How good is it to be able to rely on an air conditioner when the humidity outside gets unbearable… With the push of a button we can regulate the temperature, so we can feel comfortable in our home.
But wait a second – what is that? There’s water dripping out of the air conditioning unit! Is this normal?
It’s totally normal that your air conditioner creates condensation in the dehumidification and cooling process. The evaporative coil of the indoor unit allows the ambient air to run through the fins, and together with refrigerant inside the pipe, removes the heat from the air. During this process, moisture in the air condenses into water droplets.
A problem occurs though, if this water can’t drain away properly. This might be because there’s a blockage in the drainpipe or the filters are clogged which can then restrict airflow to the evaporator coil. As a result, the coil can get too cold and ice up.
An obvious indication of a leak is water persistently dripping out of the system (even when the air conditioner is turned off). This should definitely be looked at by an air conditioning technician before further use. Continued operations may cause water to run down the wall leaving nasty stains or even mould.
Other indicators are:
If you notice any of these signs, let us know and we can get one of our trained air conditioning specialists come out to your home to fix the issue. Simply give us a call on 1300 712 028 or book online.
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