When your air conditioner is working 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 coolant.
Water leaking from your air conditioner isn’t dangerous but can cause a lot of damage to your home. In contrast, a coolant leak is dangerous for you and the environment. In either case, fixing a leak will require skilled air conditioning repair.
In most instances, you can stop your air conditioner from leaking by scheduling annual air conditioning maintenance. During your appointment, an HVAC technician 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 stop it from happening in the future.
Why Is the Air Conditioning Leaking Water?
Water is a natural byproduct of air conditioning. Your air conditioner has two units, one outside and one inside. The indoor unit includes an evaporator coil that cools warm air as it moves over it. Condensation occurs 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 get 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 leaking inside your house. Our Lanz Furnace and Fireplace professionals can eliminate clogs and get water draining again smoothly. Give us a call at 608-291-3606 for help.
Air Filter Is Dirty
We recommend replace flat filters monthly 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 life span
A dirty air filter can reduce airflow, make the coil extremely cold and cause it to freeze. As the coil defrosts, it can overwhelm the drain pan. We suggest 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 issue, your drain pan might be rusty or have a broken condensate pump. Getting a new pan or pump requires a professional, so call us at 608-291-3606 for help.
Why Is the Air Conditioning Leaking Freon?
Your air conditioner needs coolant to transfer heat. If your air conditioner was put in before 2011, it likely has R-22 Freon. As time passes, chemicals in Freon can eat away at metal and create leaks.
It’s important to know about air conditioner Freon leak symptoms in case your system develops one. They include:
- Air that seems hotter or more humid than normal
- Bubbling or hissing sounds by the air conditioner
- Sweet odor by the air conditioner
- Frozen evaporator coil
Freon is hazardous to your health if handled improperly, so you’ll want an HVAC professional like Lanz Furnace and Fireplace to fix an air conditioner coolant leak. In most instances, it may just be better to schedule air conditioning installation since Freon is expensive. Production of this coolant was stopped in 2020 due to its harmful effects on the ozone layer. As a result, only limited recycled quantities are available.
Rely on Lanz Furnace and Fireplace to Repair Your Air Conditioner Leaks
When it comes to air conditioning repair in Monroe, 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 608-291-3606 to schedule your appointment now!
