Attic Unit Covered In Condensate

An outdoor unit which houses the fan condenser and compressor and an indoor unit which holds the evaporator and fan.

Attic unit covered in condensate.

Look for an upside down or sideways t shape of pvc pipe with a removable cap. Attic hvac systems save space. The simple physics behind sweating is. Air conditioners are designed to produce condensation extracting humidity from indoor air makes it cool more efficiently and feel more comfortable.

Most but not all ac units will have an easy to locate access point to the drain line. If you see standing water in the drain pan your drain line is probably clogged. Condensation problems in air conditioners. This is usually located directly under the unit.

Install a larger unit. Most updated central air conditioned homes have a new air conditioner split system meaning the ac is broken up into parts. Improper or no insulation of ducts. So why put an hvac system up in the attic at all.

Whenever there is a contact between the hot humid air and cold metal surface then there will be sweating or condensation on the metal surface so it is very important to have a proper insulation for the air handler ducts in case the portion of the duct is coming in contact with the. Use a handheld or shop vacuum to remove the moisture. Finally significant condensation can occur if the central air conditioner itself is simply not large enough to cool your home. Find the condensate drain line and drain line access point.

Look for white pvc pipe around 3 4 inch 1 9 cm in diameter coming out of your ac system s indoor unit. It may also be covered by a removable access panel. If you have an indoor air handler in your attic or utility closet you ll need to find the condensate pan. Well mainly it s a way to save space.

Condensation water leaking near the air handling unit can be avoided with proper air conditioning repair and preventive maintenance.