Air Conditioning Causes Water Damage in Home.

5/23/2022 (Permalink)

Air Conditioner Unit over time causing water damage in Redding, California.

Every morning your routine consists of waking up, grabbing your phone, tuning into your local weather station, and checking the up-and-coming weekend forecast to discover they are forecasting triple digits. According to Redding.com, "Redding routinely experiences the hottest summer temperatures anywhere in California north of the Mojave Desert." 

Does it get that hot? Just ask the locals; escaping the heat becomes a top-list priority when living in Redding, California.  

Lakes, Mountains, Beaches, we have them all! Whether you're grabbing a kayak or paddleboard to cool down in the waters of WhiskeyTown Lake. Jumping in the car to hike the nearest mountain, like Mt. Shasta or Mt. Lassen, or making a brief road trip heading to the sandy beaches of Crescent City, the first step is to set your air conditioner to cool. Hoping when you return home, your house has lowered just a few degrees. 

Trust us when we say your air conditioner unit will be tested, in a Redding Summer

Have you ever sat down in your favorite chair, laid your head back, and saw a discoloring on your ceiling? What begins with a mild inconvenience of a slightly stained ceiling could potentially ruin your ceilings, walls, and floors. Water damage from your air conditioner could put a damper on your summer plans, so here are a few ways to keep your air conditioner working properly. 

1. Change your filter at least every 30- 60 days. 
• The air filter helps keep dust and debris from entering your HVAC system and potentially clogging it. If a condensate drain line becomes clogged, it will cause condensation to back up and start to leak. A slow leak unattended will eventually cause mold and other water damage to your home's structure. 

• Remove Debris / Clean Fins.

• Removing debris from your outside HVAC unit will require you to shut off the power. Remove the fan cage, and clean out leaves or debris from the inside. 
• Clean the fins. While the power is still shut off, grab a water hose and spray from the inside out. Wash all of the dirt that might be stuck between the fins. 

• Level the Unit.

• Keeping your HVAC unit level can help keep stress off the condenser and add longer life to your unit. 

• Replace Damaged Insulation

• Check the insulation around the cords coming from the system. If it's beginning to crack, replace the insulation to protect the cords from outdoor elements.

1. Check out this Lowe’s Video on How to Clean an Air Conditioner. 

Regular Maintenance checks by professionals such as Wallner Plumbing Heating and Air before the summer season can help discover any issues you might have in the future. Water damage from an AC unit tends to start off small and can potentially end in significant repairs and renovations.  

Signs that your AC may have a water leak.

• Constantly dripping water (even when the unit is turned off).

• Poor Cooling Performance.

• Sound of Water or dripping noise within the walls. 

• The drain pan overflows with water when full. 

• Water stains on the ceiling, caused by condensation forming on your air ducts. 

There are stories of entire ceilings collapsing because of a consistent water leak, caused by an air conditioning unit. Water damage isn't something you should take. 

If you suspect any water damage in your home, call SERVPRO of North Shasta, Trinity, and Greater Tehama Counties. Our technicians are trained and certified in Water damage repair and restoration. We have advanced water inspection, extraction, and equipment ready to help serve your water damage needs. 

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