My Furnace Is Leaking Water When The AC Is Running

Sure, it can sound like a serious problem, but most of the time this is just an indication of a clogged drain. It’s usually not an expensive repair item, but you shouldn’t ignore it because of this minor stature. Ongoing moisture and standing water around your heating and cooling equipment can lead to mold and mildew, affecting the air quality throughout your entire house and the lifespan of your HVAC system.

Air conditioning units produce condensation as a normal part of the operating process. Most of the time, although it depends on where your unit is located, a small drain pipe takes the water to a floor drain. If the drain or a drain pipe becomes clogged then you will see water showing up where it shouldn’t be. It’s surprising how often that happens to be under the furnace!

Oosterveld Heating can make a service call to diagnose and fix the problem. We’ll send a trained technician with comprehensive knowledge of heating and cooling systems, and specific experience dealing with this very same water issue literally hundreds of times. While there, we will do a full system inspection just to make sure it’s not something more serious than a clogged drain.

Prevent AC and Furnace Problems with a Protection Plan

A Protection Plan is the best way to keep problems like leaky furnaces and clogged drains from happening in the first place. With all of your seasonal maintenance chores taken care of by certified technicians, your HVAC system gets the proper care at the right time. Drains are checked, filters replaced and all system components are cleaned. With a WeCare Protection Plus Plan, if there ever is a problem, there is no charge for repairs, even after hours.

The ClimateCare Advantage

With highly qualified, expert technicians to provide the best products and service possible for home heating and cooling needs, Oosterveld Heating is the place to turn for all maintenance and repair needs. We are locally owned and will work hard to earn your trust. Even if you don’t have a furnace leaking water when the AC is running, call or email Oosterveld Heating to learn more about our Protection Plans; it takes the worry out of heating and cooling your home.