A ductless mini-split is a system where two system components share tubing rather than ducts. The system should run without water or refrigerant leaks, so the answer is no, your ductless mini-split shouldn’t leak. To learn about what can cause a ductless mini-split system to develop a leak, read on, citizens of Alamogordo, NM.
Refrigerant Leaks
HVAC systems rely on refrigerant to heat and cool your home. If the system has a refrigerant leak, ice may form on the condenser. The lower refrigerant levels result in the system not maintaining the right internal pressure, leading to ice buildup. However, the ambient temperature may melt the ice, resulting in water leaking out of portions of the system.
Clogged Condensate Line
Your ductless mini-split’s condensate line carries the water that the system removes from the air into the drain pan. If debris of any type lodges in the condensate line, then the water won’t flow freely, which leads to it backing up and leaking out of the system.
Cracked Drain Pan
The condensate line moves the collected water into the drain pan, and the water then flows out of your house through another line. If the drain pan is cracked, then the water will flow out of the pan and onto the floor rather than through the line that goes outside.
Dirty Air Filter
Dirty air filters restrict the airflow through the ductless mini-split. With the reduced airflow, the ductless mini-split has to work harder to achieve the temperature you want.
At that point, the smaller airflow strains the evaporator coils, causing them to become too cold. That’s why they condense too much water, which then leaks out of the system rather than flowing down the condensate pipe.
Two decades ago, we started our business and have helped the residents of our city ever since. Our accreditation and A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau speak to our professionalism and dedication to the craft. To have us come to your home and repair your system, give us a call at Dynamic Heating & Cooling, Refrigeration today.
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