window AC unit leaking water inside? Equally annoying is when the drip falls on slippery flooring, creating a hazard. In any case, water should never drip on the inside of your unit. Luckily, there are some easy fixes.
While AC units drip water naturally out of the back of the unit due to condensation from the evaporator coils, they shouldn’t ever drip out the front. All you need to do is adjust the fit so that the unit tilts slightly down on the outside to ensure that the water rolls to the back of the unit to drip. Even the slightest slope will ensure that the water drips outdoors rather than indoors. You also need to make sure that the unit has a very tight fit and seal it properly. This will prevent any warm air from entering the room, which will result in additional condensation.
Some air conditioning units have a drip hole on the back of the drip pan. If your unit does have holes, ensure that they are properly cleaned so that water can exit the pan. However, if your drip pan doesn’t have holes, consider drilling some in. When drilling, make sure that you take care not to run into the coils, which are often very close by. Drill at an angle to avoid this problem.
Unplug the window air conditioner, and ensure it is stable.
Have an assistant help you during your work; she can steady the air conditioner
and help remove it from the window if it becomes necessary.
Drop the rear of the unit lower than the front to increase
the unit's angle and encourage good drainage. Even newer units that don't drain
continuously generally have an overflow drain in case the water level gets too
high. To lower the unit's rear, consider the installation method. If the unit
sits unsupported in the window, it's generally a matter of pulling it slightly
forward to allow the rear to drop. Braces of various kinds may need to be cut
and reattached or otherwise lowered to allow the rear to drop.
Find the drain hole or plug designed to expel excess water.
On constantly draining units (usually older or very large units) the hole is
generally underneath the exterior portion of the unit and may be very small.
Window air conditioners designed to retain water may have a hole on the side
instead, so when the water reaches a given level it drains away. Alternatively,
you may find a cap underneath the unit that allows you to pour off water before
recapping.
Unplug the drain hole if you see or suspect it's clogged at
or near the entrance. Poke a long, thin wire or even a baby bottle nipple
cleaner through the hole, and work it back and forth like you're brushing your
teeth. Often this is enough to encourage the water to drain.
Pull the unit from the window, remove the outer casing if
necessary and set the unit on a clean surface. Lay a thick cloth over the
switches and fan motor, and tilt the air conditioner slightly to encourage
water to flow away from these electrical parts. Spray the unit, using a
low-pressure stream, directing the flow from the inside of the coils out to
remove excess dirt and debris.
Remove the base pan, into which the condensation drains, to
clean the pan or the internal drain system. Unscrew or pull to unclip the base
pan (sometimes called a drip tray) from the bottom of the unit. Scrub with a
rag and water from the hose. Alternatively, replace the tray with a new one; if
it's rusted or extremely damaged, it may be preventing proper drainage.
Look for small tubes -- typically two -- running from the
front pan, under the evaporator, to the rear where it releases condensation
into the base pan. Run a small brush or wire through these hoses with a
swabbing, scrubbing motion to work free any clogs.
Enlarge or add another weep hole in the base pan only if one
already exists or the product literature indicates it is appropriate. With the
pan removed, use a drill and small bit to bore a hole toward the outermost edge
of the pan or enlarge an existing hole.
Reassemble the air conditioner, attaching the base pan first
and following with the casing as appropriate. Reinstall in the window, allowing
the proper tilt, and secure. Avoid running the air for a day or two to ensure
everything is dry.
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