Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a drain pan that comprises a base pan section having a central air flow opening located therethough and an anchoring rim section located along the air flow opening. A condensate deflector is located at the air flow opening and at an end of the at least one anchoring rim section. The condensate deflector and anchoring rim section form a corner, wherein an upper portion of the corner extends along a same side of the opening as the anchoring rim section. The drain pan further comprises a condensate channel located between an outer perimeter of the base pan section and the condensate deflector. The condensate channel extends from one side of the base pan section to an opposing side of the base pan section. A method of fabricating the drain pan is also provided.