Even though your HVAC system provides many benefits, you may experience this issue from time to time: water dripping from return air ducts.
Condensation is occurring in your ductwork.
Many homeowners have experienced this problem and it can be frustrating. The condensation appears as water drops on the outside of your AC’s ducts and vents. You may notice pools of water on the floor or other places around your home. Don’t worry, there’s a solution on how to stop condensation on air ducts. There are many causes of condensation on ductwork, including a difference in temperature between outside air and inside air, incorrectly sealed ducts, uninsulated ducts, excess humidity, and dirty air filters. Before summer starts and condensation begins, insulate your ductwork if it lacks insulation. Use metallic foil duct tape to insulate your ductwork. This prevents warm air from reaching cold surfaces. Condensation won’t occur when these two are not in contact. Repair or replace your insulation if you notice cracks or tears. Warm air will still sneak in if the insulating material does not fit around the ductwork. Do you know that cleaning your air filters can lower your energy consumption by 5-15 percent? On the other hand, dirty air filters will increase your energy consumption.