As the warm air circulating through your ducts passes over the evaporator coil, it is quickly cooled and can no longer hold as much moisture as it did at a higher temperature. The excess moisture condenses on the outside of the coils and is carried away through a drain. The process is similar to what happens when moisture condenses on the outside of a glass of ice water on a hot, humid day.

Occasionally, the drain lines may become clogged and your system will not drain properly. This can result in a drain pan overflow, leading to water leaks in your ceiling or walls. An annual air conditioning inspection by an experienced technician includes an inspection of your draining system. During the inspection, the technician will treat your draining system with an algaecide to retard the growth of algae, which can clog your system.

 

Contact Fox Service Company  at 442 - 6782 for more information or to schedule a System check up.