Georgetown Hard Water Note: Georgetown draws from the Edwards Aquifer, one of the hardest water sources in Texas. This means AC drain lines accumulate mineral scale significantly faster than in Austin or Round Rock. Annual drain cleaning is strongly recommended here.
Condensate Drain Services
Clear blocked AC drain lines with pressurized flush and vacuum, the most common summer service call in Georgetown.
Repair cracked, disconnected, or improperly pitched drain lines causing leaks or improper drainage.
Clear and flush condensate P-traps that accumulate sludge and cause drain restriction or float switch trips.
Chemical treatment of drain lines to dissolve biofilm and mineral scale buildup, recommended for Georgetown's hard water.
Drain Pans, Pumps & Safety Devices
Install properly configured P-traps to maintain the water seal required for correct drain system function.
Install float switches that shut down the system if the drain pan fills, prevents water damage from drain backups.
Install secondary drain pans under attic air handlers, required by code and essential for protecting Georgetown ceilings.
Replace cracked or rusted drain pans before they leak into ceilings or cause structural damage.
Install or repair condensate pumps for systems that can't gravity-drain, basements, closets, and attic systems without nearby drain access.
Install condensate neutralizers for high-efficiency furnaces and heat pumps that produce acidic condensate.
Emergency response for active water leaks from HVAC drain pans, stop water damage before it spreads.
Moisture Control & Water Leak Services
Comprehensive HVAC moisture management, condensate drainage, humidity control, and insulation assessment.
Full condensate drainage system evaluation and repair, drain lines, trap, pan, float switch, and pump.
Balance system moisture removal for consistent indoor humidity levels in Georgetown's humid climate.
Identify and address condensation problems on HVAC components, ductwork, and supply registers.
Preventive treatments and insulation improvements to eliminate recurring condensation issues.
Diagnose and repair all causes of water leaks from indoor air handler units, drain, coil, or housing.
Address water pooling around outdoor units, improper drainage, defrost water, or refrigerant issues.
Tracing the Leak to Its Source
"There is water leaking from underneath my inside unit" is one of the most common ways customers describe this problem when they call, and it is a genuinely useful description because it tells us the leak is coming from the air handler or its immediate drainage components, not from somewhere else in the home. The challenge is that several different failures produce that exact same visible symptom, water appearing at or near the base of the indoor unit, so an accurate diagnosis means checking each possible source systematically rather than guessing based on the first thing we see.
A clogged condensate drain line is the most frequent cause, water backs up because it cannot exit through the blocked line and eventually overflows the drain pan. A cracked or corroded drain pan lets water escape directly regardless of whether the line downstream is clear. A disconnected drain fitting, where the tubing has come loose from the pan outlet, sends water straight down instead of into the drain system. Less obviously, a severely iced evaporator coil, often caused by low refrigerant or restricted airflow, can produce a sudden flood of water when the ice melts faster than the drain pan and line can handle, especially if the system was run with a dirty air filter restricting airflow across the coil for an extended period. Even the air handler cabinet itself can develop a seam leak if internal insulation has degraded and allowed condensation to form inside the cabinet housing rather than just on the coil.
Our diagnostic process starts with a visual inspection of the pan, trap, and accessible drain line for obvious cracks or disconnections, then checks the evaporator coil condition and airflow, a coil coated in ice or one that shows uneven frost patterns points toward a refrigerant or airflow issue rather than a pure drainage problem. We also check the air filter, since a filter that has not been changed in months restricts airflow enough to cause coil icing that then melts into more water than the drain system was ever designed to handle in a short period.
Once we identify the actual source, the fix follows directly, clearing a clog, sealing or replacing a cracked pan, reconnecting a fitting, or addressing the underlying refrigerant or airflow issue causing coil icing. We always verify the fix under real operating conditions, running the system through a normal cooling cycle and confirming no further water appears, rather than assuming the visible repair alone solved the problem, since a leak with multiple contributing factors can persist if only the most obvious cause was addressed.
Frequently Asked Questions, Indoor Unit Water Leak Repair
AC Water Leak or Drain Backup?
Don't wait on water damage. We respond same-day for drainage emergencies.