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Why Is My AC Leaking Water? 5 Common Causes: A The ColonyHomeowner's Guide

Homeowners near Lake Lewisville and elsewhere in The Colony bring this up more than you'd think. This page covers the local specifics before you dig into the full guide.

For The Colony Homeowners

The Colony falls within Lewisville ISD, in Denton County, and like the rest of the DFW Metroplex, homes here deal with the same demanding summer heat and occasional winter freezes that make this topic relevant across North Texas. What changes city to city isn't the underlying HVAC principles, it's the mix of home ages and system types we see, and The Colony has its own particular blend.

The Colony, zoned to Lewisville ISD, sits along Lake Lewisville with a mostly established housing stock built out over the past few decades. Lake-adjacent humidity is a real factor here, worth accounting for during any cooling diagnostic or maintenance visit.

Lake Lewisville
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What the Full Guide Covers

  • A clogged condensate drain line
  • A full or malfunctioning condensate pump
  • A frozen evaporator coil that's thawing
  • A cracked or disconnected drain pan
  • Improper installation or a unit that's not level
Read the Full Guide: Why Is My AC Leaking Water? 5 Common Causes

Need help with this in The Colony?

Call (817) 935-8540

The Colony FAQ

Can I just keep emptying the water myself?+

You can in the short term to prevent damage, but that doesn't address why it's happening. A clogged line or failing pump will keep producing the same problem until it's actually fixed, and in the meantime you're at risk of water damage to floors, ceilings, or drywall.

Does a water leak mean my AC is broken?+

Not necessarily in terms of its ability to cool your home, but it does mean something in the condensate system needs attention. Left alone, it can lead to water damage or mold growth, which ends up being a bigger and more expensive problem than the original leak.

Do you see this issue often in The Colony?+

It comes up regularly across our The Colony service calls, alongside the rest of Lewisville ISD. Call (817) 935-8540 if you'd like us to take a look at your specific system.

Have a question about your system in The Colony?

Call now or request an estimate, and we'll follow up with clear, honest next steps.

Call (817) 935-8540

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