Home AC Leaking Water On Floor? Air conditioner water leak - EASY Fix - save yourself $1,000's 

Thank you very much. This video saved my 6300$. After the leak the "technician" said I need to replace the full AC unit , when he could have just checked this outlet and fixed it. Then I watched your video and 1 hr before I fixed and my AC is running without any issue. I cancelled the appointment withe these guys to replace my unit :) Thanks again for the great video !

This video saved my rear..I was starting to sweat it when I seen my downstairs living room floor was soaked. Simply just a clogged drain line. Thanks for the tip. Great video keep them coming thumbs up

Thank you so much for all your help! I was able to fix my AC! God bless.

This is a very helpful video even though my system is made differently. Thanks for the info.

Troy...if I could reach through RU-vid and give you hug I would. Your AC issue was the same as mine and I was about ready to call out my HVAC team. I'm a DIYer first and I'd about given up once I opened my AC coil and saw the water tray filled with water. Found your video, followed your directions and sure enough, my drain pipe was clogged and water came crashing out above the clog once I disconnected it at the vertical sleeve . $30 later and a little bit of pipe work and it's working perfectly. I also repositioned the drain pipe to always have a down slope to help keep the water moving and not allow it to stagnate in the future. Wow! What a save! Thanks! Really appreciate you taking the time to post this video.

Thanks bud. Just made diagnosing a wet floor that much easier. I definitely won't forget this tip any time soon

Thank you, sir. This video is very well put together

Thanks for giving me a courage to start the process. I found a roach was blocking the flow, and because of that, it was leaking.

You saved my life.!! Thank you,I did exactly what you said and it was same problem,my family and I ,we thank you

Thank you so much! You just saved my heiny. Laundry room floor was quite wet, turned out to be the drain clogged. Thanks again!

Thank you, Troy, for the great explanation of the way tue a/c unit works, and where all of that water is coming from! I was able to clear the obstruction in the drainage pipe… no more water… and I get to keep my money! Thank you again!

TROY THE MAN! BRAVO! I also heard as routine maintenance every 2-3 months to pour some vinegar down the pipe, it will help with any potential clog forming. THANK YOU !

Thank you so much for this video!

Thanks Troy! Great instructions, clear and to the point. Fingers Crossed!!

Thank you

Ours had a flexible plastic hose so easy to replace, thanks.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! 1am on a Sunday morning - cleaning up after a party (where I ran the furnace fan the entire time) and cole down to my garage to find a bunch of water on the floor around my HVAC and water heater- initially thought my water heater was leaking but found the water leaking from inside where that pvp pipe connects just like in the video. Luckily mine had an access point so I popped the cap and water was coming at the top so I just jammed a pipe cleaner inside and that clear line starts gushing water out with some air bubbles in it. It was like a lot like clearing a clogged toilet with a plunger. The leaking stopped instantly even with the fan still going. I have some clean up to do on the ground but saved at least a few hundred on a call to a tech. Not to mention the problem persisting through the weekend until I could have someone come out Monday morning at the earliest. Such a simple fix for what was a relatively stupid problem. Thank you again!

I would also install an emergency float switch on the second PVC drain output on the condensation pan. The one you have capped off and is slightly higher than the main drain pipe outlet.

Thank you very much

Thanks for the video, I hope I can fix my A.C like you did:)

Your instructions saved me a visit for a professional and who knows how much money... Thank you!

Great instructional video, Im hoping this does the trick or I will look for a cleaning the coil video of yours!

Thank you Sir, my AC was doing the same. It ended up being a clog right at an access point in the drain above the Condensate pump. I was able to shop vac it out of there.

Thanks a lot!!

Thanks! Cleaning out the clogged lines worked! I appreciate your video:)

yup worked thank you!

Awesome. Thanks, saved me.

thanks for the info ...just saved me a service call.......not sure yet if the line was plugged or just not enough incline for the water to drain, will find out when i cut it out when the stores are open tomorrow!

Thanks sooo much life saver bro

Thanks for taking the time to make the video. It helped me with the issue I was having.

My clog was just past the pan, where it connects to the PVC pipe. A couple of long pipe cleaners broke through the clog. Thanks for your helpful video.

Thank you!!! I cut the pvc pipe, cleaned out the clog and reinstalled with a coupling. Thanks so much.

