When an air conditioner leaks anywhere but from its proper drainage pipe, you will have a major problem. It is natural for an air conditioner to develop condensation which is designed to leak out from the drainage system. However, when there is a leak that is inside the home, either on the roof through the ceiling or in the wall, you have a problem. An air conditioner has a drainage system but when a problem occurs, the water may leak inside the home leading to mold or rot. When you discover a leak coming from your air conditioner you will need to seek HVAC services. New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing will share why an air conditioner will leak and what needs to be done to correct the problem.
Clogged or Leaky Condensate Drain Pan
One reason why an air conditioner will leak inside the home is when there is a problem with the condensate drainage pan. Underneath an air conditioner unit is a metal pan. This pan is designed to capture the condensation that drips off of the air conditioner. Once the condensation falls into the pan it will flow out through a drainage hole and then through the piping that leads the water safely away from the home. At times the condensate drainage pan can develop rust and the rust will eventually eat away the metal and cause holes where the water will escape and leak on the roof. Another common problem, is when the condensation drainage pan drain becomes clogged. When the drain becomes clogged it doesn’t take too much condensation to fill up the pan and leak out. The pan’s drain needs to be checked and cleared out to allow proper drainage. If the pan has had rust that has eaten through the metal and there are holes, you will need to replace the pan.
Clogged AC Drain Line Pipe
When the drainage piping develops problems the condensation can begin to back up and out of the pan and water will begin to leak. The drainage pipe can develop one of a few problems. One is that the pipe can develop a clog somewhere within the piping line. The second problem is the pipe can break and water will leak from the break. One way to know if the pipe has a break is that the water will leak around the ceiling or in the walls. If the pipe is clogged the water will come up and out of the drainage pan. If there is a clog, a professional HVAC service can come and clear out the clog. They often use air pressure and will blow out the clog. It the pipe has a break, the break site will need to be located and then repaired.
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When there is a sign of a leak it is important not to ignore the problem. Water damage can occur on the roof, ceiling and in the walls of your home. To ensure your HVAC drainage is healthy, seek professional AC services. For quality HVAC services contact New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing today.
