{"id":1329,"date":"2024-04-01T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/?p=1329"},"modified":"2024-03-28T17:05:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T21:05:44","slug":"why-air-conditioner-making-dripping-sound","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/why-air-conditioner-making-dripping-sound\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My Air Conditioner Making a Dripping Sound?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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During normal operation, your air conditioner will definitely make noise. But the sounds you hear should be steady and consistent. The compressor will hum and the fan will whirr. Any other sounds, especially anything loud or sudden, are definitely cause for concern. When you notice an out-of-the-ordinary sound coming from your air conditioner, it\u2019s time for AC repair<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what about the sound of dripping? It\u2019s not sudden, loud, or alarming. It\u2019s not the sound of mechanical parts grinding together. Is it a problem? We\u2019ll tell you all about the ways your air conditioner might make a dripping sound and how to determine whether you\u2019ve got a problem that needs repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Components of Your Air Conditioner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To help you understand where dripping might come from, let\u2019s first be clear about which AC components are where. The outdoor unit contains the compressor, which pressurizes the refrigerant, and the condenser coils, where the refrigerant is flowing while it releases the heat it absorbed from your home. Those coils continue into your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The indoor unit has the blower fan and motor, and the evaporator coils. It\u2019s here that refrigerant soaks up heat, and in doing so, it causes condensation to accumulate on the exterior of the coils. This means that the indoor unit must also have a condensate pan, where that moisture collects, and a drainage line to carry the moisture out of your home.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sources of a Dripping Sound<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you can see, there are two things which can drip in an air conditioner: the condensation which forms on the outside of the coils, and the refrigerant which flows through the inside of the coils. Where is your dripping sound coming from? If it\u2019s the outdoor unit, it\u2019s extremely unlikely to be condensation, and you probably have a damaged coil which is allowing refrigerant to drip out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the dripping sound is occurring indoors, it could be either condensation or refrigerant. In order to determine which, we\u2019ll have to consider whether there are other symptoms of an AC problem happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional AC Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s normal for a small amount of condensation to occur and cause an occasional dripping sound. Check your condensate pan. Perhaps you can see that a normal amount of dripping is occurring, and you\u2019ll be able to put your mind at ease. Or perhaps you\u2019ll see that the drainage line is clogged or the pan is damaged, and moisture is dripping out into your home rather than being safely drained away. Time for repairs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the issue is a refrigerant leak, you will notice other problems cropping up. In addition to dripping, you may hear bubbling or hissing. You may smell a sweet, chemical odor. You may notice that your air conditioner has to run more of the time in order to keep your home at the same temperature, or that it\u2019s not able to keep your home cool enough. You may even have ice on your evaporator coils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AC Repair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When a technician comes to help with your AC dripping sound in St. Petersburg, FL<\/a>, they\u2019ll be able to determine exactly what\u2019s wrong. Then they\u2019ll clean out or replace the condensate pan and drainage line, or repair the coils and refill the refrigerant. When you\u2019ve got an AC concern, don\u2019t delay. Get the help you need right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact us today<\/strong><\/a> to learn more about air conditioner repair.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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