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Air conditioning, or “AC” systems are essential in Portland, OR, providing much-needed cooling during the warmer months. However, discovering your AC leaking water can be a cause for concern. Let’s dive into the common causes for AC systems leaking water, how to prevent leaking, & seasonal maintenance tips. To learn more about why your AC may be leaking water, contact the experts at Cornel’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning. AC Systems and Their Role in Portland, OR In Portland, air conditioners are not just a luxury, but a necessity for comfortable living throughout the year. Portland homeowners rely on their AC systems for cooling during the hot summer days, as well as for maintaining a comfortable humidity level indoors. Common Causes of AC Water Leaks Several factors can cause your AC to start leaking water, including:
- Clogged Condensate Drain Line: Dirt, debris, and other unwanted buildup can block the drain line, preventing water from flowing out and causing it to back up and leak.
- Frozen Evaporator Coils: Poor airflow and low refrigerant levels can lead to the coils freezing over, and when they thaw, excess water overflows the drain pan.
- Improper Installation: If the AC unit isn’t level, it might cause water to leak out of the system due to improper drainage.
- Damaged Drain Pan: Over time, the drain pan may corrode or crack, leading to water leaks.
- Regularly change or clean your AC filters to ensure proper airflow.
- Schedule annual maintenance checks to identify and fix issues before they lead to leaks.
- Keep the area around your AC unit clean and free from debris to prevent clogs.
- Spring: Prepare for the cooling season by cleaning the condensate line and checking for any signs of wear and tear.
- Summer: Monitor your AC’s performance closely, especially during peak usage, and replace the filter as needed.
- Fall: Clear any leaves or debris from around the outdoor unit and schedule a professional inspection with Cornel’s.
- Winter: Though less likely to use AC, it’s a good time to ensure everything is in order for the next year.
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- Our hot water heater broke suddenly last night. Jake at Cornel came quickly, fixed the issue, showed us how to troubleshoot for next time, and helped us … view more figure out how to save money. He was very friendly and explained what he was doing in an easy to understand way. After running some quick numbers, we ended up getting the 1 year membership so it will be easier and more cost effective to schedule follow up maintenance for our HVAC as well, since that hasn't been looked at in almost 10 years & we've been meaning to do that anyways. We used Cornel a couple times before & had a good experience again today!
- We had the unfortunate luck of having a plumbing issue and a furnace issue at the same time. Cornel dispatched techs for both the HVAC system and the drainage … view more issue. Hunter J was professional, efficient and pleasant when fixing the issue with our furnace. It was a minor issue, thankfully, and he noted the need for cleaning the blower wheel as well but didn’t pressure me at all when I declined. He gave me some helpful info to know about the furnace for future upkeep. Eric B was professional, knowledgeable, kind and honest when addressing the plumbing concern. He got in the crawl space to assess our drainage pipes before beginning his work which was reassuring to me. He tried a cheaper cable solution first and when that didn’t work he cleared the pipes with the pressure jet. He was attentive to safety and quality and upon completion he double checked to make sure things were operating as expected. He also provided me with helpful info about our drainage pipes and incoming water lines, things to watch out for, anticipated future needs, etc. He was personable, pleasant and respectful and answered all of my questions. He was attentive to make sure our cat didn’t get out when coming/going. When in and out of the house he took his shoes covers on and off repeatedly. He cleaned up any mess thoroughly. I was genuinely impressed with his skillful and thoughtful service. As a homeowner it can be hard to find quality, trustworthy service but I received just that today. It made me want to use Cornel again for future needs
- This has been our go-to plumber for years, and they're still just as great to work with as ever. Most recently, we had a couple minor issues so we … view more gave them a call without even looking at other options. Joe was super nice and super helpful, saved us a few bucks too. Now that they do HVAC, we only go to them for that as well. Highly recommend!Update: Well, I guess bad things do come in threes, because soon after Joe fixed us up, we had a totally unrelated plumbing issue. Our kitchen sink all of a sudden got a stubborn clog, so we called up Cornel's and they were out the next day to fix it. Eric was great and got us on a care plan which saved us money on things we needed to get done anyway. Really appreciate that they don't try to oversell you on stuff you don't need, and the techs are all great about explaining options without pressure.Update #2: Dan, who did maintenance on our HVAC system, did a great job of explaining what's going on with it. He also found a small leak in the connection to the gas line and fixed it for us. Very friendly and professional.
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