Learn how to fix and prevent water leaks from your air conditioner, both inside and outside your space. When your air conditioner cools the air too fast, water droplets form because of the temperature difference. Manufacturers design a special system to drain this water outside. If your air conditioner is leaking water, there might be a problem, but it doesn’t always mean a serious malfunction that you can’t fix yourself.
Why water leaks from the indoor unit:
Sometimes, dirt or bugs block the drain hole, causing water to back up and overflow.
To clean the drain yourself, you need to take off the indoor unit cover, clean the filters, wash the tray, unclog the drain hole, and sanitize the parts if necessary.
Water may also leak because of bad drainage or a broken tray, which are common weak spots in split systems.
Water may also leak because of freon leakage, which needs help from the service center that installed the air conditioner.
Another usual cause of water leaks is dirty evaporator filters, which you can fix by taking off the top panel and cleaning the filters.
Bad installation can harm the drainage tray, causing slow leaks that may need tray replacement.
Why water leaks from the outdoor unit:
When the air conditioner runs nonstop, whether for cooling or heating, water may drip. But this water should only go outside, not inside the room.
A lot of water may leak if the drain tube is blocked, which needs a careful check and quick fix.
What to do first when water leaks from the air conditioner:
Switch off the air conditioner, clear the drain, and inspect the filters. If the problem continues, call experts from the service center for a complete check.
Regular cleaning and checks, usually done in spring, help reduce the chance of water leaks from the air conditioner by checking freon level and making sure all parts are working well.
