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Indoor unit leaking water
What is going on
Water drips from the indoor head.
Likely causes
- Clogged condensate drain line or pan
- Head not level or drain line without slope
- Dirty filters or coil causing freezing then thawing
- Condensate pump failure where used
Check in this order
- Clean the filters
- Check that the indoor unit is level and the drain line slopes downward
- Clear the drain pan and drain line
- Check the condensate pump if one is installed
- Check for coil icing and low airflow
Applies to: Ductless mini-splits
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