Water can do a lot of damage to your HVAC equipment and property, so you should exercise caution if you ever notice it leaking from your furnace in Middleton, KY. Particularly with colder months approaching, you want to ensure your furnace works properly and efficiently. Let’s take a look at a few potential reasons why your home’s furnace may be leaking water.
Condensate Drain
The normal operation of a high-efficiency furnace involves a secondary heat exchanger absorbing heat, turning water vapor into liquid in the process. That condensation typically drains out through a hose, but that hose could get clogged with debris or become dislodged or damaged. Any of these issues can lead to water dripping out of the system.
Condensate Pump
When everything works correctly, the condensation drains into a collection chamber, and a pump moves the water out of the system into a sink, sewage line or outdoors. If the condensate pump does not function properly, water can build up in the collection chamber, spilling out and potentially damaging internal components or the floor around the furnace. Condensate pumps can have trouble because of clogs, natural deterioration, electrical problems, or other issues.
Accompanying Dehumidifier
If you have a whole-home dehumidifier and it’s located near your furnace, it could be responsible for your water leakage issues. The dehumidifier removes moisture from the air, which empties through a drain line. That drain line could have a clog that causes the water to build up and leak from the dehumidifier into or around the furnace.
Blockages and other issues with these components could lead to water leaks, which may harm electrical wiring, internal components, or the flooring in your home. Our family-owned and -operated team has provided quality service to our customers for decades. For help with any furnace repairs in the Middleton, KY area, contact Elder Heating and Air today.
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