{"id":914,"date":"2019-08-12T11:00:35","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T15:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=914"},"modified":"2019-08-07T13:29:47","modified_gmt":"2019-08-07T17:29:47","slug":"how-why-my-ac-leaking-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/how-why-my-ac-leaking-water\/","title":{"rendered":"How and Why Is My AC Leaking Water?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Nobody likes a leak. From pipes, to drains, to toilets, leaks can spell disaster for a homeowner. An air conditioner is no exception. Water leaking from an AC can mean warped floorboards, mold, and a slew of other problems. If you\u2019re noticing any water leaks coming from your air conditioner, it\u2019s not a bad idea to contact a technician for fast air conditioning service in Clifton, NJ<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What if I told you that some signs of leaks weren\u2019t actually as bad as you think?<\/p>\n

That\u2019s right! Did you know that your AC is supposed to disperse water into a condensate drain? Often, homeowners hear a dripping noise coming from their AC, which is really a sign that it\u2019s functioning perfectly fine.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look and see how you can spot the difference between a good water leak and a bad one.<\/p>\n

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Why Your AC Leaks<\/h2>\n

Evaporation and condensation are part of the cooling process. Did you know that most of the discomfort we feel from the summer heat is from the humidity? When the air is moist, our sweat has trouble evaporating, which leaves us feeling sticky and uncomfortable. Luckily enough, your air conditioner serves as a partial dehumidifier, since it draws moisture out of the air through evaporation.<\/p>\n

All that moisture must go somewhere though. As it condenses around your AC unit, it drips into a pan and eventually empties through a condensate drain outside. So that dripping noise? Yep, perfectly normal!<\/p>\n

The Wrong Leaks<\/h2>\n

What happens if condensate can\u2019t drain properly? Over time, your condensate drain could plug up with dirt and debris, causing your system to have trouble venting this excess moisture. If this happens, you might see signs of water being in places that you\u2019d rather it not be.<\/p>\n