A water leak coming from your Florence, KY ductless mini-split has the potential to damage your system and your home. If you’ve noticed water leaking from your ductless mini-split, you’re probably dealing with at least one of these common problems.
Defrosting
There is one innocent explanation for why your mini-split is leaking water. It’s possible that the system is in defrost mode to prevent components like the condenser from becoming too cold. If this happens, any ice that may have accumulated there will melt, resulting in a temporary leak if the condensate line is faulty.
Cracked Drain Pan
During normal operations, condensation frequently forms inside ductless mini-splits, particularly inside the air handlers. This condensation should leak out into a drain pan before the system finally disposes of it. However, if the pan rusts, cracks or breaks for any reason, water can drip out of it and onto your floor.
The solution to this problem is to have a trained and qualified HVAC technician come by and fix your system’s drain pan. If the damage is serious enough, he may need to replace it. He can do this while performing either maintenance or repairs.
Clogged Condensate Line
If your system’s drain pan is in good shape, then you should plan on checking the condensate line. Ordinarily, accumulated water drains away through the condensate line after dripping onto the pan. However, obstructions in the line may keep this from happening, causing the water to flow back and spill over the pan.
Leaks may not be dramatic, but they can threaten the integrity and functioning of your mini-split and your home. If you notice your system leaking, call Western Hills Heating and Air Conditioning to get the finest ductless HVAC services around Florence, KY.
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