How to fix a leaking mini split AC

[@DIYJIM]

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[@theSTEE7ERS58]

Hi Jim, I think my Lennox ductless mini has been running inside my wall, and my floor buckled, wall exactly underneath unit looks as though water got to it, sparkling tape shows. I don't know what to do? SOS ( no roof leaks). Thank you 🙏🏼

[@DIYJIM]

@@theSTEE7ERS58 I would shut it off and your condensate drain line needs either hooked up or replaced. Hope you find someone to help.

[@theSTEE7ERS58]

@DIY JIM Thank you, Jim. I hope I f8nd someone also 🙏🏼

[@HoneyWindbutton]

Could you post the link to the video where you show how to clean the minisplit ? I can’t find it. Thanks !

[@jacquelynbell6340]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. God bless.

[@spe3799]

Saved me a call to the AC man. Thanks brother

[@DIYJIM]

No problem 👍

[@marlabrooks-ft4zj]

Thank you so much you been a great help I'm a 53-year old woman who lives alone and I love the way you explain things

[@DIYJIM]

You are so welcome!

[@pegwilliams110]

Thank you!! I vacuumed my condensation pipe and presto! No more leaking. Feels good when I can be the hero/handyman for my girlfriend

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome glad I could help

[@MoscaSeeds]

I cannot thank you enough for showing me/ us how to clean the clogged drain tube in my mini split! Your directions were simple and easy to follow. Thanks again 👏👏👏👏

[@DIYJIM]

You're welcome! Thanks for commenting

[@ThatVeganPhotog]

My mini split started leaking all over our floor. I tried the wet vac method 1st because that was the easiest, and I had one available. Immediately worked like a charm! I didn't even need to do anything to the unit inside. I will be looking at cleaning the unit just because. Anyone else having this issue, I would definitely recommend that course of action first. Saved me some $$. Thank you Jim! 🙏 Subscribed! 🙂

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for subscribing

[@QUANTS55]

My della 9000 btu mini split leaks and its only 5 days installed 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ installed on my semi truck​@@DIYJIM

[@ElevatorWasher5000]

I did the wet vac method and it keeps leaking again 😡

[@PaulaMandracchia-bx8lt]

Thank you for giving me the confidence to repair my parents' AC unit! It turned out to be the water pump...

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help

[@rameelio5616]

General Contractor for 15 years here. Had a client with an old unit that didn’t want to spend the money till we knock and rebuild the home in a few years since this old stuff has been discontinued in my area. Solved the problem. Excellent video.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@pgadeb]

So grateful that people like you post videos on this - saves $$ and usually a simple DIY once you watch KZbin - Thank you!!

[@DIYJIM]

You are so welcome!

[@brucetrock6273]

Thanks for this great video and explanation! We have the same unit you showed in the video and were able to fix the leak. Your step by step instructions and clear video showed exactly what to do. Had a little trouble getting the cover off so your pointer about the 4 tabs really helped. Also a little tricky getting the drip pan back in but again your close-up of the little ridge on each side helped.

[@DIYJIM]

So glad my video helped

[@ericmancuso5328]

Vacuumed the condenser pipe and followed up with a simple green wash, worked! You’re the best.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help

[@mkramarcz]

Thanks for the clear instructions. I had to take the lid off to clear the blob, which was blocking the drain . You gave me the confidence to do the job.

[@DIYJIM]

You're welcome!

[@markturley-q6h]

Thanks! This really helped me solve my problem. Mark

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for the extra $$ and thanks for watching

[@jeribeck1352]

Thank you. I need to do this. I bought the tablet, just hoping this 66 yr.old woman can do. I think I can, I think I can🤗

[@DIYJIM]

hope it goes good for you

[@hismajesty2]

I know you can.

