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sealuva
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Post by sealuva »

Is it normal for it to drip water under that car from running the AC? I see a good drop flow when I turn the car off. Thanks

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Yup, totally normal. And that's good too, because it means your drain hole isn't clogged. If I'm not mistaken, there will be a lot more condensation in humid climates.
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Thanks.

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Ever since I topped off my AC over a year ago, the system drips a lot on my car. In fact if I park the car and shut it off, a puddle forms. Seems like its too efficient.
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kelvin6 wrote:Ever since I topped off my AC over a year ago, the system drips a lot on my car. In fact if I park the car and shut it off, a puddle forms. Seems like its too efficient.
And you're complaining about this? :mrgreen:

I'd love for my AC to be "too efficient" when going through Phoenix, Arizona when it's 116 degrees. :x
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Post by jblackburn »

All cars do this.
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Post by precopster »

Air conditioners are efficient de-humidifiers, which means they separate the water from the air they cool.

Haven't you noticed that your wrinkle cream works that much harder with the a/c on?? :)
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