Have you noticed water trailing down your walls or puddles on the floor? You may wonder whether it’s normal for mini-splits in St. Petersburg, FL to leak water. Your ductless AC shouldn’t leak any liquid inside your house. Here, we explain three common reasons why mini-splits leak water to help you address the issue effectively and keep your spaces cool.
Reason 1: Blocked Drain Line
Ductless air conditioners may leak water for various reasons. However, a clogged drain line is among the leading causes we have encountered in our years of HVAC maintenance experience. The drain line transports water runoff from the drain pan in the indoor unit out of your house. If the line becomes clogged, water won’t flow out. With time, it accumulates and tries to find its way out, potentially causing leaks inside the house.
Reason 2: Damaged Drain Pan
A damaged drain pan is also a possible cause of water leakage in your ductless mini-split system. The drain pan holds water that condenses out of the air in your home. If the pan has a crack or hole, it can cause water leakage inside your house.
Many things can damage a drain pan, such as rusting over time or being dropped. Hiring a professional HVAC technician can help you quickly diagnose and replace a damaged drain pan and get your mini-split cooling your room without staining your walls.
Reason 3: Clogged Air Filter
If air filters get too clogged, dust and dirt may accumulate on the unit’s coil. This can block airflow through the system and cause coils to freeze. The frost and ice melt and drain down your wall or floor when the coils warm up again.
Ductless mini-splits can ideally transform your living and working spaces, especially during summer when a reliable cooling system is needed. But they can be headache-inducing if they form unsightly waterfalls on your walls or puddles on the floor. Fortunately, we can quickly diagnose and fix any issue that causes these water leakages. Call us at Air Bros Air Conditioning & Heating today for ductless AC services.
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