Lg Window Air Conditioner Not Draining Water

Here is the explanation for this occurrence.

Lg window air conditioner not draining water.

Minor problems with the air conditioner such as water in the unit can often be resolved by the owner through some troubleshooting. When the water builds up it is distributed by the fan sling and thrown up against the condenser. Step 1 disconnect the power and turn off the lg air conditioner. If no water is draining out when the air conditioner is tilted to the back the unit will require a repair service.

The repairs below may help you with a condensate drain problem if your model has a drain hole. If your window air conditioner has a drain hole in the back not all do and water isn t draining from the hole clear the drain hole and then clean the base of the unit to get rid of dirt that could enter the drain. In order to fix your air conditioner problem you may need to clean your a c unit condensate drain line. If the condensate drain isn t cleaned mold can grow inside the drain causing humidity odors and water damage.

If the p2 or fl error code is displaying on the air conditioner remove the drain port cap and tilt the air conditioner to the back so the water runs out of the drain outlet. If water is not draining properly from the unit unto the outside. Alternatively you may find a cap underneath the unit. Most modern window air conditioners create condensation which drips down to the pan on the bottom of the unit.

Check for dirt and debris in the base pan and clean it if necessary. Window air conditioners designed to retain water may have a hole on the side instead so when the water reaches a given level it drains away. Please visit our request a repair page. Many homes do not have a central air conditioning system that will automatically drain condensation or rainwater from the system.

The air conditioners are sold online or in select home repair or heating and cooling supply stores and come with a warranty. This is done to assist in cooling the refrigerant thus making the unit more energy efficient. There are no drain holes or plugs used to remove the water as was the case with older style window ac units. If you notice vapor or water spitting out from the air vent this is not a leakage issue.

This model does not have drain holes. Check for a clogged drain pipe and clean the drain pipe if necessary.