Yes, you should turn off your air conditioner immediately if it is leaking water or refrigerant. Leaving a leaking system running can result in severe water damage to your ceilings, drywall, and subfloors if the condensate drain pan overflows. Furthermore, if the leak involves refrigerant, continuing to run the system will cause the evaporator coils to freeze solid, placing catastrophic strain on the compressor motor and risking permanent burnout. Verification: Switch your indoor thermostat mode to "Off" and inspect the indoor unit to locate the source of the leak.
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