[@InFltSvc]

So JIM. My mother has one of these things and at the end of that con tube I put a cut out screen ( like the screens from a window) wrapped with wire and BOOM! no bugs can crawl in and up into the system and never had a problem

[@DIYJIM]

I never had that problem but probably a good idea. Thanks for the tip my friend

[@JEREMIAH53031-]

Thanks a ton! My mini split started leaking water all over the floor and I've never taken one apart before, but this video was extremely helpful. Great post!!!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it helped! Thanks for commenting

[@maxwelljones6166]

It's almost midnight and our unit is right above our bed leaking away. Thank you for the video because it saved us 👍

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help

[@stanleygill2639]

Thanks a lot. I cleaned my AC no more water dripping. Thanks

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching

[@debonz936]

Thank you so much! I was able to take my mini split apart with no problem. Found out that the issue was outside the house. The people who installed the drain line had part of it going up hill with a slight kink in the line. This kink had a build up of dirt. Once I fixed this, everything was fine. Thanks again!

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome glad you got it fixed. Thanks for watching.

[@alldreams13]

You’re a life saver. Mine was leaking and it’s in a tricky spot. I did the shop vac only and it cleared our clog in a heat wave. Will do the rest when temps cool outside. Thank you

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@fusedglass01]

For the Minisplit the shopvac did the trick, Thanks. For my central unit which is easy to access, I used a garden hose.

[@DIYJIM]

thanks for watching

[@thomasreece3903]

Thank Jesus the shop vac and you tube videos like yours. It’s the hottest night of the season and wouldn’t you know it our mini split turns into a water fall. Thank you Sir for the tip. We’re back in the cooling business.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help, God bless

[@Cococassius]

Just fixed our leak using the shop vac! You saved us so much 💰💰💰 this video is awesome! Thank you 🎉

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it helped! Thanks for leaving a comment

[@mimopearl]

Thank you for this. Our AC leaks about once a month. We empty the tray, didn’t think about the hose being clogged. This time we are cleaning the hose.

[@DIYJIM]

Hope it helps

[@Chris-cs2yw]

very good review for fixing the Mini Split. The vacuum option worked perfect for my situation. Thank Again!!!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching

[@xoRitz727xo]

Thank you for the video. The AC in my bedroom is above my bed and has been spraying me while I sleep. Needless to say, I'm over it. 😂 I am going to try your methods before I give in and call someone to service it. I have 4 units in my house and the bedroom one is the only one that does it.

[@DIYJIM]

Hope it helps, It might also need cleaned. I have two videos on cleaning

[@CbjJxson]

Thank you, I did the shop vac on outside drain line , fixed my issue, working fine now .

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it helped

[@emanuelfreyre4326]

I appreciate this bud short and accurate I like how u gave choices in different ways to achieve the same goal and once put to the test I fixed my leak in just a couple minutes thank you shop vac ftw!!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching

[@deedewaal6938]

Your explanation are so clear

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@rangerbat9295]

Outstanding info on how too. Mine was leaking in my shop. Use shop vac method and it worked. But more important is the other take down method which I wasn’t aware of how to do in case shop vac failed. Thnk you.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching

[@kevinlynch1227]

Thanks Bud for this video!!! You are very clear and articulate but boy this is a project and I even installed my Mr Cool unit. I don't have a clog but I get a musty smell in the warmer weather when the unit is off. and when I called Me Cool, they said to put tablets in the drain pan. The problem is accessing it and i cannot find a video on how to access a Mr Cool drain pan. So I'll use what you told me and hopefully it will be doable. THANKS SO MUCH... STAY COOL BRO!!! Kevin Lake Mohawk. Nj

[@DIYJIM]

I also have a Mr cool AC maybe I should make a video on that. Thanks for watching. Hope you figure it out.

[@patrickhays755]

I used a different video & tried wet vac first. It worked. Your video is much more detailed! I will use the cleaning video!! Thanks so much!

[@DIYJIM]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching

[@TheFifty50band]

Great video. Our drain hose was plugged and the shopvac fixed the problem.

