Lg Window Air Conditioner Not Draining Water

The repairs below may help you with a condensate drain problem if your model has a drain hole.

Lg window air conditioner not draining water.

This model does not have drain holes. Many homes do not have a central air conditioning system that will automatically drain condensation or rainwater from the system. 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. Alternatively you may find a cap underneath the unit.

Most modern window air conditioners create condensation which drips down to the pan on the bottom of the unit. If you notice vapor or water spitting out from the air vent this is not a leakage issue. This is done to assist in cooling the refrigerant thus making the unit more energy efficient. Here is the explanation for this occurrence.

A typical window air conditioner unit easily can be drained. If no water is draining out when the air conditioner is tilted to the back the unit will require a repair service. If your window air conditioner has a drain hole in the back not all do and water isn t draining from the hole clear the drain hole and then clean the base of the unit to get rid of dirt that could enter the drain. Check for dirt and debris in the base pan and clean it if necessary.

The air conditioners are sold online or in select home repair or heating and cooling supply stores and come with a warranty. Minor problems with the air conditioner such as water in the unit can often be resolved by the owner through some troubleshooting. 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. 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.

The condensate drain removes condensation produced by your air conditioners evaporator coil. In order to fix your air conditioner problem you may need to clean your a c unit condensate drain line. When the water builds up it is distributed by the fan sling and thrown up against the condenser. If the condensate drain isn t cleaned mold can grow inside the drain causing humidity odors and water damage.

Check for a clogged drain pipe and clean the drain pipe if necessary. There are no drain holes or plugs used to remove the water as was the case with older style window ac units.