I've done some searching but haven't encountered anyone else with this problem, yet. I have an indoor air handler that is part of a heat-pump/ac system in my home. We're currently using it in AC mode. There is water leaking from the base of the unit, but not from the condensate drain line. When I open up the unit and look inside, the base of the unit has filled with about 2" water, and the leaking is from when it gets above that point. The coil is mounted on a slant with a trough underneath to collect the runoff. The trough is dry, so it appears that the condensate is dripping straight down into the bottom of the unit, rather than into the trough and out, the way it was designed. Any ideas what might be happening here? Thanks!

My tri-level home was built in 1996 in central Florida. We have electric heating and AC. My AC Handler motor blew up a few months ago, and the fan went out as well. After labor and parts, we spent around $700.00 repairing/replacing the damages, and this only repaired what was necessary to make it run again, as there are a few more things that could use replacing as well, but its not completely necessary. (My drain pan, and brackets) 3 nights ago, my motor blew up again. :wall: I am not in a financial position that I can keep spending this kind of money on a 19 yr old system. My Handler is original (1996) but the AC Unit outside is a 2003 model (I believe). I am considering replacing everything entirely, as we plan to stay in our home for several more years to come, but my goodness the prices are outrageous. Is it possible to replace one thing at a time? Like my Handler and compressor, then duct work, then unit outside? Or is it more cost efficient to replace everything at once? any advise is HIGHLY appreciated. I am very skeptical on the contractors work around here, as almost all of them have shady reputations, but its summertime in Florida, and I'm desperate.. :help: