HVAC systems are an important part of homes and businesses in Stone Oak. It is important to keep them regularly inspected and running well, not only for the comfort of the occupants, but also to prevent leaks and malfunctions that can cause water damage that needs repair.
HVAC And Water Damage Repair
Air conditioners are remarkable pieces of equipment. It is important to know how they work so you can understand what can go wrong with them, and how to prevent them from leaking water into your floors. Air conditioners don’t actually cool your home’s air. In fact, they literally remove the heat from the air in your home and send it outdoors. This occurs at three points. First, a “return vent” inside of your home “sucks” the heated air from the living spaces and blows it onto an evaporator coil. The refrigerant inside of the coil is cold, and it absorbs the heat from the blown air. When this heat is absorbed by the refrigerant, it turns into a hot gas itself. The cooler air is pumped back into the living spaces while the hot gas from the coil heads to the compressor, which is usually outside of the home. The compressor does exactly that: it compresses the hot gas into even hotter gas that heads to the condenser unit. The condenser discharges the hot vapor outside. And the cycle runs over and over.
Where does the water come from? During the first part of the cycle, when the warm humid air is blown over the coil, condensation forms and drips to the drain line and pan. Here is where you could have problems. Water can leak from the drain pan if it is improperly installed. A dirty coil can cause water to drip off the dirt instead of moving towards the drain pan, tubing from the pumps can wear down and develop leaks, at any point fittings and joints can break or become unglued, and more.
Make sure you have your HVAC system inspected and maintained every year to prevent this. However, if it’s too late for that, and there is a leak from your HVAC system, you may need to have the water damage repaired.
HVAC Water Damage Remediation
If you have had water damage from a malfunctioning HVAC system, you want to have it remediated as soon as possible. Water damage, if left unrepaired, can lead to mold and mildew issues, and floor structure issues. Sapphire Restoration knows how to professionally perform water damage restoration of floors, ceilings, and walls that have water damage. The team comes to your home, dries out the moisture, and replaces and repairs any damage.
Sapphire Restoration is available 24 hours a day for emergencies, and we are just a phone call away at 210-664-0770. You can give us a call for a free quote. You can also request a quote or more information here.
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