AC Water Damage: Florida’s #1 Home Insurance Claim
Air conditioning condensate overflow is the single most common cause of residential water damage in Florida. Your AC system removes up to 20 gallons of moisture from indoor air every day. When the drain system clogs or fails, all that water ends up in your ceiling, walls, and floors.
Signs Your AC is Leaking
- Water stains or bubbling on ceiling near the air handler
- Dripping from attic access panel or ceiling vents
- Musty smell near AC closet or return air vents
- Standing water in the secondary drain pan
- AC system shutting off unexpectedly (overflow switch triggered)
Immediate Steps
- Turn off the AC at the thermostat
- Check the drain pan : mop up standing water
- Try flushing the drain line with vinegar (if you can access it)
- If ceiling is wet or bulging, call WrightWay at (941) 379-8669
When to Call a Restoration Company
If water has reached your ceiling drywall, walls, or flooring, you need professional extraction and drying : not just an AC repair. Wet insulation trapped in your attic becomes a mold incubator within 48 hours. WrightWay’s team uses thermal imaging to find all hidden moisture and sets up commercial drying equipment to prevent secondary damage.
Read our full guide: AC Condensate & HVAC Water Damage.
WrightWay handles every restoration job from emergency response through licensed reconstruction.
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