Ductless HVAC systems should not leak water, and when they do, it’s almost always because they are in some kind of trouble. To help homeowners in Anderson Creek, NC see their way through this trouble, we’d like to explain why water might drip from ductless mini-splits.
Dirty Filters
There are many reasons why you shouldn’t allow your mini-split’s filters to become too dirty. One of them is that accumulating debris will eventually block further air from flowing through your system and reaching its evaporator coils. The immediate consequence of this will be a temperature drop in the coils’ immediate vicinity, which will cause condensation in the area to freeze.
Later, when your system enters defrost mode and unfreezes the coils, the surrounding ice will melt, and the resulting water will drip out of the system. To avoid dealing with this problem, remember to either clean or replace your mini-split’s filters about every other week.
Cracked Drain Pan
Your ductless HVAC system will generate condensation as it works. After the condensation gathers in the drain pan, a pump will push it out into a into a drain line and leave your system.
However, rust and other sources of wear and tear may cause the pan to break or bend, allowing condensation to leak out of it. Luckily, HVAC technicians can fix your drain pan as part of an annual maintenance checkup.
Blocked Condensate Line
Even if your system’s drain pan is in perfect condition, you may still have to contend with water leaks. An additional leak could be due to a clog in your system’s drain line. Debris may block the line and prevent water from flowing away. A technician can unblock the line. Checking this line is part of a regular maintenance appointment.
Leaks coming from your mini-split, even if initially small, may eventually be a hindrance to your ability to stay warm this winter in Anderson Creek, NC. To patch things up, call Cape Fear Air, Electric & Plumbing today and ask for our ductless HVAC services.
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