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air conditioner unit is cooling but leaking water all over the garage. Is it normal? Is it from high humidity?

Portable Air Conditioning Units

I have changed the filter but there is a puddle of water that gathers in the garage. The unit is about 16 years old. Cannot afford the servicing so trying to learn some diy suggestions. When I see the condensation pipe that goes outside there is water going out can the pipes just be sweating?
Ok except for the just joshin u, thank you everyone, Im going to now try to find out where the drain even is to see if its plugged and the drip pan. I know its not from the attic cuz my unit is inthe garage. ?1? trying to figure out how those two are even the same. If money werent an issue then window ac would be great but yeah thanks for that too. :)

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5 Responses to “air conditioner unit is cooling but leaking water all over the garage. Is it normal? Is it from high humidity?”

  1. Payne.
    March 26th, 2011 - 9:34 pm

    the condensasion thats making the puddles come from this thing in the air conditioner called the mtl (main tinkering lodger) it usually stats to do this when there is high humidity and it is old.

  2. dave.greg
    March 26th, 2011 - 10:15 pm

    Usually there are drain holes on the outside bottom. check to see if they are plugged. If it’s still working after 16 years then it was a good model. it should still be good for another 16 with a little tlc.

  3. Mike R
    March 26th, 2011 - 10:21 pm

    I hope it is not coming from your drip pan in the attic. If so forget it you will probably need a whole new system. A/C units for the homes only last about 10 yrs. to 12 yrs. in general. I would recommend if money is a issue that you go out and buy a window unit or two. About 8,000 BTU they will cost about $148 each and should cool down your home until you can afford to replace the entire system. Probably run you about $5,000 and up. Hope this helps you.

  4. Irv S
    March 26th, 2011 - 11:08 pm

    That it’s producing water just means that it’s working.
    That the water is leaking means that either the drain line is clogged or thet the condensate pan has rusted through.
    Both are simple mechanical problems that are ‘DIY doable’.
    If there’s water coming out ot the drain pipe I’d guess the problem is
    a hole in the drain pan, (but do check that the inlet at the top is clear).
    You can probably find, and fix it with plumbers epoxy putty,
    ‘Goop” , or a similar product.
    You will have to find the leak, shut down the unit, and dry the pan,
    so that the repair will hold.

  5. Vernal H
    March 26th, 2011 - 11:30 pm

    drain is plugged