Does My Air Conditioning Unit Need Repair?
The AC unit in my apartment started leaking water like crazy, but there is a large punch bowl underneath so it's not flooding. Periodically, the water runs for a 5-10 seconds (I can hear it) and then stops. This happens about every 30-45 minutes. I have had to empty the bowl like once a day for the past few days. However, the AC has been working fine during this time. This afternoon, it entirely stopped cooling my apartment for a few hours and it got hot in here. I went somewhere in the evening and when I came back, magically, the apartment was cool again and I could hear the AC unit functioning normally. My question is: Does my AC unit need repair? What do you think the source of the problem is? Why is there a dramatic increase in the production of water from my unit? Thanks.
Answer:
You have a clogged drain line. Your filter may need replaced and the freon level needs checked. If you rent the apartment, call the office and let them know you need your a/c drain cleaned and a/c checked. Good luck... Yes the filter is the thing behind the vent HVAC Tech.: Sounds like the primary drain is plugged, the water in your punch bowl is from the secondary drain, that is a warning that you have a problem. Call a professional to make repairs. If the evaporator coil is blocked with dirt from filter not being changed then it will freeze over because it can't pick up enough heat from the air flow that is getting through. The ice blocks the flow even further And makes the problem worse. Your cost to operate the unit will skyrocket if the problem is ignored.