Condensation could be leaking and dripping off your duct work.
Central heat and air unit leaking water.
A clogged air filter can mean a frozen unit.
As soon as you discover a leak be sure to turn off your air conditioner.
The inside unit s blower pulls in hot humid air through the return grille and over the inside unit s cold evaporator coil pictured above to cool the air down.
This is the same concept of condensation collecting on a glass of ice cold water on a hot oklahoma summer day.
The air conditioner isn t cooling well.
There are many parts in the furnace that can leak drip or crack causing a water leak.
This can help prevent the water from causing damage to the electrical components of your air conditioner and limit the amount of water damage to your home.
So step 1 check your air filter.
As the warm air passes over the cool coil condensation happens.
And we all know what happens when ice melts water.
Why water forms in a central air conditioner indoor unit part of your air conditioner s job is to pull humidity from the air.
They also have to drain the water.
The warm air then blows across your inside unit s cold evaporator coil to condition the air absorbing its heat.
Indoor water problems aren t only during the summer.
It s important to chose a quality company to install your duct work or hvac unit.
A frozen unit can mean a big block of ice.
And the more humid the air the more condensation.
You hear a hissing or bubbling noise indicating a refrigerant leak depending on the severity of the refrigerant leak you ll either repair the leak or replace the whole ac unit.
You ll notice you re low on refrigerant when.
Many of today s high efficiency furnaces produce condensate as well.