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Water isn't utilized or added to AC. Despite this, one may wonder where the continuous water dripping from it originates since water isn't typically used in AC.
Air conditioners naturally produce water during the cooling process, some of which is used to cool the air while the rest is drained out of the unit. As temperatures rise and humidity increases, ACs also work to remove moisture from the indoor air.
Operating the AC helps to lower the humidity level in the room. However, the gases emitted from the AC pass through a pipe which causes water droplets to accumulate on the pipe.
When these droplets make contact with the warmer external environment, they condense and begin to drip out of the AC.
Air conditioners use refrigeration to produce cool air. The AC contains two sets of coils, which are connected by a condenser. One coil is heated, while the other is cooled. The hot coil is cooled through chemical evaporation in the coils.
As air collects on the cold coils, they extract moisture from the air, resulting in the accumulation of water droplets. A higher production of water by your AC is an indication that it is functioning properly.
If water is not being discharged or the amount is minimal, it may indicate ice accumulation on the coils. Conversely, if water is dripping from any other part of the AC, it may indicate a malfunctioning unit.