What to Do About an Air Conditioner Leaking Water

Summer is not the time you want to be concerned about AC repair. You have better things to do—like taking a vacation or chilling by the pool. When you’re thinking of the pool this summer, it’s probably not a pool of water by your air conditioner. What’s the reason and how can you fix it? Econo Air can help. Leaking Water

Turn Off Your System

The first thing you should do if you catch water gathering near your indoor unit is to turn off your system because water could destroy its electronic parts. Water pooling around your indoor unit is a sign that something is either leaking or not draining and it’s maybe time for an AC repair. Don’t freak. Just call us. It could be a quick fix. The following are a couple of common causes of a leaking air conditioner that are uncomplicated to restore.

Clogged Condensate Drain

Part of your air conditioner’s duty is to consume water from the air in your house. This moisture must be emptied away from inside your unit through a condensate drain. One of the usual causes of a leaking air conditioner is when this drain becomes congested. When this occurs, the water will fill up into your home.

Change Your Filters

The easiest thing you can do to keep your system operating as it should is to change the air filter. If your air filter is filthy, it keeps air from moving over the evaporator coil. This can cause the evaporator coil to become covered in debris and dirt. When this occurs, your coil could ice up—which is a sign of worry.

If your evaporator coil ices over, you’ll have to defrost it by flipping your system off and switching your blower from “auto” to “on.” Hopefully, the ice will melt slow enough that your drain can manage it.

Whenever you realize water or ice around your AC unit, your first course of action is to turn it off and call us to come to take a look. It’s likely a minor obstacle, but we’ll take care of it and give you peace of mind. Give us a call at 714-710-1070 if you notice any problems that might require AC repair, or if you’re ready to schedule your annual air conditioner maintenance. You can also easily contact us to schedule a service.