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Re: Leaking indoor AC unit

From: info@builderswebsource.com
Category: HVAC
Remote Name: 207.82.209.244
Date: 09 Apr 2001
Time: 09:16 PM

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According to Compton's Encyclopedia, "When warm, moist air passes over an air conditioner's cooling coil, its temperature can fall to a point where it can no longer hold all the moisture it contains. The moisture then condenses on the coil as droplets which may be drained away. This process, called condensation dehumidification, is the one most often used in air conditioning."

This passage points out that condensation is a natural by-product of air conditioning. As such, it's possible that your basement has high humidity and that an excessive amount of condensation is being generated. The amount you describe, however, is not unusual. The fact that it is leaking everywhere sounds problematic.

Are you certain that the drain is in fact carrying the condensation away and that there is no crack in the tube? How old is the AC unit? Have you contacted the manufacturer to describe your problem or checked in the owner's manual?

Clearly, you don't want water leaking on your furnace and floor, so this situation needs to be remedied soon. We would recommend consulting a few other sources familiar with your model of air conditioning unit to develop a consensus about the best way to mitigate the problem. Manufacturers are a great source of free information and know of certain things to look for in your particular case.

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