There are many problems that can happen to an air conditioning system of a home or business that can cause it to act differently. One common issue many people experience with their air conditioner is that it is leaking water. No one wants to have a section of their house flooded with excess water, so it is quite common to call someone to fix the issue and hire professional air conditioning companies. Shady Hills residents should know that not one issue is the sole cause of a system leaking water, but there are some problems that are relatively common to have this issue happen.
Clogged Condensate Drain Line
Naturally all air conditioning systems produce a small amount of moisture or water that can buildup, but an air conditioner is designed to effectively get rid of this excess liquid. When someone hires a professional air conditioning company, Shady Hills residents should know that one of the first places a professional would check is the condensate drain line, as this is a part of the system that is designed to get rid of excess water. When this drain gets clogged by dirt and mold, it can cause water to back up into a home.
Dirt Air Filter
Another way that an air conditioner can be leaking water is if there is a blockage of airflow over the evaporator coil of a system. Because of this, an evaporator coil can get too cold and freeze over, and when that ice melts, it can cause a water leakage. With professional air conditioning companies, Shady Hills should know that in order to avoid this kind of leakage in the future, a homeowner should change their air filters every one to three months depending on many factors such as how often is the system used, and how many people are in a home.
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