Ductless HVAC systems shouldn’t leak water, and when they do, it’s almost always because they’re in some kind of trouble. Here’s why your ductless HVAC system in Anderson Creek, NC, might leak water:
Dirty Filters
There are many reasons you must never 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 great temperature drop in the coils’ immediate vicinity, which will cause any stray 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. If you don’t want to deal 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 into a special chamber, a pump will push it out into a drain pan. From there, it’ll go 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 condensate to leak out of it. Luckily, HVAC service 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. A particularly serious threat may come from clogs in your system’s drain line. Debris may block the line and prevent water from flowing away, forcing you to ask for extensive repairs.
Leaks coming from your mini-split, even if initially small, may eventually pose a significant threat 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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