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Water leaking from the air conditioner can be caused by a clogged drain pipe, open windows or doors, icing due to a dirty filter, or an overflowing drain pan. Check the drainage flow, close the windows and doors, and clean the air conditioner regularly.
Water may leak from the air conditioner due to the following causes
If the water generated inside the indoor unit cannot drain naturally through the drain pipe, or if airflow is blocked by a dirty filter, water may collect and overflow.
Also check whether the windows and doors around the air conditioner are open.
1. The drain pipe may be clogged, preventing water from draining
If the air conditioner drain pipe is clogged, the water inside the indoor unit cannot drain naturally. As a result, water may collect inside and eventually overflow, causing water to leak from the air conditioner.
2. The windows and doors may not be properly closed
Keep the windows and doors around the air conditioner closed. If there is a water leakage symptom, it is recommended to first check whether the windows and doors in the area where the air conditioner is being used are properly closed.
3. Icing may occur due to a dirty air filter
If dust builds up on the air filter, it may block the airflow passing over the evaporator coil. When this happens, the temperature may become too low, causing moisture to form as ice instead of water droplets. As the ice melts later, an excessive amount of water may collect in the drain pan and overflow.
Check air conditioner water leakage using the methods below
Check whether the drain pipe is clogged, close the windows and doors, and clean the air conditioner regularly. Maintaining the product according to the cleaning schedule recommended by LG helps keep its performance in good condition.
Step 1. Check the condition of the drain pipe
If water leaks from the air conditioner, check whether the drain pipe is clogged and preventing water from draining properly. If the drain pipe is clogged, water may build up inside the indoor unit and overflow.
Step 2. Close the windows and doors
While using the air conditioner, make sure the surrounding windows and doors are properly closed. If any windows or doors are open, close them and check whether the leakage symptom continues.
Step 3. Clean the air conditioner regularly
Keeping the air conditioner clean helps maintain optimal performance. In particular, if dust builds up on the air filter, airflow may be blocked, which can lead to icing and water overflow. Maintain the product according to the cleaning schedule recommended by LG.
Step 4. Check whether the air filter and major parts are clean
The video explains that it is important to keep major parts clean, including the air filter, other filters, fan assembly, heat exchanger, drain pipe, and drain pan.
If there is a lot of dust on the filter, airflow may become weak, so check the cleaning condition.
FAQ
- Q. What should I check first if water leaks from the air conditioner?
- A. Check whether the drain pipe is clogged and preventing water from draining properly. If the drain pipe is clogged, water may collect inside the indoor unit and overflow. Also check whether the windows and doors are properly closed.
- Q. Why can a dirty air filter cause water leakage?
- A. If dust builds up on the air filter, airflow may be blocked and the temperature of the evaporator coil may drop too low. When this happens, ice can form and then melt, causing a large amount of water to collect in the drain pan and eventually overflow, resulting in leakage.
If the issue is not resolved using the methods above,
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