I bought a house a few months ago and when I bought it I noticed what appeared to be a water spot on the ceiling of the top floor. Of course I didn't do anything about it until heavy rains over the weekend made it worse. I climbed into the attic to see what is going on and found water around the attic furnace directly above the water spot: From what I can tell, there is a drip tray around the furnace for collecting water, and that PVC pipe is supposed to drain it. I can see if the try or the pipe has a leak, but I'm more concerned about how the water is getting into the tray and whether it's normal for that much water to accumulate. Is anyone familiar with this setup? If condensation can be ruled out, and it only leaks when it rains, is it oil or gas fired? If yes, then it most likely has a chimney, and probably a metal one. Depending on your roofing material you should have someone look at the flashing around the chimney. I'm sure the experts will chime in and possibly correct me and/or my terminology, but that looks like a condensation tray.

And it's intended to catch water from your AC unit. It looks like your tray has some gunk and debris and it's possible that this stuff has clogged the PCV pipe. If you're sure this isn't coming from a leak in the roof, I would guess the leak is caused by the condensation due to the humidity from the rain. If you can maneuver for access, you may be able to fit a shop vac on the end and suck/blow out the pipe.free standing ac units 'reviewsBrowse other questions tagged hvac furnace or ask your own question.ac unit completely frozenCustomer Care » Seasonal Home Checklistac unit in the rain Keep your new home beautiful! These home maintenance tips add to the beauty of your new home - and also help protect it. Change Furnace Filter (Monthly)

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Inspect Weather-stripping on All Doors Inspect Furnace for Proper Operation Inspect Dryer Vent for Lint and Debris Seed and feed lawn Rake and Compost Leaves Apply Pest Control (Annually) Lubricate door hinges, latches and harware Re-Caulk Control Joints in Driveway Keep garage door closed to cut down heat loss. Drain Outside Faucets and Remove all Hoses Find Your New Home Albuquerque, New MexicoAthens, GeorgiaAtlanta, GeorgiaAustin, TexasCharlotte, North CarolinaColorado Springs, ColoradoDallas/Fort Worth, TexasDenver, ColoradoFort Myers, FloridaHouston, TexasJacksonville, FloridaNashville, TennesseeNew Braunfels, TexasOlympia, WashingtonOrlando, FloridaPhoenix, ArizonaSan Antonio, TexasSeattle, WashingtonTacoma, WashingtonTampa, FloridaTucson, Arizona The rainy season (梅雨, つゆ) has arrived. Bleak, gray, rainy season, or 梅雨 Apparently beginning 12 days earlier than last year in central Japan, according to tenki.jp, and also earlier than normal in southern Japan as well.

Though it doesn’t feel all that humid yet. I typically associate the rainy season with tropical jungle-like humidity that makes you feel like you’re living in a sauna. Don’t be fooled though - it will likely sneak up on us before we know it. For now, my pregnant self will enjoy the moderate temperatures and bearable humidity levels. Oh, and for those who may not know, it doesn’t actually rain constantly during the rainy season in Japan - it will either spontaneously downpour or sometimes rain for a while in variations between sprinkling and heavier rain, with some breaks here and there. Before coming to Japan, being from Seattle (U.S.), I rarely, if ever, used an umbrella. In fact, it’s usually quite easy to tell the difference between locals and tourists in Seattle for this very reason. (Everyone thinks it rains there all the time, but it doesn’t - it’s just cloudy most of the year). So I came to Japan with no umbrella, figuring I could just buy one somewhere easily (but in no hurry).

Except that my friend and I got caught in the rain on our second day here. Not Seattle drizzle we were familiar with. As we were outside with no cover, we were instantly soaked (as if we'd fallen into a pool or something), and spent the next 10 minutes or so running from building cover to building cover to the nearest convenience store to buy an umbrella. (With bystanders laughing at us good-naturedly, of course). Of course, by the time we bought the umbrella and walked out of the store, the rain stopped. That’s Japan for you. Everyone gave us strange looks when we entered the hotel again, dripping all over the floor. Lesson learned: During the rainy season, Always. So, in honor of the arrival of this year’s , I pull from the archives: 40 tips to survive the rainy season in Japan There are also some good suggestions in the comments, so be sure to read those as well! And of course, a few more to add: 41. Forget number 4 on the previous list - with all the energy conservation we should be doing, go out instead and share the A/C instead of using it at home.

(Although with the temps the way they are right now there really isn’t much of a need for A/C...) 42. Check tenki.jp or yahoo to find out the expected laundry index for the next few days, so you know the optimal time to do laundry. (Although, keep in mind drying inside or using a dryer at the laundromat may be a better idea when it’s really humid or wet.) 43. Get out, travel, and boost Japan’s economy! Sure, the weather isn’t ideal, but travel is typically pretty low during this time - you may score some great deals and perhaps run into less crowds. Besides, some places in Japan look absolutely stunning in the rain and/or on cloudy days. Just carry an umbrella. 44. Pick up some hydrogen peroxide to help clean the mold that will accumulate - especially in your bathroom/shower area (hydrogen peroxide is kinder to the environment than bleach). 45. Mix up some vinegar+water - if you notice your clothes smell worse, particularly in the underarm area, spritz some vinegar mixed with water on the area right after you take off the shirt, then wash normally.