Thanks so much! Just saved me a huge headache and a big bill!

Thank you my friend! Excellent video!

Thank you for the video. You just saved me a midnight service call.

Wow thank you so much ❤

I used to have same problem in my house. I had created some bypassing connections to allow me unclogging pipes, with the same pressure gun for toilet clogged and also clogging Solution. Now, I wonder if instead of using 90 degrees elbow pipes, if using 60 or 45, could avoid clogging for ever. Haven't tried yet.

Thanks for the video bro, helped big time...

I always pour a cap full or two of bleach through the lines every couple of months to help with the gunk buildup. Great video. Thank you 🙏

Good video, I would inspect it further as to what caused the blockage. My guess would be that 90° bend. A simple fix would be to just heat the pvc and create a more gradual bend.

Does this make the ac run any better as well? My 90 was totally clogged.

Excellent video ! Time to clean a drain!

Thanks

Thank you so very much for this video! I have spent months trying to work out what was going on. after seeing this video, checked the pipe ... 1. It wasn't glued just as you said! 2. it was 100% blocked just as you said. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP!

Instead of using an "L" (90degree), use two 45 degree fittings. Less problems and will not clog as easily as the 90.

You just saved me a lot of money! Thank you thank you thank you!

Thank you SIR !!

Awesome fix. Cost me 5.33 for parts, 26 for a pvc cutter and 15 minutes. Thanks again!!

Had the same issue in my basement I noticed that the floor around the central air unit was wet I even located the side where the water was coming from ,, I watched this video and the next day I did the same steps and that was the issue the pipe had blockage, I flushed it with hot water back to back and installed it back and it worked like I charm,, I just didn’t have access to the water pan inside the unit to drain the water that was in there but I’m satisfied with the results thank you

I'm sure you're tired of hearing it but, this video helped me diagnose and fix my problem within 5 minutes.

Just fixed mine..... thanks

This was my issue and fixed in 5 minutes. I used a air mattress blower upper to blow the line clean!

there is water leaking from the behind ac unit. the wall is wet. now there is coming from the vent pipes on top. i can't go behind the whole ac or hvac because there's a wall connecting to our neighbor's garage. what do i do?

If possible I would recommend using 45 degree pipe couplers instead of 90's. 90's clog easily with zero water pressure as you know from this video. Or you can bend the pipe at a slow 90 with a heat gun. Simple right??

Your awesome thanks man

Thanks!

My suggestion would be to have the system service properly as mfg suggests. A little bleach in pipe occasionally helps

So I think this is my issue. On my unit there are two holes on either side (left and right) and one side has the drain pipe and a cap(left) on that other hole. My water is coming out of the other two holes on the opposite side (right) that are uncapped. Is this a similar problem with a clogged drain? Should the two holes that are unused be capped?

I had a clogged pipe which once I cleaned started to gush out water which is what was coming out the wrong end and flooding my floor I am guessing. Fingers crossed that this may have fixed the issue. Waiting for 48 hours before I claim victory I guess. Thanks immensely for the video.

I have a non working outside ac. Underneath my house is flooded. Called plumber and he said it was coming from one of the ac pipes. One how to stop the water and two why is it pouring water when the ac is broken. Need advice quick.

Brother i saw the water and freaked out and the first video i saw was yours and in two seconds i checked and sure enough it was plugged . Unit still working fine for now so i just need to hv it dry on the bottom. In over 100 temperatures it should be no prob. U knw i appreciated you video, thnks a million

I saw blue fire once, my dad is trying to fix this leak coming from the washing machine into the kitchen sink, and the air conditioning

Ty! I just popped mine off & rinsed it with hot water and piles of gunk came out. I’m shocked it didn’t leak sooner lol, every time I thought it had to be clear another giant hunk of wet dirt & dust would fly out lol

Thanks for video. I do have water leaking out of the off-shoot and some air too ( I guess is alright?) , but still water leaking on top of furnace where I think the drain tray is located. I should dismantle this area and see for a clog?

Thanks for the video. My furnace is currently leaking water out the bottom as yours was. However, what do I do if the clog is higher into the pipe or into the furnace?

Man now i have one more thing to check and keep me away from gaming. Thanks gor the vid!

What i have going on is whater coming out of the floor on the 2nd floor amd when the AC is on i hear like whater droping and then on the ciling for the first floor there like a weird yellow stain now any typs anyone ???

