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[earthquakez]

So I put on my air con cause it's hot where I am but big drops of water started dropping onto my bed - unfortunately the air con is above my bed and at present I'm in a one room and can't move the bed away.

What the kimchi is going on? It's not supposed to be a water based air con as far as I know. It's electrical and that's what worries me. Any help anybody?

In all my life I've never experienced an airconditioner dropping water.

[ttompatz]

[highstreet]

If it doesn't stop after a while, then the pipe that routes the water out is busted.

[Hootsmon]

It happened to me before...the pipe that drains the condensation had become blocked with gunk. I got by for a little while by using a vacuum cleaner with a hose extension to clear the pipe (be cafeful, this can cause water to flood into your vacuum which obviously would cause problems...) but eventually had to get the landlord to call in someone to fix it properly. After that, no problems.

Just don't ignore it. Eventually it will stop dripping and start pouring...

[djmarcus]

If you see a customer service number on the side or back of the unit, call them and tell them about the problem. Hopefully they will have someone that speaks english, not sure how your Korean is..

[JustinC]

Maybe you can find the model number on the unit, and find the plans on the 'net. Or just see if there are instructions to fix a leaking a/c unit (there are - plenty).

You mostly likely need to clean out the drainage pipe (as Hootsman said) and make sure it's sealed (gaffer tape usually does the trick). You can clean it out with a jet washer gun in a DIY car wash or rent a special wet vacuum cleaner.

But Hootsman's other advice - get the landlord in - sounds easier, although may take longer.