My air conditioner is leaking but still running. Is this normal, or should I be worried?

What to Do When You Notice Leaking

Why Your Air Conditioner is Leaking

Another potential cause of AC leakage is having a frozen evaporator coil. If you notice a layer of ice on your home’s indoor evaporator coil, then you’ve found the culprit. If you haven’t turned you air conditioner off yet by this time, it’s crucial that you do so immediately. Leaving a frozen coil running can cause damage to your compressor, which is one of the most costly fixes an HVAC system can require.

Leaking can also be caused by damaged internal components of your air conditioner, like the drain pan (where condensation from your home’s air is deposited once heat is removed from it in your air conditioner) or the condensate pump (which is what transports that condensation throughout your HVAC system in the first place). If the condensation does not end up where it’s supposed to go, or if the pan where it’s supposed to be deposited is cracked or broken, it will go somewhere else: likely, on a puddle outside your air conditioner.

In any of these situations, the best way to make sure your air conditioner is taken care of is by calling a professional you can trust. Leaking always points to an underlying issue, and the best way to get to the root cause of the problem without bringing about further damage is to leave it to a trained HVAC technician.

Finding a Great Technician

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By looking for an HVAC technician who provides all of the above, you’ll be setting yourself up for a successful AC repair.