Air Conditioning - How do I unclogged A/C drain line?

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dhumeston
08-01-04, 09:12 AM
My central AC unit has a tray to collect water that forms, and then a small PVC line that is suppose to carry the water away. It's clogged, so water drips and forms a puddle under the fan. The PVC line travels to the floor and goes down. Don't know where it comes out. Of course, there are a few right turns and left turns, so I need some way to clear that line? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Dart Humeston
South Florida USA


Ed Imeduc
08-01-04, 10:49 AM
If you cant find the outlet of it . Cut the line near the unit. Take a shop vac and blow and suck both ways. put the pipe back with a coupling. Clean the drain pan in the unit also. Some 50/50 clorox and water in it will help.

ED ;)

Mike Swearingen
08-01-04, 11:11 AM
I just use a water hose nozzle to blow the AC condensate line, and you can use a portbale air tank or air compressor.
Cleaning the tray as Ed suggested is a good idea.
Good Luck!
Mike


dhumeston
08-03-04, 07:02 PM
Thanks to everyone for your help, I'll have at it this weekend.
Dart Humeston