When your air conditioner is running properly, your house will be cool and dry. A leaking air conditioner is frustrating but isn’t necessarily dangerous. It depends on whether it’s leaking water or refrigerant.
Water leaking from your air conditioner isn’t dangerous but can cause a lot of damage to your house. On the other hand, a coolant leak is dangerous for you and the environment. In either case, repairing a leak will require skilled air conditioning repair.
In most instances, you can prevent your air conditioner from leaking by requesting yearly air conditioning maintenance. During your appointment, an HVAC tech will closely examine your system for issues and clean it. This service helps ensure worry-free performance and may even improve energy efficiency.
Learn more about why your air conditioner is leaking and how you can prevent it from happening in the future.
Why Does My AC Unit Leak Water?
Water is a natural byproduct of air conditioning. Your air conditioner has two units, one outside and one inside. The indoor unit includes an evaporator coil that cools warm air as it blows over it. Condensation forms as the air cools, flows into a drain pan and drains out of your home through a condensate drain line.
Because of the condensation process, having water back up is a common problem. We regularly get calls about an air conditioner leaking water inside or an air conditioner leaking water outside. Here’s why it happens:
Drain Line Is Plugged
Over time, mold can clog the condensate drain line. This can result in water backing up inside your home. Our Central Heating & Plumbing pros can eliminate clogs and get water flowing again smoothly. Give us a call at 724-401-1843 for help.
Air Filter Is Dirty
We recommend changing flat filters monthly and pleated filters every three months.
Replacing your air filter is critical for:
- Indoor air quality
- Energy efficiency
- Decreasing breakdowns
- Extending your air conditioner’s life span
A dirty air filter can restrict airflow, make the coil extremely cold and cause it to freeze. As the coil melts, it can make the drain pan overflow. We recommend inspecting your air filter if you haven’t replaced it lately and your air conditioner is leaking water indoors.
If this doesn’t resolve the problem, your drain pan may be rusty or have a broken condensate pump. Replacing your pan or pump requires a pro, so call us at 724-401-1843 for help.
Why Won’t My Air Conditioning Stop Leaking Freon?
Your air conditioner uses coolant to move heat. If your air conditioner was put in before 2011, it probably has R-22 Freon. Over time, chemicals in Freon can eat away at metal and cause leaks.
It’s important to know about air conditioner Freon leak symptoms in the event your system develops one. They include:
- Air that seems warmer or more humid than normal
- Bubbling or hissing noises near the air conditioner
- Sweet smell by the air conditioner
- Frozen evaporator coil
Freon is hazardous to your health if handled improperly, so you’ll need an HVAC professional like Central Heating & Plumbing to fix an air conditioner coolant leak. In many instances, it may just be better to schedule air conditioning installation since Freon is costly. Production of this coolant was halted in 2020 because of its damaging effects on the ozone layer. As a result, just limited recycled quantities are available.
Contact Central Heating & Plumbing for Repairing Your Leaky Air Conditioner
When it comes to air conditioning repair in New Castle, go with the company your neighbors and friends depend on. We’ve been known for our quick, friendly and reasonable services since {year}. Contact us at 724-401-1843 to request your appointment now!