This Is Why Your Ductless System Leaks Water in San Marcos, TX

Leaks inside a ductless system may be water or other fluids, and ongoing leaks may cause serious damage. Consider these four reasons a ductless system could leak water in San Marcos, TX.

1. A Damaged Drain Pan

Your system’s drain pan catches moisture that collects within your system to route it away. Drain pans usually last for quite a few years, but rust and neglect can make them crack and then leak.

2. A Clogged Condensate Line

The condensate line connects to the drain pan and allows it to drain; if the line becomes dirty, it will limit the flow. It can eventually clog badly enough that fluid overflows out of the drain pan. Condensate lines regularly collect debris and dirt and need cleaning approximately on a regular basis with normal use.

Keep your ductless system in working order with regular maintenance and repairs to make sure a technician inspects and cleans the condensate line. Fluid from an overfull drain pan and a clogged condensate line can cause damage to a ductless system.

3. A Dirty Air Filter

Dust and grime in the air filter will eventually cause the coils on the indoor unit to freeze. The evaporator coils need plenty of airflow to work and will become too cold to function if grime builds up.

4. Low Refrigerant Levels

Low refrigerant can lead to leaks from melting ice that has built up on the coils. The coils become too cold without enough refrigerant and will collect extra moisture from the air passing over them.

Don’t stress over puddles or risk damaging your ductless system by delaying repairs when leaks happen. Call our team at Del’s Heating & Air Conditioning for quality repairs or a full system replacement.

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