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Nordyne Central air conditioner leaking at furnace or air handler
When your Nordyne central air conditioner is leaking water at the furnace or air handler, the most likely cause is an evaporator coil that is not tilted toward the drain outlet. When the coil is level or angled incorrectly, condensation cannot flow into the pan and may overflow. Next, inspect the Nordyne drain pan (also called the evaporator drip tray). A cracked drain pan can leak even when it is not overflowing. A cracked air conditioner drain pan can cause the same condensate leak and may leave water under the furnace from the AC. Less commonly, a clogged condensate drain tube or drain trap backs water up until it overflows the pan. Shut off power to the unit before clearing a clog, and do not work inside a live air handler or on 240V wiring. These drainage and pan repairs are generally suitable for a careful DIYer, but correcting coil installation or accessing sealed-system components should be handled by a licensed HVAC technician; refrigerant work requires EPA 608 certification. Enter your Nordyne central air conditioner model number to find the exact replacement drain pan or other part for your specific unit.
01 - Evaporator Coil Not Tilted Toward Drain
To help the condensate water to flow towards the drain outlet in the pan, most installers will tilt the evaportor coil slightly towards the drain hole. If the evaporator coil is not level, or tilted incorrectly, water will not flow to the drain hole and may overflow the pan.
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02 - Nordyne Central Air Conditioner Drip Tray
The evaporator is normally tilted slightly towards the drain hole to help the water to drain properly into the drip tray. If water is leaking from the drip tray but the tray is not overflowing, the drip tray is likely cracked and will need to be replaced.
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03 - Nordyne Central Air Conditioner Drain Pan
The evaporator is normally tilted slightly towards the drain hole to help the water to drain properly into the drain pan. If water is leaking from the drain pan but the pan is not overflowing, the drain pan is likely cracked and will need to be replaced.
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04 - Clogged Drain Tube or Drain Trap
When the air conditioner is running, condensation forms on the evaporator coil and drips into a drain pan. From there the water is directed through a pipe with a trap to a floor drain or condensate pump. If the drain tube or trap gets clogged, the water will back up and overflow the drain pan. If water is leaking from the evaporator pan, it is likely the drain tube or trap is clogged and will need to be cleared to allow the water to flow normally. Be sure to shut off the power to the unit before attempting to remove the clog.
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Why is my Nordyne central air conditioner leaking water at the furnace or air handler?
How do I fix an air conditioner leaking water from the evaporator drain pan?
Why is water leaking from my Nordyne drip tray even though it is not overflowing?
Can an incorrectly tilted evaporator coil cause an air conditioner condensate leak?
How do I find the correct Nordyne condensate pan or drip tray replacement part?
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