Though ductless air conditioners can generate some condensation as a by-product of their operations, water should never drip out of them. If water leaks from the system in your Hobbs, NM home, take it as a clear sign of a malfunction. Here are a few things that might cause your ductless AC system to leak water:
Dirty Filters
If too much debris gathers on your mini-split’s filters, it can diminish airflow and create a hotter and more humid atmosphere inside the air handler unit. This will increase the likelihood that condensation will occur and later drip out.
Additionally, since the dirt on the filters will make it more difficult for them to clean the air, more debris can move freely through your air handler. Some of it may settle on the unit’s coils, preventing them from making contact with the surrounding air.
This will decrease the temperature around the coils and may lead them to freeze. Subsequently, it will trigger defrost mode, melt the ice and possibly create a significant leak.
Drain Pan Damage
As condensation builds in each of your mini-split’s air handlers, it should flow into a metal or plastic drain pan. Unfortunately, a metal pan is susceptible to rust and corrosion, while a plastic pan can crack or break. If you suspect that you have a faulty drain pan, you’ll need to ask HVAC service technicians to either repair or replace it, which they can do as part of maintenance or repair services.
Drain Line Blockages
After accumulating in the drain pan, water should move into a drain line and flow out. Dirt and debris may clog the line and prevent this from happening. Consequently, water may build up and overflow from the pan.
Don’t wait for this issue to worsen. Call I.T.S. Refrigeration & Heating, Inc. to schedule professional ductless AC repair services in Hobbs, NM, today to fix the leak.
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