Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts with the label Leaking Air Conditioners

How to Fix Leaking Air Conditioners

Air conditioners are crucial to keep us cool during summer, however, sometimes they leak water. This usually means that something is not right within the system. Understanding the reason the air conditioner is leaking can allow you to repair it in a timely manner. The most frequent causes are blocked drain lines, malfunctioning pumps, or issues in the tray that collect condensation. Blockages in Drain Lines A blocked or dirty drain line is one of the main reasons behind the leakage of water in your AC unit. The purpose of the drain line is to take away condensed water from your air conditioning system . If it is clogged with dust, dirt, algae, or mold there will be no space for the liquid that has collected to go and so it begins to back into the machine leading to leaks. It is possible to avoid these issues by performing regular maintenance that includes cleaning the length of the drainage pipe. Condensate pump malfunction Some cooling systems in basements utilize a pump to mo...