AC Tips: Inside the air conditioner is a part called the evaporator coil. This coil is very cold.

(Where does the water come from in the AC)

AC Tips: During summer, when the air conditioner (AC) runs continuously, people often notice the water coming out of it. Many people assume that there's a water tank inside the AC or that water is added from outside. But the truth is that the water coming into the AC doesn't come from anywhere, but rather is the result of a special scientific process. Let's understand where the water in the AC comes from and what technology is behind it.

Water is hidden in the air.

The air around us always contains some amount of moisture. Whether it's hot or cold, the air contains tiny water particles that we can't see with our naked eyes. When an AC draws in the warm, moist air from a room, this moisture is then converted into water.

How does AC make water?

Inside the air conditioner is a part called the evaporator coil. This coil is very cold. When warm air from the room hits this cold coil, the moisture in the air condenses and turns into water droplets.

This process is similar to how water droplets form on the surface of a cold water bottle when left outside. This water doesn't actually come from the bottle itself, but rather from moisture in the surrounding air.

How does the water come out?

The water produced by the condensation process collects in a drain pan inside the AC. It is then removed through a drain pipe. This is why water is often seen dripping near the outside unit of a split AC.

If this pipe gets blocked, the water can accumulate inside the AC instead of flowing out, which can also cause a leakage problem.

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During rainy or humid days, your AC may leak more water. This is because the air humidity is higher during those times. The AC has to convert more moisture into water, which results in more water coming out of the drain pipe.