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 home. On the other hand, 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 stop your air conditioner from leaking by requesting yearly air conditioning maintenance. During your appointment, an HVAC tech will closely check your system for problems and clean it. This service helps provide worry-free performance and might even boost energy efficiency.
Find out why your air conditioner is leaking and how you can stop 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 units, one outside and one inside. The indoor unit has an evaporator coil that cools warm air as it moves over it. Condensation occurs as the air cools, drips into a drain pan and drains out of your house through a condensate drain line.
Because of the condensation process, having water leak is a common problem. We often receive calls about an air conditioner leaking water inside or an air conditioner leaking water outside. Here’s why it happens:
Drain Line Is Clogged
Over time, mold can clog the condensate drain line. This can lead to water backing up inside your house. Our Lakeside Heating & Air pros can eliminate clogs and get water draining again smoothly. Give us a call at 509-284-4265 for help.
Air Filter Is Dirty
We recommend replace flat filters once a month 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 life span
A dirty air filter can restrict airflow, make the coil very cold and cause it to freeze. As the coil defrosts, it can overwhelm the drain pan. We suggest inspecting your air filter if you haven’t changed it lately and your air conditioner is leaking water indoors.
If this doesn’t resolve the issue, your drain pan might be rusty or have a malfunctioning condensate pump. Getting a new pan or pump requires a pro, so call us at 509-284-4265 for help.
Why Won’t My Air Conditioning Stop Leaking Freon?
Your air conditioner needs coolant to move heat. If your air conditioner was installed before 2011, it probably uses R-22 Freon. As time passes, chemicals in Freon can eat through metal and create leaks.
It’s important 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 by the air conditioner
- Sweet smell near the air conditioner
- Frozen evaporator coil
Freon is hazardous to your health if handled improperly, so you’ll want an HVAC pro like Lakeside Heating & Air to repair an air conditioner coolant leak. In most instances, it may just be better to request air conditioning installation since Freon is expensive. Production of this coolant was stopped in 2020 due to its damaging effects on the ozone layer. As a result, only reduced recycled quantities are available.
Rely on Lakeside Heating & Air to Fix Your Air Conditioner Leaks
When it comes to air conditioning repair in Chelan and Wenatchee, go with the company your neighbors and friends trust. We’ve been known for our quick, friendly and affordable services since {year}. Contact us at 509-284-4265 to schedule your appointment today!
