If you discover standing water in your air conditioner’s drain pan, it indicates an issue that requires prompt attention. Several problems could cause this situation, all of which should be resolved quickly.

Seeing water pooling in your air conditioner? It's time to contact our technicians for a swift and effective AC repair, ensuring your system is back to optimal performance in no time.

The most frequent cause of standing water in the drain pan is a clogged AC drain pipe. As air moves over the evaporator coils in your air conditioner, it cools and leaves behind humidity as condensation. This condensation drips into the condensate pan and exits through the drain line.

Besides water, the air passing over the evaporator coils also leaves dust and dirt behind. When this dirt mixes with the condensation, it can flow down the drain line and create a clog. While this is a relatively simple issue, it's best to have one of our skilled technicians handle the repair to ensure it’s done correctly and check for any other potential problems.

A frozen evaporator coil can cause dripping water, resulting in moisture in the HVAC drip pan. This issue is commonly due to low refrigerant levels, often indicating a refrigerant leak within the cooling system. Our HVAC technicians can identify and repair leaks, then recharge your refrigerant to restore your system.

Improper installation can lead to incorrect angling of the drain pan, causing water to pool. The drain outlet should be at the lower end of the pan to allow proper drainage. Additionally, the drain pan needs stable supports to prevent sagging, which can cause water to accumulate.

Our technicians can inspect your installation to ensure every part of the system is correctly set up. If an installation issue is causing water in the drain pan, we’ll make the necessary adjustments to ensure proper and prompt drainage.

Contact us today to schedule AC services.