How to Detach an AC Main Pan

The main drip pan in your home air conditioning unit is a flat pan that catches condensation as the unit operates. This pan is located on the bottom of the air conditioner and has a drain line connected to it that disposes of excess water. If you've noticed leaking on your air conditioning unit, it could be the result of a bad pan. You can remove the current pan in order to replace it with a new one.

Wrench

Instructions

- 1
  Locate the main breaker panel in your home and flip the switch that controls the AC circuit to the "Off" position.
- 2
  Locate the access panel on the front of the AC unit. This panel covers the internal coils. It will likely be located on the bottom of the unit.
- 3
  Remove the access panel to expose the drip pan, located under the coils. There will be a drain pipe connected to the pan.
- 4
  Loosen the pipe where it connects to the drain pan using your wrench. Remove the pipe.
- 5
  Locate the connectors on the side of the drip pan itself. This is where the pan connects to the AC unit.
- 6
  Loosen the coupling where the pan connects with your wrench and remove the pan from the AC unit.

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