Your ductless air conditioner in Shawnee, KS, will leak if there’s damage or it has malfunctioning components. Be aware that your mini-split could leak water outside or inside and may have additional internal moisture on the coils. Here are the possible causes of a water leak in your ductless AC system:
Clogged Drain Line
Your drain line connects to the drain pan and runs between the indoor and outdoor units. This line is also known as the condensate line and will typically clog if it’s been too long since the last cleaning. Have a professional check the line regularly, clean it and complete any necessary ductless AC repairs.
Cold System Needs to Defrost
Many areas with notably cold winter weather will result in the coils on the outdoor unit getting too cold. Your ductless AC system may leak outside when the defrost control turns on to warm the condenser coils. This defrost period should be short and only contain water from the ice that was on the coils.
Damaged Drain Pan
Most people should have a maintenance professional replace the drain pan every five years. Your drain pan may be rusty by this time and will leak water inside the house. Cracked drain pans do the same and tend to leave a trickle of water near the indoor unit.
Be sure to stick to a professional maintenance schedule and be careful when wiping up leaking fluid. Damaged coils sometimes leak chemicals that can look like water and shouldn’t come in contact with your skin. To stay safe, always seek professional guidance.
Don’t let a simple leak inflate your energy bill or affect the comfort of your home. Contact Air-Pro Comfort Systems for more information regarding adding a ductless AC system to your home or maintaining your existing mini-split properly.
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