Many of today s high efficiency furnaces produce condensate as well.
Central heat and air unit leaking water.
This is the same concept of condensation collecting on a glass of ice cold water on a hot oklahoma summer day.
Indoor water problems aren t only during the summer.
The inside unit s blower pulls in hot humid air through the return grille and over the inside unit s cold evaporator coil pictured above to cool the air down.
And the more humid the air the more condensation.
As soon as you discover a leak be sure to turn off your air conditioner.
It s important to chose a quality company to install your duct work or hvac unit.
And along with the furnace comes the central humidifier which can also be a source for leaks.
Condensation could be leaking and dripping off your duct work.
They also have to drain the water.
This can help prevent the water from causing damage to the electrical components of your air conditioner and limit the amount of water damage to your home.
You ll notice you re low on refrigerant when.
Why water forms in a central air conditioner indoor unit part of your air conditioner s job is to pull humidity from the air.
So step 1 check your air filter.
The warm air then blows across your inside unit s cold evaporator coil to condition the air absorbing its heat.
The air conditioner isn t cooling well.
A clogged air filter can mean a frozen unit.
As the warm air passes over the cool coil condensation happens.
A frozen unit can mean a big block of ice.
And we all know what happens when ice melts water.
There are many parts in the furnace that can leak drip or crack causing a water leak.