Water condenses inside your furnace as part of its usual operation. That condensation usually flows out of the furnace through a pipe or hose and winds up outside or in a sink or drain indoors. Here are four reasons why your furnace might leak water onto the floor of your home in Greenville, SC.
1. Clogged Condensate Lines
Condensation generally has particulates in it, and when the water flows through the hose or pipe, some of them settle on the bottom. As the water flows over time, those particulates can gather and eventually block the water’s flow. When that happens, the water will flow backward and wind up on the floor.
2. Faulty Condensate Pump
Not every furnace will have a condensate pump. If your appliance does, then it can leak water onto the floor if something goes wrong with it. Fixing the leaky furnace is a job for an expert.
3. Clogged Air Filter
Your furnace will have to work harder to get your home to the right temperature when its filter has excessive dirt in it. As it works harder, it sometimes makes water condense around or in the filter. After the filter reaches the point of saturation, the water will wind up on the floor.
4. Cracked Drain Pan
A lot of furnaces have a drain pan to which the condensate line connects. The drain pain then sends the water outside. If, however, the drain pan has a crack, then the water will seep onto the floor.
With our company, you get not only a 100% satisfaction guarantee but also highly motivated, NATE-certified technicians who deliver outstanding service. So, if you need to fix your furnace’s water leak or schedule preventive maintenance, call us at Palmetto Heating & Air LLC for an appointment.
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