Why is my Friedrich MR24Y3H producing water from the outdoor unit?
- JJennifer LinSep 13, 2025
During heating operation, water may be produced from the outdoor unit of your Friedrich air conditioner due to automatic defrosting operation.

Why is my Friedrich MR24Y3H producing water from the outdoor unit?
During heating operation, water may be produced from the outdoor unit of your Friedrich air conditioner due to automatic defrosting operation.
| Brand | Friedrich |
|---|---|
| Model | MR24Y3H |
| Category | Air Conditioner |
| Language | English |
Defines the meaning of DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION symbols used in the manual for safety instructions.
Explains the inverter technology for efficient room temperature control and energy saving.
Details the economy operation mode, limiting current and suppressing power consumption for energy savings.
Explains the automatic switching between cooling, dry, and heating modes to maintain set temperature.
Covers maintaining room temperature at 50°F to prevent excessive cooling.
Explains setting integrated ON and OFF timer operations within a 24-hour period.
Details how the sleep timer adjusts thermostat settings and turns off the unit automatically.
Introduces the wireless remote controller for convenient operation.
Explains optimal airflow direction for cooling (horizontal) and heating (downward).
Details the three-dimensional air direction swing control for better comfort.
Mentions the removable intake grille for easy cleaning and maintenance.
Highlights the mildew-resistant air filter for cleaner use and easier care.
Explains the super quiet operation mode that reduces airflow for quieter performance.
Covers the optional wired remote controller and its additional/restricted functions.
Identifies and describes the components of the indoor unit, including control panel and grille.
Identifies and describes the components of the outdoor unit, including intake and outlet ports.
Identifies and describes the buttons and display elements of the remote controller.
Instructions on how to turn on the air conditioner by activating the circuit breaker.
Guides on inserting batteries into the remote controller, ensuring correct polarity.
Instructions for setting the current time on the remote controller using the clock adjust buttons.
Explains how to operate the remote controller by pointing it at the signal receiver.
Instructions on mounting the remote controller holder and placing the controller.
Steps to start the unit and select the desired operating mode (AUTO, COOL, DRY, HEAT, FAN).
Instructions for adjusting the thermostat setting for cooling, heating, and dry modes.
Guides on selecting fan speed from AUTO, HIGH, MED, LOW, and QUIET options.
Details how to activate super quiet operation for reduced airflow and noise.
Instructions on how to stop the air conditioner operation by pressing the start/stop button.
Explains how the unit automatically detects room conditions to select the proper operating mode.
Explains specific operational characteristics for Heating, Cooling, Dry, and Fan modes.
Guides on setting individual ON or OFF timers for the air conditioner.
Instructions for setting a sequence of ON and OFF timer operations within a 24-hour period.
Explains the program timer's capability to integrate ON and OFF operations in a single sequence.
Instructions for activating the sleep timer function for automatic thermostat adjustment and shutdown.
Explains how the sleep timer automatically modifies thermostat settings during operation.
Details how to adjust the vertical airflow direction using the remote controller's SET button.
Details how to adjust the horizontal airflow direction using the remote controller's SET button.
Instructions for activating the swing operation for up/down and left/right airflow direction.
Instructions for stopping the swing operation and returning to the previous setting.
Steps to activate the economy operation mode and its indicator lamp.
Steps to deactivate the economy operation mode and turn off the indicator lamp.
Instructions for activating the minimum heat operation to maintain room temperature.
Instructions for stopping the minimum heat operation.
Instructions for operating the unit using the main unit controls when the remote controller is unavailable.
Step-by-step guide for removing and cleaning the intake grille.
Instructions for removing, cleaning, and replacing the air filter.
Addresses issues where the unit does not operate immediately after starting or power restoration.
Explains common noises and potential smells encountered during operation.
Troubleshoots mist/steam emission and weak or stopped airflow.
Explains water production from the outdoor unit during heating and automatic defrosting.
Checks for power supply, fuses, circuit breakers, and timer operation.
Checks filter, airflow blockage, thermostat settings, open windows, and sunlight.
Checks SUPER QUIET setting and remote controller battery status.
Explains heating performance based on outdoor temperature and heat-pump principle.
Describes the automatic defrosting function to prevent performance reduction in cold conditions.
Explains how the unit automatically restarts in its previous mode after a power interruption.
Provides recommended operating temperature and humidity ranges for cooling, dry, and heating modes.
Lists the indoor and outdoor unit models for different capacities (18Y, 24Y).
Details cooling capacity, input power, and current for both models.
Details heating capacity, input power, and current for both models.











