Water Under Carpet In Car

Within a few minutes you should see water start to drip out of the drain tube.

Water under carpet in car.

If water sits for too long in a car s carpet mold can grow and cause bad smells. This was the first year of ownership. In the winter it s easy to soak your carpet unless you have floor mats with a lip all the way around to hold the water. Where is the water coming from.

If you have antifreeze in your system the water on the floor will aslo feel somewhat slimy. To finish the job take the car to you local car wash and use a wet dry vacuum cleaner to pull the remaining moisture out of the carpet. A wet carpet is not the only sign of water leaking in a car. Place a window unit or standup model fan either in the open car door or right beside it.

No matter how much you towel or vacuum off your car s surfaces any fabric and carpeting in your car as well as the chassis beneath will be damp to the touch. Today we find and fix the water leaking inside my car. It s often accompied by slight fogging of the windshield and possibly the sweet smell of antifreeze. This is due to clogged sunroof drains.

Water leaking from under the car can be normal especially on hot days when you ve been cranking the a c at full blast. The system cools the cabin by pulling humidity from the air and that moisture needs a place to go. The dealer replaced all of the carpet and insulation to be sure the mold was removed. Turn the ac on full and allow it to run.

Pull the wire out drop the car down off the jack stands and start it. Car a c systems are actually designed to allow water to drain out of your vehicle. Use airflow to clear out moisture. You should also check to see if your vehicle has drain plugs in the floor that you can open up to release any trapped water.

Allow it to run continuously for at least 2 days or until the water in your carpet has evaporated. The carpet was not wet but the insulation under the carpet was soaked. Put a fan in your car to generate airflow and evaporate moisture.