Air Conditioning - Soaking Wet Air Filter

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chande00
10-27-04, 09:07 AM
We have central air and the air filter is sopping wet. Wet enough to drip out about a half gallon of water (slowly thankfully). I have turned the A/C off, but have no idea what the problem is or what to do now. Any suggestions?

Thanks

mattison
10-27-04, 10:49 AM
Is the a/c operating properly? Was the filter clean?

I'de 1st check and make sure the condensate line isn't clogged.

Also if you have a humidifier make sure it's not dumping water through.
Ed Imeduc
10-27-04, 11:50 AM
check Like Matt said . Can use a shop vac to blow or suck on the drain line. see any ice or frost on the coil? Big copper line should be cold and wet little line warm???

ED ;)

chande00
10-28-04, 08:47 PM
Thanks ya'll, that's all it was. The drainage line was backed up. So simple, but rookies gotta learn somehow I suppose!
mattison
10-30-04, 08:44 AM
Congrats, as a note to remember if you pour a 50/50 solution of bleach and water in the condensate pan once a month it will help this to stay clean.