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome glad I could help

[@MarkJulianBernard]

Thanks for showing us the process...very informative & clear! Thank you 😊

[@DIYJIM]

My pleasure 😊

[@fgaliano2601]

Jim, thank you for the tip, I used my vacum at the end of the draining pipe, and ijected compressed air through the pipe in the tray, and it worked great!!1 thank you!!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it helped thanks for watching

[@kristinirvin5183]

Thank yoy so much. You saved us big money and kept our night cool. Appreciate the details on how to take everything apart and put back together!

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome, thanks for watching

[@annathompson6737]

you’re a life saver ❤ i was worried it would be an expensive fix!!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for watching

[@kurtg3891]

Good job getting all that back up and down and up in there !

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@noliver1604]

Excellent presentation and explanation

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks

[@Whiteyda3rd]

Extremely helpful video, my unit was slightly different a few more annoying little screws on the louver motors which I had on both sides not just one but overall the video helped me out.

[@DIYJIM]

glad I could help

[@nathanhouse7277]

Very helpful. The guys that ran my coolant lines put them under the drain hose which doesn't work so well when the water has to flow up hill. This was a very helpful video on how to get in there without breaking stuff👍

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it helped

[@alexandrealexandrov6967]

That was awesome demonstration. Thank you.

[@DIYJIM]

You're very welcome!

[@larryharvey7709]

So glad my wife tossed our AC that worked fine for this monster. 🙄. Thank you sir. Now I have something to do today. 🙏

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@othepines]

Lol

[@danmartin2098]

great video thanks. I was able to clean my clog with a small wire bottle cleaning brush - worked great

[@DIYJIM]

Excellent! Thanks for watching

[@danconlan8735]

Great video Jim,you probably saved a bunch of people a lot of money! Slainte, DC🍀

[@DIYJIM]

I hope so, thanks for watching my friend

[@cinziabeck954]

Thank you so much . Watching from France 👍

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome I have been to France when I was in the Navy. Thanks for watching

[@AFineProblem]

Excellent work, Jim! I certainly appreciate your editing and concise approach. I woke to water dripping setting off some panic but your videos kept me "calm in crisis". kudos!

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome glad I could help Ryan

[@danschenck9442]

Bigg thanks did it.. was a pain getting to motor screws with the plugg connectors box next to it.should not that if hanging motor freely make sure put little taape in louver arms otherwise fall out of motor.. but manage to putback together..I also used little drain weasel to go down drainrube found clogged and broke it up.. then put water in drain pan with vinegar and worked out clogg, then took dry vac hook to outside drain tube and pulled suction on it.... and turned on a/c checked outside drain dripping away thanks.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad to hear it worked out for you!

[@lukepetro123]

Awesome video saved me the service call!!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help

[@Z06ChevyVette]

Thank you for your educational class and tips!!!!🤙🏼🏆

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@wildwestunlimited]

Ok boss.... GREAT job in getting this on video!!..... YOU seem to be the man to ask this question. I bought a hybrid mini split unit and I REALLY love it!!.... It runs on 4 large solar panels here in AZ all day long without flinching without even any inverter, batteries or anything. Just run your PV wires to the AC unit and plug them in. It uses solar as the primary, then when the sun starts going down, it starts easing on the grid power little by little. FREE electricity during the day! ..... OK, my question is, Is there a function that turns OFF the water collection process? There's an app that goes with the AC unit that's pretty robust. Not too sure if I'm doing something that has made the condensation from collecting all the sudden. When I first installed it and turned it on, there was quite a bit of water coming out of the tube, now, not so much. Thoughts?

[@DIYJIM]

I’m guessing when you first started the AC the humidity level in your house was higher. Now that the humidity level is low, you will only get a small drip out of the condensate line. Should be ok thanks for watching

[@carlosrod44]

Great video Jim! Super helpful 👍🏻

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alexander2685]

Thank you Jim I learned alot to save me 💰 like the new look your awesome👍 as allways take care and thank you for all you do.

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome glad I saved you some $$

[@frantzfertil]

That was really helpful, thanks so much

[@DIYJIM]

Glad the video was helpful, thanks for watching!

