is it normal for an air conditioner to leak water?

Question

it leaks out of the main vent in the living room. i need help asap

Answer 1

yes it is because of humidity in the air.. the more humidity the more it will leak..
it's exaust all humidity from air.

Answer 2

Don't panic. Your problem is relatively minor, at least in the short run. You have a case of cold meets hot. The hot, wet air from the attic is finding it's way to the cool metal grille and the result is condensation.

Take the grille down from the ceiling and look at the metal can that the grille fastens to. If there is a space between the can and the drywall, seal this thoroughly with latex caulk, using your finger to insure a tight seal. If the problem persists, it's time for plan B.

Plan B consists of crawling into the attic, finding the metal can, and wrapping it with batt insulation like a fur coat. Use spray adhesive to attach the insulation to the can. This will prevent the cool metal from the can from meeting the hot wet attic air and forming condensation.

In the long run, we need to figure out why your ducts are cold and your humidity is high to the point that condensation is a problem. I suspect that you may have some issues with a dirty evaporator coil, or improperly sized return or supply ducts.

But, first things first! Good luck!

Answer 3

It shouldn't be leaking out of the vent. The air duct needs to be insulated so water doesn't condense on the inside of the duct. Also, the air conditioner should be blowing cool, dry air into the house and the water condensate should be drained to the outside by a drain pipe. Make sure the drain pipe is not blocked.

Answer 4

What is happening is that it isn't draining properly. When condensation builds up in the air conditioner, the water is discharged through a utility sink, floor drain, or it is collected in a tank and automatically pumped out when it gets full. If that drainage system gets clogged, the water will begin to back up into the blower and water will eventually come out of the vents.

Answer 5

Yes it is supposed to leak water. If it is coming into the house, tilt the a/c slightly so the part outside the house is slightly lower than the part that is inside the house. Then it will drain outside. The water is condensation from the moisture that has been removed from your house.

Answer 6

Yea it's definitly normal. In New York City I always think it's raining during the summer then I realize it's the mass amounts of air conditioners. Don't worry if it's leaking.

Answer 7

The A/C will leak some water, but not inside the house. Call a Heating and A/C person and have it looked at.

Answer 8

No it's not normal. Service call. Humidity has nothing to do with it. Shouldn't be dripping or leaking getting everything wet if it works properly. I am referring to the main vent here o.k.

Answer 9

Yes it is normal especially if the humidity is high.An a/c should be mounted at a 5 degree angle backwards to enable any condensation inside the a/c to run out the back.There should be a pipe to drain the water.This pipe might be blocked or the angle of installation is wrong.

Answer 10

No... not out of the main vent... You should unplug the unit and replace it (woudl be cheaper than a service call)...

Water should only drip out the back outside of the house becaues its pulling the humidity out of your house and putting it outside.

PLS unplug the unit now.

Answer 11

They do leak water, but it shouldn't be leaking in your living room, that's definately not normal.