Aircon leaking water possible to DIY?

[standarture]

jelly is a mixture of water, dust and mold and sometimes chemicals from scented candles, oil diffusers etc.

the faster the fan speed, the faster air is drawn into coil. mine is set to quiet or 1 bar.

its bound to happen. just need to clean it regularly to reduce the probabilty of a choke. at the very least, clean the filter once a month.

What the hell?

 

[JAson1980]

if copper pipe cannot, water pipe possible,.

 

[dannyc8]

it states leak water repair $40 which probably doesnt include stripping if its the back tray thats blocked. just normal suck and drain tube and clean front drain tray. best to call them to check the scope of work.

Another company came down and said very jialat, told me need chemical cleaning and quoted almost $150.

Then this company came down and said the same thing, but they said can do steam cleaning and servicing for $70. So saved me $70+. To be fair, my aircon did not service for 3 years and was leaking badly. Satisfied with their service as they took the time to explain everything.

 

[orpisia]

14 yrs old still wan fix ah

 

[Hydro]

Use to clear drain pipe with snake wire, always found this kind of jelly slime. Later decided to buy those pipe clearing fluid, never encounter same issue again.


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[testerjp]

The jelly is call scum. Is from bacteria growth.

You must first know how to dismantle the chassis to reach the internal pipe. Then need a wet vacuum to suck it out.

Don't pour things like bleach or acid as it will damage metal piping.
The correct thing to pour in is copper oxide. If don't have then can consider pour some soap with antimicrobial properties.
Don't put in the drip pan else it can vaporise and you breath it in.

 

[razorlala]

The jelly is call scum. Is from bacteria growth.

You must first know how to dismantle the chassis to reach the internal pipe. Then need a wet vacuum to suck it out.

Don't pour things like bleach or acid as it will damage metal piping.
The correct thing to pour in is copper oxide. If don't have then can consider pour some soap with antimicrobial properties.
Don't put in the drip pan else it can vaporise and you breath it in.

Its metal piping that drain the aircon water????

 

[EdenHazard]

How to suck out jelly sia... now my aircon os like roll dice sometimes halfway thru the nite will start leaking like rain

 

[tazzycorner]

check youtube see if your unit can easily be dismantled to reach the tube/pipe

then suck out the dirt/jelly with wet vacuum cleaner

mine is as simple as this:
https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/...-water-possible-to-diy.6488587/post-135511578

 

[foxer77]

Aircon will start to leak water after 30 mins to 1 hr, unit already 14 years old. Possible to self fix? Will it resolve by itself in future? Thanks!

possible drain pipe choke dismantle the unit & clean off the water tray then vacuum cleaner to clear the end of the drain pipe.

 

[LoneTraveller]

I’m also facing this issue as well and the air con is only 3-4 years old. Daikin some more

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If never service before, get aa pro to come service it and see how they suck out the jelly in the pipe and drip tray. Next time can diy yourself.

 

[DragonBlack]

If you have to ask, means engage a professional ac technician to do thorough cleaning and chemical wash better.

 

[LoneTraveller]

Probably a simple case of piping stuck with sticky stuff. Just need to suck it out or push water thru for quick fix to allow you to use it till you get someone to service the aircon

Or you can diy. Got a super long thread on this. I learnt my diy there

https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/guys-you-all-got-diy-clean-your-aircon-blower.5091470/

 

[hachi]

Simple ac cleaning DIY for ur ac unit filter and also brush dust off fan coil can diy.

Those heavy cleaning like vacuum drainage pipe, dismantle entire ac unit to take out entire fan coil, cooling coil chemical wash etc better leave it to the sexperts.

Pricing wise. Chemical wash around 130 to 160 per unit. Simple maintenance per unit around 30.

Top up gas if not cold around 50 to 70 ba.

Suggest chemical wash minimum once a year if ac unit is use daily.

Simple maintenance u can diy. Like u buy those small paint brush and brush the dust off the fan coil then wipe clean the fan coil.


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Might as well change air con evry 5 years.. Hahahha

 

[foxer77]

Another company came down and said very jialat, told me need chemical cleaning and quoted almost $150.

Then this company came down and said the same thing, but they said can do steam cleaning and servicing for $70. So saved me $70+. To be fair, my aircon did not service for 3 years and was leaking badly. Satisfied with their service as they took the time to explain everything.

next time get the Mitsubishi invertor . easily dismantle everything to diy annually can already....

youtube already got so many clip on how a auntie can also service the aircon.

 

[foxer77]

https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/guys-you-all-got-diy-clean-your-aircon-blower.5091470/

Mitsubishi invertor dame easy to DIY. unlikely other brand where tear down require more effort.

 

[Tregunter]

how to diy suck jelly? i every 3 mths ask the technician suck need pay 30 bucks

If you don't want to suck the jelly or you don't have a wet vacuum cleaner, then you can pour some vinegar or diluted bleach on the water tray (flow by lots of water to flush) once every few months.

 

[kebinu]

Aircon will start to leak water after 30 mins to 1 hr, unit already 14 years old. Possible to self fix? Will it resolve by itself in future? Thanks!

14 years old.. just change it, you will likely save more money in the long run from saving from electrical cost.

 

[ChenHoNam]

what is a good vacuum to suck the water and jelly ?
which model is ok ?

 

[icyflame]

what is a good vacuum to suck the water and jelly ?
which model is ok ?

Any wet and dry vacuum