Portable Air Conditioner Heater – Drain Pan.

The drain pan is a bowl positioned below the air handler of the air conditioner. The function of the drain pan to catch moisture is caused by condensation inside the unit before they damage other components of your air conditioning or windows, walls or floors below the window.

Heater and Air Conditioner Wall Unit – Types of Drain Pan.

Drain trays older models of air conditioning that can be galvanized steel because they can rust over time. Today, drain pans are made resistant plastic, stainless steel or fiberglass. The drain pans are typically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) deep and are equipped with two drain outlets and plugs for easy draining.

Heater and Air Conditioner – Drip Pan Location.

The location of your drain pan depends on the manufacturer and model of window air conditioner. However, most of the drain pans are located adjacent to the coils or the drive section. Check the manufacturer's manual that comes with the AC to find the exact location of the tray and instructions on how to remove, clean or replace the drain pan for your specific model.

Regularly clean your air conditioning unit to prevent dust and dirt buildup on the external coils. Use a cotton swab or soft brush to clean the hole in the drain pan and replace the drain pan if your pipe is old, cracked or has a leak or hole. Make sure the air conditioning unit is tilted slightly down in the back to allow excess water to flow through the back of the unit and out and down your window, wall or floor inside the .