information.
Damaged/rusted drain pan – If your air conditioning unit is older (10+ years), you may have a damaged drain pan. If a drain pan is rusted through, water will fall right through it.
Clogged condensate drain line – When a condensate drain line gets clogged with dust, dirt, sludge or mold, the water that’s supposed to be disposed through it is going to back up into your home. This is the most common cause of a leaking air conditioning unit, and can easily unclogged by an expert in air conditioning service in Wheaton, IL.
Dirty air filter – A dirty air filter prevents necessary airflow over the evaporator coil which often results with the coil freezing over. When it eventually melts, the drain pan will have too much water to handle, resulting in the drip.
Low refrigerant – Without the proper levels of refrigerant, pressure will lower in the AC system and this will also cause the evaporator coil to freeze over, resulting in a similar issue as having a dirty air filter.
If you’re AC is leaking and you need it fixed for the upcoming warmer months, contact Armbrust Plumbing for air conditioning service in Wheaton, IL today.
