Leaks and condensate in the air conditioning system are not reasons to panic! If you take swift measures, the problem is solved easily and for the lowest possible cost. The Best Heating Cooling & Air Company is a licensed air conditioner contractor in Colorado https://bhcair.com/air-conditioning/. We’re able to eliminate the leakage in the shortest possible time and give recommendations about optimizing the work of your air conditioner to avoid leaks in the future and prolong its life.
The internal block is leaking. What might be the cause?
The leak risk exists due to the design of the split systems, which make the biggest part of home air conditioning systems. An internal block has an evaporator, which cools the warm air coming from the street; during this process, condensate is formed from the air humidity, which enters the drainage channel and is further forced into a drainage tray of the outer block.
The localization of the leakage itself could tell why the air conditioner is leaking. Thus, if you spot the leakage in the internal block, the most often reason for that is the clogging of a filter, evaporator, or outer ducts. Dust and dirt deposits prevent normal air circulation, so heat exchange is deteriorated because of that; evaporator freezes over, and water is formed when the ice melts. If leakage persists after you will have changed the filter, you should stick with one of those three options:
An engine of a fan might have broken down. When fan blades rotate, they improve the circulation and intensify heat exchange; because surpluses of heat are withdrawn quickly, there is no time for condensate to form
Low coolant level. If there is not enough coolant, the system pressure drops, air exchange slows down, and you feel stuffiness. If the coolant is about to drop below the recommended level, a working air conditioner starts to make unusual noises like wheezing, whistling, hissing, or gurgling
The too low temperature outside. You shouldn’t use an air conditioner on frosty days because it might lead to the freezing of an evaporator; if you feel stuffiness in the room, then you should adjust the settings of heating or take care of your ventilation.
Why the outer block might leak?
Outer block leakages are usually connected to the drainage tray. Leakage might be caused by cracks, clogs, and misplacement of the tray, which collects the moisture. Overfilling the drainage tray usually happens because of clogging of the drainage ducts or foreign objects getting inside, so the water starts to overspill.
Moisture could also get outside the system if the drainage tray is misplaced because of mistakes during the installation. Thus, the absence or loss of impermeability of the tray and ducts causes leakage. If the elements aren’t airtight, the ducts could separate from the tray and the drainage waters would rush outside without obstacles.
How do you eliminate the leakage on your own?
Just as it is the case with many other kinds of improper work, the air conditioner leakage is easier to prevent than to eliminate, by undertaking cleaning and maintenance of the system. If leakage occurred, our local contractor is able to send help 24/7. But before addressing the aide, you could try to resolve the problem on your own.
The first thing to do when you spot the leakage is to check air filters and replace clogged cartridges. It is optimal to change the filters every 30-90 days. In the warm season, they are gotten clogged faster than in cold seasons, so you have to check them more frequently, as even a short-term obstruction of air ducts could lead to an evaporator freezing over.
Drainage ducts clogging could be eliminated by vacuum cleaning, after preliminarily emptying the system. A small volume of silt is dissolved by vinegar: pour about 7 fl. oz. of 3-percent acetic acid into a drainage channel through the branch pipe and pump out the dirty water using a pump. If the duct is being clogged way too often, then you should periodically process your drainage system with disinfecting remedies and antiseptics to tame the local microflora.
All possible cracks in the drainage tray could be sealed with a water-resistant sealant but it is only a temporary solution since the tray has to be changed in the future in either case. Typically, there are no problems with the installation of a new removable tray.
But if your tray is stationary, then you should use professional help because it will require specific equipment.
Refilling a coolant is made exclusively by professions: freons are toxic so the cost of risk is too high.
Leakage elimination in Denver and entire Colorado: your air conditioner is in the right hands!
Leakage itself is not that scary as possible complications. Because of the increased workload, a compressor in your air conditioner could burn, and then, there won’t be just a small repair. So, after you will have found a leakage, immediately turn off your air conditioner and take measures. If you can’t handle it on your own, you should contact us or go to our company’s website to leave a request for a technician to arrive to help you. We will quickly eliminate the leakage and won’t let new ones appear!
