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Water leaking
What is going on
Possible causes and checks for: water leaking.
Likely causes
- Blocked drain line, failed condensate pump, dirty pan/biocide neglect
Check in this order
- Clear drain, test pump, add overflow switch and biocide tablets. pp.856–857 [830–831]
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