[@raventree333]

So far I cleaned my filters and vacuumed the condensate line. Nothing sucked out of the line when I used the shop vac. My mitsubishi minisplit is 6 months new, so I don't understand how it would have gotten so clogged. I've begun taking it apart as per your instructions and see if I can blow it out from inside. I hope I get put all the parts back when I'm finished!!

[@DIYJIM]

Hope you get it fixed. Thanks for watching

[@raventree333]

@@DIYJIM your instructions are very clear and gave me the confidence to attempt this project. However. I have a recent model mitsubishi minisplit and the cover is designed differently. It doesn't have the clips to release the louvers. I can't see how to remove them. I tried removing the front cover entirely, with the louvers attached,, but the lower left corner won't budge. I don't see a screw there. Don't want to force it and break the cover.😪

[@raventree333]

@@DIYJIM I'll be subscribed to your blog. If ever you come across a Mitsubishi 1800 btu model for demo, I'll follow that. You are an excellent teacher. Thank you!

[@vinaysoni2032]

Nice video very clear, thanks so much!

[@DIYJIM]

You're welcome!

[@michaelpriest]

Thanks Jim, very helpful indeed

[@DIYJIM]

Very welcome

[@pacosdrywall5101]

I’m A drywall contractor. Now I clean my own AC ! Does that mean I’m A ac contractor no but I sure save money!!$$ Thanks

[@DIYJIM]

You bet thanks for watching

[@peptidepodcast]

Thank you so much for your video! This was super helpful!

[@DIYJIM]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching

[@michaelp9276]

Thanks a lot for the vid! I have a strange problem with my indoor unit. The catch pan as well ad the condensate line is clear and working. The unit is also cooling but it is leaking on the flaps and drops on the floor. Do you have an idea what a rootcause could be? Could this be a problem with the refrigent level or pressure? The AC unit is clean. Thanks a lot!

[@DIYJIM]

Sorry really not sure, I would have said maybe it needs a cleaning but you said it is clean. Maybe once the humidity in your house levels off it will not make as much condensate, and stop dripping.

[@littlemommyhay]

Thank you so much for saving us $$$!!!

[@DIYJIM]

welcome

[@psyc55]

Thank you for this video!

[@DIYJIM]

You are so welcome!

[@BobClinta-de7sd]

Thanks I'm about to go check a Aircon that is leaking, I'm also new to air-conditioning units

[@DIYJIM]

Hope it helps

[@mohamedkhattab2949]

Great video, Thanks for making it

[@DIYJIM]

Maybe the mounting bracket behind the unit needs adjustment. Not sure how you are going to do this without an AC technician. Hope you get it figured out.

[@mohamedkhattab2949]

thanks for replying!@@DIYJIM

[@ChimeExpress]

Great Tips!

[@DIYJIM]

thanks for watching

[@Pardo1957]

You saved me 500 shekels in a house call. The wet vac worked like a charm. 😂

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome

[@victorstartheman]

Great explaining..!!! Thanks

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome thanks for watching

[@iamoutofideas13]

Awesome sauce.

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you 😋and thanks for watching

[@naomidelrio995]

You are the man 💪👏👏👏TY

[@DIYJIM]

No problem 👍thanks for watching

[@johnramsey2782]

Thank you!!! Awesome video and instruction/tips

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@lawrenceshaw3296]

Great video, thanks!

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome

[@chargermopar]

I remove the inside unit, disassemble it and clean before reassembling. Just did it last month. The compressor will pump all the refrigerant into the outside unit then I close the valves. The amount of refrigerant lost is minimal. My unit is on an inside wall so I had to run a condensate line through 3/4 inch pvc pipe to a nearby wall. Once an iguana got stuck in there and died so i made a cover to keep future reptiles out.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching my friend. Did you vacuum out the system, after you moved it?

[@chargermopar]

@@DIYJIM Yes for 30 minutes before reopening the valves.

[@DIYJIM]

@@chargermopar awesome wish you were my neighbor.

