Water Leaking from AC Drain on the Side of the House The most common water leak from a pipe outside your home is probably your central air conditioner’s condensate drain line. To see it from one pipe is completely normal and means your drain line is not clogged and operating normally.
How far should condensate line be from house?
The most popular areas we terminate condensate drain lines to is the side of the house and usually about six inches from the ground. And this can be in a planted area that is large enough to accept the amount of drainage, and soak down into the earth.
Is it normal for AC to drip water outside?
It’s normal to see a small puddle of water under your AC’s outdoor unit from time to time. This condensation is most common in extremely hot or humid weather when the system works extra hard. For now, it’s best to keep an eye on it. If the dripping continues for several days, contact Husky for air conditioning repair.
How much condensation from home AC is normal?
5 to 20 gallons
Your air conditioner should naturally drain water that was once humidity out of your home. On average, you can expect 5 to 20 gallons of condensate per day.
How do you divert condensation from AC to house?
Reroute AC Drain Condensation
Ideas include: Aboveground Extension Pipe: The easiest solution is to attach an extension pipe or hose to your AC drain, then extend it downhill away from the house or into a thirsty flower bed.
Where do you run the AC condensate line?
Locate the condensate drain access point outside your home or near the indoor air handler enclosure. You should see a small vertical vent extension as part of the piping. The vent is located above the point where the line exits your air handler. Open the plug on top to access the drain lines.
Where does AC drain line go?
Where it is. Your air conditioner has a condensate drain line that runs from the indoor unit to the outside of your home. You’ll find a white PVC or copper pipe located near your outdoor unit—this is where the drain line ends.
What causes excessive condensation from air conditioning?
Without proper airflow, the coil gets too cold and freezes. When this ice melts, dripping into the condensation pan, it can overflow. If your system is low on refrigerant, this can also cause the evaporator coil to freeze, which likewise can result in an overflowing condensation pan as ice melts.
Why does my air conditioner drip water?
If your AC is leaking inside the home, it’s most likely due to a clogged condensate drain line. Over time, this line can become clogged with debris like dirt, dust, or mold. When your condensate drain line gets clogged, water can’t escape and drain to the outside of the home.
How do I stop condensation on my air conditioner?
Poor Insulation
A professional air conditioner company usually advises you on the thickness of the insulation needed for the area where you’d like the air conditioner to be, and will use high quality insulation materials to reduce the risk of condensation in the trunking.
