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Why Your AC Is Leaking Water

Posted on February 27, 2023
Why Your AC Is Leaking Water

Water leakage is a worrisome problem for any air conditioner owner. It indicated that the HVAC unit is experiencing some sort of a malfunction. It can be your worst nightmare to wake up and find a puddle of water on your floor. This is not a common sight and must be taken seriously as soon as you spot a leakage. You must contact a good AC repair & maintenance company to do an inspection about the underlying problem. Let us discuss the most common factors that may contribute to the water leakage in your AC. 

The leakage of AC can be of three types-

  • FRONT LEAKAGE
  • BACK LEAKAGE
  • LEAKAGE FROM THE DRAIN PIPE

 

COMMON CAUSES FOR FRONT LEAKAGE

  1. DRAIN PIPE DAMAGE:

During the installation period, if the AC wasn’t installed properly then the problem of drain pipe damage might occur over time. Your AC is susceptible to leakage from the front when your drain pipe is either bent or damaged. That is why it is important to get your AC installed from a professional AC service provider. In case of pipe bending, you can manually try and readjusting the pipe or else get AC maintenance in Dubai by an AC service provider who will reinstall the indoor unit to fix the problem. 

  1. VACUUM CREATION IN PIPE: 

Another reason for water leakage in your air conditioner unit might be the creation of a vacuum in the pipe. The water storage bucket or tray gets filled with water and it is your responsibility to empty the bucket on time. If you are unable to empty the water filled bucket on time, then that creates a vacuum in the drain pipe and results in the water leakage. The simplest form of solution in this case is to empty the bucket on time and avoid vacuum creation in the pipe. 

  1. IRREGULAR AC SERVICING:

There are many good reasons to get your AC serviced on a regular basis, avoiding water leakage from the AC is one of them. The water starts to leak from the front in case of poor AC servicing. A badly maintained air conditioner starts to accumulate dust which in turn results in blockage of the drain tray. The blockage then leads to the leakage of water from the front of your HVAC system. The best solution for this problem is to book a professional AC service provider and get your drain tray cleaned. 

  1. LOW GAS PRESSURE IN INDOOR UNIT:

Air conditioners are subjected to a heavy usage especially in middle eastern countries with extreme weather conditions. There can be several malfunctions due to the overuse of these electronic devices. A low gas pressure or heavy blockage in the indoor unit may lead to the formation of ice on the coil. This is one of the causes of water leakage from the front of the HVAC unit. To fix this problem, you must book AC repair and gas filling service. 

COMMON CAUSES FOR BACK LEAKAGE

You must have noticed water leakage from the back or wall side of your air conditioner. If you can notice water leakage from the back side, then you must not ignore the issue. The back side of the drain tray may get clogged due to accumulation of dust, debris and other impurities in the air conditioner. A regular maintenance and servicing of your AC unit is a must to avoid such problems in the near future. Book a professional AC service provider like Raj AC and get the best drain tray cleaning service! 

CAUSES FOR LEAKAGE FROM THE DRAIN PIPE

You might notice water leakage from the front and back of the air conditioner. But along with that there is leakage from the drain pipe itself. If left unresolved, this might hamper the effective functioning of your HVAC unit. The water leakage from the drain pipe may be the result of cracks in the pipe or due to loose connecting joints. This problem can be easily resolved by readjusting the drain pipe yourself. In case the drain pipe is damaged beyond repair, then you must book AC repair service to get the drain pipe replaced. 

A water leakage is an indication of a malfunction and you must get your AC checked immediately after a leakage to avoid further damage to your HVAC system. You must consult the services of a professional company like ours with years of experience in the field of AC repair and maintenance. Raj AC is a reputed company and we provide high quality AC servicing in Dubai. Get in touch with our team to know more about our water leakage repair services.