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Water near HVAC equipment
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Water around HVAC equipment can damage the building and may involve a blocked or damaged condensate drain, drain pan, pump, frozen coil, insulation problem, or another moisture source. Shut the system down if water is reaching electrical components or causing ceiling damage. Have the drainage and the reason for excess moisture checked rather than treating only the puddle.
Questions this topic covers
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- Why is water leaking from my air handler?
- There is a puddle under the AC.
- My condensate drain keeps backing up.
- Water is dripping from an HVAC vent.
- The indoor unit is leaking water.
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