3 Reasons Your Ductless AC System Leaks in West Covina, CA

The ductless mini-split in your West Covina, CA, home has a system for removing any condensate that emerges as a by-product of its operations. Water should never leak out of any of your indoor air handling units. Here are three reasons your ductless AC system may have leaks:

Dirty Filters Cause Ductless AC Leaks

When too much dirt accumulates on the filters of any of your mini-split’s indoor air handlers, overall airflow will decline. Once airflow declines, a host of negative consequences for your system may follow.

One of these consequences is that dirt coats the coils of the air handler and prevents proper heat transfer, leading to ice buildup. Later, water may drip out when the system enters defrost mode, which makes the ice melt. To prevent this, be sure to clean your filters every two weeks.

Damaged Drain Pain

Normally, condensate should drip from the coils in each of your mini-split’s air handler units and gather in a special drain pan. Unfortunately, this drain pan, a metal, tray-like structure, may start to rust or sustain some kind of damage. Water can then leak out from these cracks.

Our comfort advisors should examine the drain pans in your leaky units and either fix or replace them. They can do this during repairs or as part of an annual or semi-annual maintenance check.

Blocked Drain Line

After condensate accumulates in your system’s drain pan, it should move into the drain line and travel outside. However, dirt, algae, or small insects may sometimes get into the drain line and clog it, which may cause water to spill over.

Our team can fix any HVAC-related problem around West Covina, CA. Call Metz Air Control to ask for our ductless AC services today to repair any leaks you’re experiencing.

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