[@chargermopar]

@@DIYJIM That is nice to say! Being your neighbor would be awesome!

[@edwinsantiago1209]

😮

[@sreethampan]

Thank you for the video .................................

[@DIYJIM]

Most welcome

[@chrislynch7574]

Thanks Jim

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome

[@robbiecryer]

I have the 7.5w bronte, i carnt get the fins out. Help Thanks for sharing 👍😎 australia

[@DIYJIM]

Sorry I have only ever cleaned my Mitsubishis’s. Hope you get it figured out. Thanks for watching.

[@deecooper7636]

Thank you this video really helped

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help

[@ebayJewelryAuctionAdvisors1]

Thanks work great you're the best suck out method

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@jefflong492]

Thank you so much for posting this video! Was super straightforward and easy to follow!

[@DIYJIM]

You're so welcome!

[@mbach003]

Will a general hvac guy be able to service this?

[@DIYJIM]

Maybe not sure I have never had mine serviced.

[@maungmaungsein810]

Good explanation.tks

[@DIYJIM]

You are welcome

[@pacopet1234]

Omg I open it and instead I put a fish inside of the drain. Unclog all of it and now if like a water slide, thank you!!!

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome glad you got it fixed

[@yeahchriss1908]

thank u it helped a lot

[@DIYJIM]

You're welcome!

[@donaldroberts8242]

I wonder if this little pressure washer would work? Ivation Multipurpose Portable Spray Washer w/Water Tank

[@DIYJIM]

I have never used it.

[@DornaSchroeter-mm8hb]

Thanks!

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome

[@garycitterman9466]

What’s the tablet you had to put inside the drain pan

[@DIYJIM]

I have them down in my description or first comment

[@J4ckieD]

Ive had to vac mine everyday for the past week suddenly. All the sudden it's been pouring out around the drain pan. First time its done this in 5 years. Had some clogs before but this is really something. Usually check occasionally just getting a gentle siphon action with a hand held vac.

[@DIYJIM]

Maybe some evap tabs would help. Did you clean the AC or have someone else do it.

[@J4ckieD]

@@DIYJIM trying to save some money & doing it myself right now. Ive been having a company service it once a year. In fact they were scheduled to be out this week & cancelled but I'm ready to take it apart right now.

[@jetg2059]

Thanks

[@DIYJIM]

Very welcome

[@UnderMan]

I live in a condo. I don't have access to the drain line outside. How would I unclog the line in that case?

[@DIYJIM]

Really not sure I would have to see but maybe try blowing from the inside.

[@boonboosim2378]

Great sir...thanks

[@DIYJIM]

Most welcome

[@iyyappanmuthuchamy2131]

Fantastic

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@EricButz-mh6yk]

Good video

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks

[@yulrodriguez2178]

Nice work...

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you

[@lisarubin94]

@diyjim how can i remove the drain pan if the drain line is on the left side? The wires on the right side are preventing me from pulling the pan out 😢

[@DIYJIM]

You need to still disconnect the wires on the right side I show that in the video.

[@UncleSamSpeaks]

Thank you!!

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome

[@craftwanderer8802]

what other stuff can I use if I dont have a power washer?

[@DIYJIM]

could try a hose or pump sprayer. Thanks for watching

[@jorgeavila9684]

That timing on the cooking though....lol

[@DIYJIM]

No kidding lol

[@missytechlp]

Ty!!! I really needed help with this. My unit is different but I was still able to follow along.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad my video helped

[@jenniferwoods3410]

What if the plastic part in the unit sheared off from the drain hose?

[@DIYJIM]

That does not sound good, Hope you get someone to help you.

[@lesliedaisley7846]

What is the purpose of the tab you put in the drain pan?

[@DIYJIM]

Helps drain pan and tube stay clean. Thanks for watching

[@tonypelkey2816]

Have question .. I have Daikin inverters, are they the same as yours, I know they are close …. Any glaring differences…. Thanks … Tony

[@DIYJIM]

Sorry I’m not sure, thanks for watching