Your air conditioner has two main jobs. One is to cool your home and the other is to dehumidify the air. While it’s cooling your home, the blower fan inside moves the warmer, humid air over a coil. The refrigerant within the system absorbs heat. As it absorbs this heat, the evaporator coil becomes very cold. This causes condensation to form naturally on the outside of the coil.

Where Does the Water Go?

The water collects into a drain pan beneath the system. There is a pipe in the bottom of the pan that leads to the outdoor unit. The pipe is your “condensate line.” If the water seems to be greater than normal, it’s possible that your home is more humid than normal.

Be sure to maintain your system in the spring and the fall. Part of the technicians job is to make sure your condensate line is draining properly. This is important because if your condensate line is clogged and the pan fills up, it could end up making you a costly mess. If you don’t have a float switch, we recommend getting one. It could save your home, especially if your furnace is located in the attic.

If you are located in the metro Atlanta area, give us a call at 770-672-6963 and we’ll be happy to help you with matters such as this.