Why Do Air Conditioner Leak Water?

Why Do Air Conditioners Leak Water

A common issue we see in commercial and residential air conditioners alike is, water forming and leaking from a unit. To understand the causes for a leak, let’s explore how your AC works. Inside of your air conditioner, there is an evaporator coil that is responsible for cooling warm air that is blown above it. Whenever this warm air glides across the coil, condensation will form on the coil, similar to the condensation you see on a glass containing a cool drink. Whenever the moisture develops, it will begin to drip from the coil down into a drain pan that leads to a condensate drain.   Listed below are some of the top reasons you may be experiencing a water leak from your commercial or residential air conditioning system:   Obstructed Condensate Drain: Whenever the water that condensates from your evaporator coil begins to drip into the condensate pan, it will need somewhere to go. If your drain becomes clogged, the water will have nowhere to drain and can cause a leak in your space. These condensate drains can become clogged with everything from dust to mold. If you have an air conditioning leak in your home or business, the HVAC experts at Autumn Mechanical in West University Place, TX can help you.   You Need A New Drain Pan : Over time, drain pans may become damaged, which may make it too difficult for them to perform their job properly. If your air conditioner is over 8 years old, there is a good chance you will need to replace your drain pan in order for it to work effectively. These pans are often rusted all the way through, making it impossible to contain the water.   Dysfunctional Condensate Pump: If you have a condensate pump in your space that […]

Will Air Conditioning Remove Humidity?

Will Air Conditioning Remove Humidity

Many people just assume that air conditioners work by blowing cool air into your home or business. While it makes sense that someone who has no knowledge of HVAC systems would believe this, it is just not the case. AIt conditioners actually work by taking in air in your space, and removing the heat and humidity, while also cooling the air. Air conditioners are able to successfully remove the heat and moisture from your space by sending the air through the refrigerant system. Refrigerant works by absorbing and releasing heat from the air because it is able to effortlessly change from a liquid to a gas and back again, this which will help the heat transfer be successful. While this is how your AC works to eliminate the heat in your air, the moisture is filtered out in a different way. One of the quickest ways home and business owners are able to identify that there is an issue with their system is when they feel an excessive amount of humidity in their space. If you notice you have too much moisture in your air or are unable to get the temperature in your space low enough to enjoy, the team at Autumn Mechanical in West University Place, TX are here to help you!   Each cycle that your air conditioner completes will be reliant on condensation in order to cool your air. Your air conditioner will have something known as an evaporator coil inside of it. Directly below this evaporator coil will be a condensate pan. This is there to assist the evaporator coil which will condensate and produce water vapor. This is done by blowing the hot air from your home in a pathway that leads it over the cool evaporator coil. The cool coil takes the moisture […]

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