When your air conditioner is running properly, your house will be cool and dry. A leaking air conditioner is frustrating but isn’t necessarily dangerous. 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. On the other hand, a coolant leak is dangerous for you and the environment. In either situation, fixing a leak will require skilled air conditioning repair.
In most cases, you can stop your air conditioner from leaking by requesting annual air conditioning maintenance. During your appointment, an HVAC tech will closely check your system for issues and clean it. This service helps provide worry-free cooling and may even boost energy efficiency.
Find out 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 result of the cooling process. Your air conditioner has two units, one outside and one inside. The indoor unit has an evaporator coil that cools warm air as it blows over it. Condensation forms as the air cools, flows into a drain pan and drains out of your house through a condensate drain line.
Due to the condensation process, having water back up is a common problem. We often get calls about an air conditioner leaking water inside or an air conditioner leaking water outside. Here’s why it occurs:
Drain Line Is Clogged
Over time, mold can block the condensate drain line. This can result in water backing up inside your home. Our Forster Heating pros can eliminate clogs and get water draining again smoothly. Give us a call at 530-885-8081 for help.
Air Filter Needs to Be Changed
We recommend changing flat filters monthly and pleated filters every three months.
Replacing your air filter is crucial for:
- Indoor air quality
- Energy efficiency
- Decreasing breakdowns
- Extending your air conditioner’s lifetime
A dirty air filter can restrict airflow, make the coil extremely cold and cause it to freeze. As the coil defrosts, it can overwhelm the drain pan. We recommend checking your air filter if you haven’t changed it lately and your air conditioner is leaking water indoors.
If this doesn’t fix the issue, your drain pan might be rusty or have a malfunctioning condensate pump. Getting a new pan or pump requires a professional, so call us at 530-885-8081 for help.
Why Does My AC Unit Leak Freon?
Your air conditioner relies on coolant to move heat. If your air conditioner was put in before 2011, it likely uses 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 feels hotter or more humid than usual
- Bubbling or hissing sounds by the air conditioner
- Sweet odor near the air conditioner
- Frozen evaporator coil
Freon is bad for your health if handled improperly, so you’ll need an HVAC pro like Forster Heating to fix an air conditioner coolant leak. In many situations, it might just be better to schedule air conditioning installation since Freon is costly. Manufacturing of this coolant was halted in 2020 due to its harmful effects on the ozone layer. As a result, only reduced recycled quantities are available.
Trust Forster Heating to Repair Your Air Conditioner Leaks
When it comes to air conditioning repair in Auburn, go with the company your neighbors and friends trust. We’ve been known for our fast, friendly and affordable services since year. Call us at 530-885-8081 to schedule your appointment today!