Daikin AC Water Issue
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### ✅ If You're Wondering *Why It's Not Leaking Water* (and Expecting It To):
1. **No Humidity = No Condensation**
– If the room air is **not humid**, or the temperature is not high, the **indoor unit may not produce much water**.
– Inverter ACs operate at **variable speeds**, so if it's running at low power, condensation is also minimal.
2. **Short Runtime**
– If you've only had the AC on for a short time, it might not have had time to cool enough to generate water.
3. **Drain Pipe is Clogged (Internally)**
– Rare case: Water might **not be exiting visibly** if it's getting **blocked or trapped inside**, which could cause internal leakage later.
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### 🔧 If You’re Worried It's a **Problem** That It's Not Leaking:
Check these:
| Check | What to Look For |
|——-|——————|
| **Cooling Efficiency** | Is the room cooling properly? If yes, water may not be needed to leak out much. |
| **Air Filters** | Dirty filters can reduce condensation. Clean them. |
| **Drain Tray & Pipe** | Open the indoor unit flap and check the tray or call a technician to inspect the drain pipe. |
| **Refrigerant Level** | Low refrigerant = poor cooling = less condensation. Needs professional checking. |
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### 🧊 Normally, You’ll See Water Dripping When:
– Room is **humid** (more moisture in air).
– AC is running **at full capacity**.
– Drain pipe is **clean** and working.
– Outdoor temp is **hot** and indoor temp is low.
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### ✅ Conclusion:
If your **Daikin inverter AC is cooling properly**, **not leaking inside**, and **no error codes** are shown — it’s likely **working perfectly**.
Water dripping from the drain pipe is **normal**, but absence of it doesn’t always mean a fault.
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Want me to help you **check with steps or images**? Let me know the **model number** and **issue you're facing (if any)**.
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## 🧊❌ Daikin AC Not Cooling – Common Causes & Fixes
### 1. ✅ **Check the Mode**
– Make sure the AC is in **“Cool”** mode, not **Fan** or **Dry**.
– Use the remote and switch to `Cool` mode and set temperature to **18–20°C**.
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### 2. 🔌 **Power & Display Lights**
– Is the **indoor unit’s light blinking** or showing any error code?
– **Blinking patterns** may indicate gas leak, sensor failure, or PCB issues.
– Note the number of blinks and share here (I can decode it).
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### 3. 🌀 **Check the Airflow**
– Is the **fan running**, but the air is **not cold**?
– Yes: Might be **gas issue or compressor failure**.
– No: May be a **fan motor or PCB problem**.
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### 4. 🧼 **Check & Clean the Air Filters**
– **Dirty filters block airflow** and stop cooling.
– Open the indoor panel > remove filters > wash and dry > reinstall.
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### 5. ❄️ **Compressor & Outdoor Unit Check**
– Go outside and check:
– Is the **outdoor fan rotating**?
– Is the **unit warm** or **vibrating** slightly?
– If outdoor unit is **not running**, it could be:
– **Compressor failure**
– **Capacitor issue**
– **PCB or relay failure**
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### 6. 🧪 **Refrigerant (Gas) Leakage**
– If cooling **suddenly dropped** over a few days and there's **no water leaking**, refrigerant gas might be **low or leaked**.
– Only a **technician with gauges** can confirm and refill.
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### 7. ⚠️ **Error Code on Remote (Daikin has self-diagnostics)**
– On Daikin remote, hold the **“Cancel”** button for 5–10 seconds while pointing at the AC.
– The remote will beep and show an **error code** like `U4`, `A5`, `E3`, etc.
– Share that code with me — I’ll tell you exactly what’s wrong.
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## 🔧 What You Can Do Now (Quick DIY Checklist):
| Step | Action |
|——|——–|
| 🛠️ | Switch off main AC power for 5 minutes, then turn it back on (reset). |
| 🌬️ | Set mode to “Cool”, fan to “Auto”, and temp to 18°C. |
| 🧽 | Clean filters inside indoor unit. |
| 📡 | Try diagnostic mode with remote (error code check). |
| 🔊 | Listen if outdoor unit fan and compressor start up. |
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## 🛑 If Still Not Cooling:
You **likely need a technician** to:
– Refill refrigerant gas.
– Replace capacitor or faulty PCB.
– Repair blocked or broken drain or sensor.
– Fix compressor issue.
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Would you like me to help you **decode the remote error code**, or prepare a message in **Hindi** to explain this to a technician?
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## 🛠️ What This Suggests:
### ✅ 1. **Gas Might Have Leaked Again**
– This is **very common** if the **leak wasn't properly sealed** during refill.
– Just refilling without fixing the leak = problem comes back in days.
– **Clue:** No cooling + no water dripping = **no condensation** = **no refrigerant**.
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### 🔎 2. **How to Confirm If Gas Leaked Again:**
You can check for signs:
| Test | What to Look For |
|——|——————|
| 👂 Sound | Any faint **hissing noise** near indoor/outdoor pipes? |
| ❄️ Frost | Ice/frost near the indoor coil or outdoor pipes? |
| 🌬️ Airflow | Air comes out, but **not cold** at all? |
| 💧 Water | **No water leaking** = no condensation = no gas. |
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### 🧰 3. **Other Possibilities (If Gas is Still Fine)**
If leak is ruled out, check:
– ❌ **Compressor not working** – could be a capacitor or PCB issue.
– ⚡ **Outdoor fan not rotating** – no heat being expelled = no cooling.
– 🔌 **Voltage fluctuation** – inverter systems are sensitive.
– 🧠 **Sensor or communication error** – use the remote diagnostic (explained below).
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## ✅ What You Should Do Now:
### Step-by-step:
1. **Run Daikin Self-Diagnosis**
– Point remote to AC.
– Hold the **“Cancel”** button for **5+ seconds**.
– The remote will **beep** and scroll error codes.
– When it **beeps continuously** at a code — that’s the problem.
– Tell me the code (e.g. `U0`, `J6`, `E3`, `A1`).
2. **Turn off AC completely**
– Switch off AC from the **main power breaker** for 10 minutes.
– Turn it back on. Check if outdoor unit starts.
3. **Call a technician again**
– Ask them to:
– **Pressure test** the system for gas leaks.
– Use **nitrogen** and **soap solution** to find the leak.
– Don’t just refill — **fix the leak permanently.**
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## 🗣️ Hindi Technician Note (you can show):
AC thandi hawa nahi de raha. Gas refill kiya tha kuch din pehle,
par ab phir se cooling band ho gayi hai.
Ho sakta hai ke gas leak wapas ho gaya ho.
Ek baar proper leak detection karke hi gas refill karein —
sirf refill se kaam nahi chalega.—
Let me know:
– Remote error code (if any)
– Whether outdoor unit fan & compressor run
– If you want help writing a **WhatsApp message for technician**
I’ll help you prepare that too.