177 posts, read 1,313,607 times 50 posts, read 108,199 times Originally Posted by newlocustpt Thanks, I imagine you then took the top off then to wash from the inside? Lots of screws, but sort of hard to direct the water inside with the top on right? 25,644 posts, read 21,697,976 times 662 posts, read 1,223,982 times Originally Posted by timfountain Well I kind of figured that was obvious. HOWEVER, you are correct and I am sure many people would forget or neglect this little item.(Today's mechanical code requires an auto safety switch to be installed on all new equipment to protect against water damage)This is a sign that something is either leaking or dripping not draining. Although it needs prompt attention, sometimes it is only a very minor problem. In the cooling mode, the indoor evaporator coil and the suction line sweats. That's why it is wrapped in black insulation. If the insulation is missing or has been torn or split, it can cause dripping.

Obviously this is easy to repair. The evaporator produces a lot of water during the summer as it removes excess humidity from the air. The water runs down the outside of the coil into a pan that has a drain. The drain goes outside the house into a gutter or directly to the ground. If the coil is dirty, the water mixes with the dirt; the dirty water ends up in the pan, the drain trap or anywhere else it can cause a problem. As the water flows by gravity, it doesn't take much dirt to clog a drain and if your coil is located in the attic or finished room, serious damage can result. This is a very important reason for having clean filters and an annual inspection that includes coil cleaning. Sometimes the indoor coil actual ices up. When the ice melts, excessive water all over the floor or ceiling is the result. Indoor water problems are not just limited to summer. Some of today's high efficiency furnaces also produce condensation, which must be drained. A central humidifier also can cause leaks.

All of these things emphasize the necessity for annual inspections plus you should always keep your eyes open for water, as it is a sure sign that something is amiss. Sometimes it is a simple fix; Below is a list of possible causes and things to check. ac unit in a carItems in blue can be addressed or fixed by the homeowner. typical cost of a new ac unitThose in red usually require a service call.what size should my ac unit be Suction line missing insulation Drain line moved or not pitched downward Blocked pan, trap or drain Indoor coil frozen due to malfunction Dirty or defective evaporative coil Broken fittings or pipe; Kinked tubing Humidifier over filling or leaking “What Do I Do if My Air Conditioner’s Drain Line is Clogged?”

Got a clogged condensate drain line eh? It’s a messy problem, which many Phoenix-area homeowners have. You should get this fixed fast because a drain line clog can cause big problems like: Causing hundreds to thousands of dollars in water damage Allowing harmful contaminants like mold, mildew, virus and bacteria to grow in the drain line Starting a house fire due to backed up water leaking onto electrical components of your heating and cooling system There are two things you can do to unclog it: Call on a professional air conditioning technician from George Brazil If you want to do it yourself, this article will give you a simple method of unclogging the drain line. There may be more wrong with your a/c unit than just the drain line, so we highly recommend calling George Brazil to at least diagnose the problem. Follow these instructions to unclog your air conditioner’s drain line Step 1: Get out your wet/dry vacuum You’ll be using a wet/dry vacuum to suck out whatever is obstructing the drain line.

Step 2: Find the main drain line outside of your home Most homes have a main drain line and a secondary drain line. The secondary drain line is usually located higher and water drips out when the main drain line is clogged. The main drain line is located near the ground on the outside of your home.  It’ll be a 3/4-quarter inch PVC pipe that’s coming out of your home. Step 3: Connect the wet/dry vacuum hose to the main drain line Now we get to the fun part. Before you turn on the vacuum, make sure that the hose has a good seal on the PVC pipe or its suction power won’t be as effective. Let the vacuum run for 3 minutes or so. Step 4: Check the vacuum for algae water and other debris After 3 minutes has passed, turn off the vacuum and check it to see if you were able to get anything out. You’ll likely find algae, dirt, dust, and/or insects in the vacuum alongside all the water that had been backed up. Toss the junk, and you’re done! If you don’t feel comfortable unclogging your own drain line, contact George Brazil for a repair visit.

Scheduling online saves you 10%! Bonus: How to avoid future drain line clogs Avoiding clogged drain lines is easy if your air conditioner gets an annual tune-up. Our service technicians will check your drain line as a part of a typical maintenance visit. But if your system does get clogged, you can easily prevent costly water damage if your system has a float switch. A float switch detects when water is backing up due to a clogged condensate line and shuts off your cooling system, preventing it from producing any more water and leaking everywhere. On your next maintenance visit, we recommend asking your George Brazil technician to install the float switch for you and to double check the cleanliness of your air conditioner’s drain line. Portable Air Conditioners FAQ Eco-Pure Room Air Purifier - Five Stages Air Purification System Eco-Pure Personal Air Purifier - Five Stages Air Purification System 200 - 300 square feet 300 - 400 square feet