When your air conditioner is working properly, your home will be cool and dry. A leaking air conditioner is frustrating but isn’t necessarily harmful. It depends on whether it’s leaking water or refrigerant.
Water leaking from your air conditioner isn’t bad but can cause a lot of damage to your house. In contrast, a coolant leak is dangerous for you and the environment. In either case, repairing a leak will require professional air conditioning repair.
In most cases, you can prevent your air conditioner from leaking by scheduling yearly air conditioning maintenance. During your appointment, an HVAC technician will closely examine your system for problems and clean it. This service helps ensure worry-free performance and might even improve energy efficiency.
Learn more about why your air conditioner is leaking and how you can stop it from happening in the future.
Why Does My AC Unit Leak Water?
Water is a natural result of the cooling process. Your air conditioner has two units, one outside and one inside. The indoor unit includes an evaporator coil that cools warm air as it blows over it. Condensation occurs as the air cools, drips into a drain pan and goes out of your home through a condensate drain line.
Due to the condensation process, having water back up 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 backing up inside your home. Our Kirkfield Heating & Air Conditioning professionals can break up clogs and get water draining again smoothly. Reach us at 204-272-8128 for assistance.
Air Filter Needs to Be Changed
We recommend replace flat filters once a month and pleated filters every three months.
Replacing your air filter is critical for:
- Indoor air quality
- Energy efficiency
- Decreasing breakdowns
- Extending your air conditioner’s lifetime
A dirty air filter can restrict airflow, make the coil very cold and cause it to freeze. As the coil defrosts, it can make the drain pan overflow. We recommend 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 problem, your drain pan might be rusty or have a malfunctioning condensate pump. Replacing your pan or pump requires a pro, so call us at 204-272-8128 for assistance.
Why Does My AC Unit Leak Freon?
Your air conditioner uses coolant to transfer heat. If your air conditioner was put in before 2011, it probably uses R-22 Freon. Over time, chemicals in Freon can eat away at metal and cause leaks.
It’s good to know about air conditioner Freon leak symptoms in case your system develops one. They include:
- Air that seems warmer or more humid than usual
- Bubbling or hissing sounds near the air conditioner
- Sweet odor near the air conditioner
- Frozen evaporator coil
Freon is hazardous to your health if handled improperly, so you’ll need an HVAC pro like Kirkfield Heating & Air Conditioning to repair an air conditioner coolant leak. In many situations, it may just be better to schedule air conditioning installation since Freon is expensive. Manufacturing 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.
Contact Kirkfield Heating & Air Conditioning for Fixing Your Air Conditioner Leaks
When it comes to air conditioning repair in Winnipeg, turn to the company your neighbors and friends trust. We’ve been known for our fast, friendly and reasonable services since {year}. Call us at 204-272-8128 to schedule your appointment today!
