Moisture is constantly condensing on a cold evaporator and freon conduit. Therefore, if water flows from the drain pipe on the street, it simply drips condensate from the air conditioner. But sometimes it flows from the case or along the wall of the room. In such cases, urgent action is required.
Flowing on the wall
Why is dripping an air conditioner installed recently?
If the wall section near the communication hole leading to the outdoor unit gets wet, the problem is poor insulation. The heating main must be insulated along its entire length.
Otherwise, condensation will constantly form in places of contact with air.
You will have to increase the hole around the tubes and wrap them with insulation. Otherwise, after a while, mold will appear on the wall.
Dripping water from the indoor unit
Water is dripping from the air conditioner for the following reasons:
- disturbed condensate outflow (drain pipes clogged);
- dirt and dust on evaporator filters;
- the indoor unit is not installed correctly, condensation is dripping from the air conditioner.
If water drips from the unit around the room, the owners should pay attention to the cleanliness of the drainage system.
Neglect of service leads to the accumulation of mold, debris and sometimes even insect corpses here.
When the air conditioner drips dirty water, this directly indicates a dirty filter.
For normal condensate drainage, it is necessary that the indoor unit be installed strictly horizontally with a slight slope towards the street. Drain pipes are also mounted with a slope. If this rule is violated, water will flow out from under the housing.
And the last of the most common reasons why it is dripping is poor-quality drainage system materials. Handsets are purchased separately, so some craftsmen are trying to save money. After a while, they bend or crack, water drips from the air conditioner unit.
Flowing from the air conditioner outdoor unit
If the air conditioner is turned on for a long time, condensation may collect on some parts of the outdoor unit. Since no drainage system is provided outside, water is simply dripping from the air conditioner. It is not dangerous for the equipment. Even if a small puddle is going under the block, you need not worry.
But you should carefully look at the valve. If it freezes and water drips from the air conditioning unit, the problem is a lack of freon. It is necessary to refill the air conditioner with refrigerant. Light frost should not bother the owners, but if the valve is covered with a crust of ice, you need to turn off the equipment and call the master.
