When your air conditioner is running properly, your home will be cool and dry. A leaking air conditioner is frustrating but isn’t necessarily harmful. It depends on whether it’s leaking water or refrigerant.
Water leaking from your air conditioner isn’t bad but can cause a lot of damage to your house. In contrast, a coolant leak is dangerous for you and the environment. In either situation, repairing a leak will require skilled air conditioning repair.
In most cases, you can prevent your air conditioner from leaking by scheduling annual air conditioning maintenance. During your appointment, an HVAC technician will closely inspect your system for issues and clean it. This service helps ensure worry-free cooling and may even boost energy efficiency.
Learn more about why your air conditioner is leaking and how you can prevent it from happening in the future.
Why Won’t My Air Conditioning Stop Leaking Water?
Water is a natural byproduct of the cooling process. Your air conditioner has two systems, 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, drips into a drain pan and goes out of your house through a condensate drain line.
Because of the condensation process, having water leak is a common problem. We regularly receive calls about an air conditioner leaking water inside or an air conditioner leaking water outside. Here’s why it occurs:
Drain Line Is Clogged
As time passes, mold can block the condensate drain line. This can lead to water leaking inside your house. Our Western Mechanical, Inc. pros can eliminate clogs and get water flowing again smoothly. Give us a call at 435-753-5515 for help.
Air Filter Is Dirty
We recommend changing flat filters once a month and pleated filters every three months.
Replacing your air filter is crucial for:
- Indoor air quality
- Energy efficiency
- Reducing breakdowns
- Extending your air conditioner’s lifetime
A dirty air filter can restrict airflow, make the coil very cold and cause it to freeze. As the coil melts, it can make the drain pan overflow. We recommend checking 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 malfunctioning condensate pump. Getting a new pan or pump requires a pro, so call us at 435-753-5515 for help.
Why Is My Air Conditioner Leaking Freon?
Your air conditioner uses coolant to transfer heat. If your air conditioner was installed before 2011, it probably has R-22 Freon. Over time, chemicals in Freon can eat through metal and cause leaks.
It’s good to know about air conditioner Freon leak symptoms in the event your system develops one. They include:
- Air that seems hotter or more humid than usual
- Bubbling or hissing sounds near the air conditioner
- Sweet smell near the air conditioner
- Frozen evaporator coil
Freon is hazardous to your health if handled improperly, so you’ll need an HVAC pro like Western Mechanical, Inc. to fix an air conditioner coolant leak. In most situations, it might just be better to schedule air conditioning installation since Freon is costly. Production of this coolant was stopped in 2020 because of its damaging effects on the ozone layer. As a result, just reduced recycled quantities are available.
Rely on Western Mechanical, Inc. to Repair Your Leaky Air Conditioner
When it comes to air conditioning repair in Cache Valley, turn to the company your neighbors and friends trust. We’ve been known for our fast, friendly and reasonable services since {year}. Contact us at 435-753-5515 to schedule your appointment now!