Water Dripping Down Siding

[Aaron Lancaster]

I own a two-story duplex where water constantly drips down the siding, even when it hasn't rained for days or weeks. My property manager had someone inspect the issue, and they initially said the AC unit was the problem. They claimed the compressor was overworking, used an outdated refrigerant that’s no longer available, the indoor coil had a cracked pan, and the system was beyond repair. So, I replaced the AC unit.

However, the water dripping outside persisted. My property manager then sent another technician who said the gutters need to be cleaned and recommended installing leaf guards around the entire duplex, along with larger downspouts and overflow guards, for a total of $3,013. This seems excessive and overpriced, especially since only the front of the building has the water issue. The sides and back are one-story, and I can easily clean those gutters myself during turnovers.

I’m also considering that periodic gutter cleanings might be more cost-effective than following the tech's recommendation.

Does this quote and the suggested work seem reasonable? Any advice on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated.