Keeping your home cool during the summer is a top priority for most homeowners. The last thing that you want to deal with is an issue with your AC. One problem that you might encounter is water pooling inside your unit. Water is definitely part of the process of cooling your home, but you shouldn’t ever see water pooling inside the unit itself. This indicates that you have a problem on your hands. Hal Mechanical is here to talk about what water pooling inside your unit might mean.
The Role Water Plays in Cooling Your Home
When your AC is working to cool your house, it is going to be removing moisture from the air in the process. This helps to reduce any humidity in the air that can leave your home feeling hotter. When this moisture is removed, it is going to need to be able to drain away from the unit. This is done with a condensate drain. It is vital that this drain remains free and clear of debris so that this excess water has somewhere to go. Even though we don’t live in a humid climate in Vegas, you would be surprised at how much water is removed from the air in your home during the cooling process.
Clogged Condensate Drain
If there is a clog in the condensate drain, it can leave the water pooling inside your unit and even leaking out eventually. This can be problematic for many reasons. If there is water pooling inside your unit, it can cause problems with the control board and other electrical connections that keep the unit running. It can also leak out and cause damage to any belongings that might be in the same space as the unit. If you have a clog in your condensate drain, it is important that it is fixed as soon as possible.
What Causes Condensate Drain Clogs
The condensate drain is located in a cool, dark place inside the utility closet of your home. These conditions are ideal for mold growth, and that is usually the cause of a condensate drain clog. Cleaning this drain out annually can help you avoid this problem. It is something that is done during a routine AC maintenance appointment before the summer starts and you have turned your AC on for the season. This is just one more reason why you don’t want to forgo getting your AC checked out before you turn it on this summer.
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If you have noticed that there is a pool of water around your AC or that your AC is dripping water for some reason, don’t hesitate to call on Hal Mechanical to come out and take a look. When you leave your AC maintenance up to us, we will make sure that condensate drain line is cleaned out every spring before we turn your AC on for the summer months. Call us today!
