Air conditioning systems are designed to produce condensation as they extract humidity from your indoor air.
- This helps them to cool your indoor space efficiently, increasing your indoor comfort levels.
A full-size air conditioner plan produces a yearly average of about 25 gallons of condensation. Most A/C condensation troubles result from condensation leakage or evaporator coil icing. Condensate leakage happens when the plastic condensate drain pan beneath your air handler develops a crack or hole. As a result, water puddles around the drain pan of your A/C indoor unit. If your air handler component is situated in your attic, leakage through your ceiling may occur. Over flows occur when your drain line or condensate line clogs. The drain line is responsible for draining the collected water in the drain pan, emptying your drain pan. When the drain line clogs, the drain pan cannot empty the water collected, causing it to overflow inside your indoor space. These highly humid conditions inside your drain pan & drain line create a conducive environment for mold or algae to thrive & grow. Most often, these particles can clog your drain line & cause a musty stink inside your home. Another A/C condensation problem is coil icing. If your system’s airflow drops below particularations, the temperature of the evaporator coil may fall below cold. Condensate that drips into the drain pan freezes instead. As a result, the coil is encased in a block of ice, causing your plan to shut down. Since the ice formation can extend beyond the dimensions of your drain pan, melting ice forms puddles around your component or leaks through your ceiling.