What Causes Air Conditioner Leaks?

8/12/2019 (Permalink)

Air conditioning leaks can be very costly.  They are both messy and can potentially cause significant water damage to your home or place of business.   Knowing what causes water leaks in your central air conditioning system can help you avoid some problems before they become big disasters.

The most frequent cause of water leakage from a central air conditioning system is a clogged drain pipe which can make your system’s drain pan overflow.  Drain lines can become clogged with dirt, rust, algae and other debris.  One way to avoid this problem is to add a safety pan under your AC unit to catch drain pan overflow.

Disconnected drain lines allow condensate to drain through the ceiling or onto the floor of a home, causing major damage.  This can happen when improperly installed drain pipe fittings loosen over time and disconnect from the unit.  To avoid this problem, make sure that your central AC system has a secondary drain line, especially if your air handler is in the attic. 

You should also clean or change your HVAC air filter regularly and make sure that your AC refrigerant levels are checked regularly.

If your air conditioning unit leaks, call the professionals at SERVPRO of Vacaville.  They know just how to take care of any water damage, mold remediation or mildew damage to your home and are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week to help you with any of your restoration needs.  Call SERVPRO of Vacaville today at 707-724-8977.