I have an older Heil vertical unit and the pan is rusted out and drips when the a/c is on. I'm wondering if the pan can just be replaced. The a/c and furnace work just fine, quiet, efficient, accurate. The drain line is clear. Thanks.

Perfect thanks 100000✔️✔️✔️

Bummer. I can blow air through my line from the end of the hose to the condenser (no clog).I taped the end and sterilized the hose 2st water is still leaking.

Awesome

Hey! Happy to find your video! What if my unit is over 20 years old, leaking water into my basement, and constantly freezes up unless we keep the fan running.. should we just get a new AC Unit? Our central heater is a few years old, but I'm just finding it difficult to come up with an extra 5,000 or more for a new AC! 🥵😒 any tips?

I thought it was fix but then it was still leaking I don’t know what to do ?

Fixed!

Dude I should've came here sooner. My AC is light a flash flood on this floor. I don't have the saw but I have a hand saw. Hopefully I can build what u did. Going to look at my set up now

I thought this was my issue, and maybe it still is, so I'm going to clear out the lines anyway, BUT the main drain outlet still drips fairly steadily while the unit is running, so now I'm wondering if the reservoir/catch basin is overflowing somehow, or if one or more of the internal lines got disconnected somehow. idk, I'm gonna have to take some stuff apart, I think, as I've mopped up about 2-3 gallons of water off our basement floor the past two days. Thanks for the video, it gave me a starting point at least.

If I replace the PVC pipe, do I need to put the sealant or whatever it is onto the connected pieces?

Could this be an issue on a brand new system? Just had one installed a few weeks ago and it's already leaking...

Hello, how much do those pipes cost? Thank you.

What if you cant make your own how can you u unclog the pipe without replacing it? I’m having that issue now any help pls

Can someone help me my pipe is in basment leaking guessing its the same problem w i don't understand what to do mine looks confusing

Should water be leaking from the coils? I have water every day on my filter it is constantly wet not a ton but enough to know it continues to drip all day and I am worried about mold? Thanks for any advice. I am still under warranty and the technicians say its ok to have some water dripping I do not believe that.

Troy, can dirty coils cause the tray underneath my unit to fill with dripping water?

So I have water coming up from my floor near my ac unit but I see no water around the bottom of the pan where you think it would be. I've noticed my wood floor squishing with water but some days it is dry. What could this possibly be?

Ok so if it's leaking from the pipe in ceiling that you can't see, what do you do?

My coil is leaking down to come out at the bottom of the furnace inside of the cabinet but when I pull out the drain hose it isn't clogged there at all. What else could cause this?

I have to admit, with the frustration I was feeling over my flooded basement, I almost didn’t even bother opening this video because I thought I would be wasting time but sure as s*** enough, that drain pipe was clogged as f***. Problem solved. Thank you very much…..

No traps? O boyyy, download that pdf. Installation Manual to make sure that manufacturer is fine with that

Hi! My ac condensator is dripping water only the half bottom of it. Ac still working perfectly, the problem is that if I leave it running for a long time the condensator freezes up and builds up ice and then blocks the air from coming out of the vents... My ac is on a Condominium where cooling towers are used. What can I do to stop the leaking? Thanks in advance!

Mine has an S bend coming right out of the drain at the top. What do I do here? All joints are sealed. This was installed about 10 years ago. I am sure it is clogged

I pray this works because I won't lie it scared me because it's been problem after problem with the house I recently bought

Could this be why my house smell like cigarette smoke i don't smoke my naibors smoke but they have been smoking for years i just started smelling smoke about a week ago now my ac is leaking water

Ditto...just saved me a service call at 23:00...

That did it for me. Thanks very much! Wish I could buy you a steak supper.

This was my problem too. Wasn’t leaking yesterday, but went to the storeroom today and heard water trickling. My question is this - Is it stupidity that leads to a design where a common water leak can gush water into the furnace housing, or is that part of a diabolical business model to increase sales?

I’ve got the same issue only I have a long tube that’s supposed to be clear but it’s fucking brown now. Ima have to buy another tune. There’s water all over the floor in my storage room but hopefully this fixing the problem.

So what if I can’t remove the pipe to clean it

Does water always come out the ac?

I cut my pipe but it didnt explode with water... I cut the pipe in different sections and I not see a clog

What was causing the clog?