Carrier Air conditioner heating unit:

6 years ago

My air conditioner and heating unit drains too much water outside. It works well but the amount of water that comes out is ridiculous. I am thinking of getting a new unit. I have read that all of them drain between 5 and 25 gallons of water daily. My old one didn't do this. This new one is about 10 years old. Are there any units that do not drain this much water? Thanks!

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kevinande
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
It sounds as if it is doing it's job. I would get a hydrometer and see what the humidity is in your home. Part of the cooling function is to remove water from the air. Your new unit may just be more efficient at it than your old one. If you are comfortable I would not concern myself with it at all. I am assuming you are in cooling mode? If you are in heating mode and you have a AFUE rating higher than 90%, this could explain the extra water.
Nicole Wilson
Original Author
6 years ago
Kevin and Stax the problem is the water has no where to go. We've cut out the cement and used pvc pipe to get it away from the house, but I went out there this afternoon and the pipe in under about 5 inches of water. Basically making a pond right next to the house. Many reasons for not wanting this to happen is it attracts critters but more importantly will eventually crack the foundation. It is also dangerous and looks awful. I need a unit that does not do this.
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Austin Air Companie
6 years ago
Nicole maybe it would help if you posted some pictures to show what you mean.

While air conditioning does produce condensate there may be something else going on here. (It may be unrelated to the air conditioner).

Also what is your location... the more humid the climate the more water the AC will produce via condensate. There isn't an air conditioner that doesn't produce condensate... but there are ways to handle this issue.

Post some pictures if you can.
dadoes
6 years ago
Nicole Wilson,

Air conditioning condensate is normally drained to somewhere inconspicuous, such as into the household sewer plumbing. Discharge from a visible outlet is usually via an overflow pan and purposely done that way as a visual signal to the homeowner that the primary drain is clogged and needs service. Perhaps the installation of your new unit was done differently for some reason (or mistakenly)? Or the primary drain is clogged and needs service.
Encoupe Jas
6 years ago
Perhaps your air conditioner has a problem in the frieze, it needs to be changed as often as possible
sktn77a
6 years ago
^^^^ Won't help much if she's located in Texas or the midwest!

If there's nowhere for your presently located condensate to drain, then you need a drain pump to pump it where it can be removed from close proximity to the house.
twintechhvac
6 years ago
10 years is a long time in the life of an AC unit, but they can typically go up to 15-20 years. Before getting a new unit, get this one inspected because it could be a quick fix that saves you a good amount of money.

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