Split System Outdoor Units
- The condensate drain on the outdoor unit works when the system is in heating mode, usually during the winter months.
- A drain kit may have been installed at installation, but is not normally the case as it is usually unnecessary.
- If the air conditioner’s outdoor unit is located on a balcony or high traffic area, it maybe possible to install a drain kit for you.
- Water can also come from your outdoor unit if it’s iced up.
- This can mean that that there is a problem with the system… generally a refrigerant gas issue.
- If the ambient temperature near and around the air conditioner is close to zero degrees Celsius, there should be a minor build-up of ice on the coil’s fins.
- Usually the air conditioner’s defrost control will engage and the defrost cycle will begin.
- In this case, your air conditioner is operating as per normal.
- If however, the amount of ice build-up is like a solid block of ice, then there may be an issue. Please call Leumeah Air Conditioning for a diagnosis service.