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WHY DOES WATER DRIPS DROM AC?

 💧 WHY DO WE GET WATER DRAINAGE FROM AN AIR CONDITIONER?


The water that drips from an air conditioner isn’t from the machine itself — it’s moisture from the air! Here's the simple science:

🌬️ Step-by-Step Explanation:

  1. Warm air holds moisture
    The air around us always contains some water vapor (humidity).

  2. AC pulls in warm, humid air
    When you turn on the AC, it sucks in room air and passes it over cold coils called the evaporator.

  3. Water condenses on cold coils
    Just like water droplets form on a cold glass of juice, the moisture in the air condenses on the cold surface of the coil.

  4. Condensed water drips down
    These droplets collect and drip into a small drain pan inside the AC.

  5. Water exits through a drainage pipe
    The water is then channeled outside through a drainpipe — that’s the water you see dripping from a window AC or split AC pipe.

📌 In Short:

The AC dehumidifies the air.
The water you see is the air’s humidity being removed and drained away.

🧪 Fun Analogy:

It’s like the AC is wringing the air like a wet towel, and the water comes out.

💡 Bonus Facts:

  • More humidity = more water drainage.

  • In humid climates, ACs can drain liters per day.

  • Some advanced ACs reuse the water for cooling or store it for reuse.

  • If water leaks inside, it could mean the drainpipe is clogged or the AC is tilted wrong.