Lg Window Air Conditioner Not Draining Water

In order to fix your air conditioner problem you may need to clean your a c unit condensate drain line.

Lg window air conditioner not draining water.

Step 1 disconnect the power and turn off the lg air conditioner. The repairs below may help you with a condensate drain problem if your model has a drain hole. Most modern window air conditioners create condensation which drips down to the pan on the bottom of the unit. If the p2 or fl error code is displaying on the air conditioner remove the drain port cap and tilt the air conditioner to the back so the water runs out of the drain outlet.

This model does not have drain holes. Minor problems with the air conditioner such as water in the unit can often be resolved by the owner through some troubleshooting. Please visit our request a repair page. Newer air conditioners now use the condensation water to be picked up by the slinger ring on condenser fan blade and it is thrown on to the condenser coil.

Check for a clogged drain pipe and clean the drain pipe if necessary. This is done to assist in cooling the refrigerant thus making the unit more energy efficient. Check for dirt and debris in the base pan and clean it if necessary. If you notice vapor or water spitting out from the air vent this is not a leakage issue.

If the condensate drain isn t cleaned mold can grow inside the drain causing humidity odors and water damage. The condensate drain removes condensation produced by your air conditioners evaporator coil. If water is not draining properly from the unit unto the outside. The air conditioners are sold online or in select home repair or heating and cooling supply stores and come with a warranty.

Window air conditioners designed to retain water may have a hole on the side instead so when the water reaches a given level it drains away. A typical window air conditioner unit easily can be drained. Many homes do not have a central air conditioning system that will automatically drain condensation or rainwater from the system. If no water is draining out when the air conditioner is tilted to the back the unit will require a repair service.

When the water builds up it is distributed by the fan sling and thrown up against the condenser. Here is the explanation for this occurrence.