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What Should I Do If My AC Is Leaking Water?

May 24, 2022 | Blog

So, you discovered a leak in your home HVAC system. Do not panic because you are in the right place and right hands with Tim’s Southern Air! We are here to show you the most probable causes of your air conditioning unit’s leak and what to do next.

What Are The Common Causes Of AC Leaks In The Home?

A Clogged Drain Line

A clogged drain line is one of the most common causes of an AC leak. Through everyday use, the condensate drain line becomes clogged with debris. This debris, however, can cause stagnation that will not allow the water within the AC unit to escape, eventually causing a leak and giving you a headache.

Dirty Air Filter

It is essential to change your air filter every month. The same way we change our clothes and keep fresh outfits on is the same way your HVAC system needs fresh air filters.

However, if you are not regularly practicing this and other routine maintenance, then it can lead to a leak. The dirt and debris within an air filter may block the airflow within a unit. Once this happens, there is a risk of the unit freezing and causing a leak.

AC Low On Refrigerant

Low refrigerant can also cause your HVAC unit to freeze. That freezing again can cause your heating and cooling system to leak, forcing you to purchase a new unit entirely.

Damaged Drain Pan

If the drain pan inside your AC unit has cracks then this can cause a water leak. Those cracks in the drain pan will allow the water within the unit to spill outside of your HVAC system and onto the ground. This is a very tangible cause of AC leaks.

Broken Condensate Pump

The condensate pump’s job is to disperse water within the HVAC unit. If the pump breaks or fails to fulfill its job, then it will cause the drain pan to overflow. Think of it as a group project, where one of the team members does not do their job. The drain pan is stuck having to pick up the slack and, in the end, is overwhelmed by the pressure.

What To Do When You Discover An AC Leak

With the right information, it may be tempting to try and fix an AC leak on your own. However, if your HVAC system is not thoroughly inspected by professionals and potentially diagnosed then it can cause more of a hassle.

AC leaks can be dangerous, and it is important to find solutions with longevity instead of watching some do-it-yourself tutorials online. This is when you must seek help from not just any professional, but our team at Tim’s Southern Air.

Contact Tim’s Southern Air For Professional Solutions!

If you think you have a leak in your HVAC unit given the added information provided, then you should call Tim’s Southern Air! We are trained professionals in Broussard, Louisiana here to assist you with all your AC repair, installation and maintenance needs.

Give us a call today to request service if you are ready to get the help your HVAC system needs!

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