Where Does Car Air Conditioning Leak Water?
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Car air conditioning leaks water at the bottom of the evaporator. The functions of car air conditioning: 1. Achieve cooling effect through the continuous phase change cycle of refrigerant; 2. Remove dust, odors, smoke, and toxic gases from the air inside the car, making the air inside the car fresh, and humidify the air inside the car to increase the relative humidity. Precautions for using car air conditioning: 1. Choose an appropriate air conditioning temperature; 2. Do not immediately activate the internal circulation when entering the car in summer; 3. Use the air conditioning in a fully enclosed state; 4. Do not adjust the air outlet direction arbitrarily; 5. Do not keep the air conditioning on for a long time; 6. Do not rest or sleep for a long time in a parked car with the air conditioning on.
That day I was driving to the countryside when I suddenly noticed the car's floor mats were soaked. I checked the air conditioning system and found that the leak was mainly in the area below the dashboard, near the back of the center console. There's a drain pipe there responsible for draining the condensed water droplets from the cold air. If the pipe gets clogged or damaged, water can leak onto the passenger compartment floor, especially when using the AC in hot weather. Last time, my drain pipe was blocked by leaves, causing water to accumulate in the evaporator tray and eventually overflow, making the car mats moldy and leaving a strange odor. You can try clearing it yourself with a soft tube, but it's best to have a repair shop clean it properly, otherwise it might affect the electronic components.
