Water Pools Around Your Indoor Unit

AC leaking water repair in Austin for units dripping onto floors or ceilings due to clogged drains or frozen coils

Roger Stuth Air Conditioning provides AC leaking water repair when you find puddles near your air handler, water stains on the ceiling below the attic unit, or a steady drip from the indoor coil cabinet. Water leaks from an air conditioner indicate that condensate is not draining properly, either because the drain line is clogged, the drain pan has cracked, or the evaporator coil froze and is now melting faster than the drain system can handle. Left unaddressed, these leaks damage flooring, promote mold growth, and trigger the float switch that shuts down your system entirely.

An air conditioner produces condensation as humid air passes over the cold evaporator coil, and that moisture must drain continuously through a PVC line that exits the house. In Austin, where indoor humidity during summer months often exceeds sixty percent, a single-day runtime can produce several gallons of condensate. When the drain line clogs with algae, dust, or biological buildup, water backs up into the drain pan, overflows onto the surrounding surface, and eventually trips the safety float switch installed to prevent flooding.



If your air conditioner leaks water inside your home, contact Roger Stuth Air Conditioning for drain line clearing and leak repair in Austin.

What Happens During a Water Leak Repair

When you schedule a leak repair, a technician inspects the drain pan under the evaporator coil, checks the float switch operation, and uses a wet-dry vacuum or compressed air to clear the drain line from both the indoor and outdoor ends. The technician pours a mixture of water and vinegar through the drain line to confirm flow and flush out remaining debris. If the coil is frozen, the technician identifies the airflow restriction or refrigerant issue that caused the freeze, allows the coil to thaw completely, and addresses the root cause before restarting the system.

After the drain line is cleared and the leak source is sealed, you will see water flow freely from the exterior drain outlet, and no new moisture will appear around the indoor unit. Roger Stuth Air Conditioning also treats drain lines with algae tablets that slow biological growth and reduce the chance of future clogs during the cooling season.



Leak repairs focus on condensate drainage and do not include ductwork replacement, insulation repair, or structural restoration for water-damaged ceilings or floors. If the drain pan is rusted through or the coil cabinet has corroded beyond sealing, the technician will explain replacement requirements before completing the work.