How can you tell if your AC drain line is clogged?
Over time, mold and mildew can grow inside the drain line and cause problematic clogs. You’ll know your AC drain line is clogged if you see water pooling in the pan underneath the unit inside your home.
What should I do if my AC unit is clogged?
If you are unable to clear the clog this way after a full minute, then you may need to call an HVAC company to come inspect your unit. You can make sure you cleared the clog by pouring some water into the drain line’s access hole, located inside your home where the drain line comes out of the unit, and watching to see if it runs out the other end.
What’s the best way to unclog an AC drain?
Turn on the wet/dry vac to the highest suction power for 5-6 seconds. Check the vacuum’s waste holding compartment to see if you sucked out the clog. If the clog persists, then keep running the vacuum in intervals of 5-6 seconds until you have run it for a total of 1 minute.
Where is the drain line in an AC system?
Every home AC system has a drain line that runs from the condenser coils inside the home to the exterior of the home or another drainage point. Over time, mold and mildew can grow inside the drain line and cause problematic clogs.
Over time, mold and mildew can grow inside the drain line and cause problematic clogs. You’ll know your AC drain line is clogged if you see water pooling in the pan underneath the unit inside your home.
If you are unable to clear the clog this way after a full minute, then you may need to call an HVAC company to come inspect your unit. You can make sure you cleared the clog by pouring some water into the drain line’s access hole, located inside your home where the drain line comes out of the unit, and watching to see if it runs out the other end.
Turn on the wet/dry vac to the highest suction power for 5-6 seconds. Check the vacuum’s waste holding compartment to see if you sucked out the clog. If the clog persists, then keep running the vacuum in intervals of 5-6 seconds until you have run it for a total of 1 minute.
How do I unclog the AC drain on my Mitsu endeavor?
You may need to unclog your AC drain with a wire or clothes-hanger. The drain is located on the firewall. There is an opening that you can insert a wire thru. To thread this wire into the rubber hose, angle slightly downward. I show you how on this 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor Loading…