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, posted Fri 18 Jun 17:08  
When my central air unit runs for a long period of time there is condensation on the actual unit and on the tubes coming out of the unit. The condensation is heavy enough that it leaks on the basement floor and makes a small puddle. I am not sure how old the unit is because I just moved into the house, but I know the unit is a Luxaire. It otherwise runs fine.
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| Xenos
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| "Re(1):condensation" , posted Fri 18 Jun 17:21
What are you asking? condensation is a normal occurrence with air conditioning.
Xenos.
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| "Re(2):condensation" , posted Fri 18 Jun 17:24
Yes, I know it's normal but not in this amount. I can't keep anything under the tubes in my basement because of the amount of condensation that is falling. It makes everything wet.
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| | Xenos
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| "Re(3):condensation" , posted Fri 18 Jun 17:32
Is it the duct work condensing or the copper pipes?
Is the drain pluged. Why are the coper tubes not insulated?
Xenos.
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| "Re(4):condensation" , posted Fri 18 Jun 17:41
Its the duct work not the copper pipe. The copper pipe is not insulated and feel warm to the touch. The drain is not clogged it seems to be working fine. I've had it checked. I had someone come out to look at the unit and they can't figure it out.
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| | Xenos
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| "Re(5):condensation" , posted Fri 18 Jun 17:52
what is the return and supply air temperature? Something tells me you may have an air flow problem.
Xenos.
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| "Re(6):condensation" , posted Fri 18 Jun 19:19
How do I check to determine that. The temperature in the house is at 76. It is cool in the house.
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| | Xenos
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| "Re(7):condensation" , posted Fri 18 Jun 19:33
Measure the temperature of the air entering the return air grill and the air leaving the supply.
Xenos.
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