The ductless mini-split in your Peoria, AZ, home should never leak water. This behavior is a sign of some kind of trouble, though it may take some investigation to discover precisely what’s wrong. Let’s review three things that might cause ductless HVAC system leaks.
Dirty Filter
As your ductless HVAC system carries out its work, it’ll generate a certain amount of heat. Normally, there should be enough airflow and ventilation through the system to prevent too much of this heat from accumulating and causing problems. However, if the system’s filter becomes too dirty, the accumulating debris can choke off airflow, causing the interior temperature to rise and a leak to appear from condensation.
This is only one of many reasons it’s important to keep your mini-split’s filter clean. Each air handler unit will have a filter, and you should wash each approximately once every two weeks.
Damaged Drain Pan
Your ductless mini-split should have a drain pan where it gathers all the condensate it produces as a byproduct of its typical operations. Ordinarily, after this water accumulates into the drain pan, it should flow into a drain line, exit your home and disappear into the sewer. However, a variety of things, including rust and wear and tear, may damage the pan and cause it to crack, allowing the water inside it to spill onto your floor.
If this happens, HVAC service techs can fix or replace your pan. The ideal time for them to do this is during a maintenance visit.
Clogged Drain Line
Finally, if some sort of debris gets into your drain line and blocks the flow of water, ductless HVAC leaks may easily result. Professionals will need to clean out the line for you. In especially bad cases, they may need to replace it.
Watch carefully to see whether water is dripping from any part of your ductless mini-split. As soon as you notice this happening, call Air-Zona AC Heating & Ventilation, LLC to receive expert ductless HVAC services in Peoria, AZ.
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