How much AC drainage is normal?
It’s completely normal for your AC to drain 5-20 gallons of water outside of your home (via the condensate drain). It’s NOT normal for your AC to drain any amount of water inside your home (around your indoor AC unit).
What causes an AC drain line to be clogged?
Signs the AC Drain Line is Clogged As indoor air circulates through the evaporator coil, dust, dirt and other airborne particles can be trapped by moisture. Build-up of this debris can be carried off as condensate drains from the coil. Over time, it can become trapped in your condensate drain line, causing blockage.
What should I do if my drain line backs up?
Typically, technicians will check your drain line as a part of a routine maintenance visit and clear out any debris or build-up that they notice, preventing your drain line from backing up in the first place. If your system does get clogged, you can easily prevent costly water damage if your system has a float switch.
What to do if your air conditioner drain pan is full of water?
If you have a problem with water in your air conditioner’s drain pan, call Del-Air Heating and Air Conditioning at 844-574-4578 for efficient AC troubleshooting that will help you solve the problem.
Why is my air conditioner drain pan on the wrong side?
If your air conditioner wasn’t installed properly, the drain pan may be angled in the wrong direction. Novices or those attempting a DIY installation might miss this simple yet essential alignment. The outlet for the drain should be on the lower side of the pan so that water flows toward it.
What should I do if my AC drain line is full?
Step 1: Turn Off The Power To Your AC. Turn the power off at the thermostat and at the breaker. Step 2: Find Your AC Drain Line. This is a PVC pipe that is usually situated outside, near your condenser unit. You might require a bucket at this point should your drain line be full. Step 3: Identify The Point Of Access On The Drain Line
Why is my AC drain line clogged in Arizona?
In Arizona, we usually see clogged AC drain lines during or right after the Monsoon season because there’s a lot of dust and debris being blown around, which can easily get into the drain line and cause a clog. However, a clogged drain line is not always the result of storms.
Typically, technicians will check your drain line as a part of a routine maintenance visit and clear out any debris or build-up that they notice, preventing your drain line from backing up in the first place. If your system does get clogged, you can easily prevent costly water damage if your system has a float switch.
How can you tell if your AC drain pipe is clogged?
Other signs of a clogged AC drain pipe include: Water flooding around the air handler unit. If your AC is not cooling or running at all due to a clogged AC pipe, the water safety switch would have been triggered preventing it from operating. A moldy smell throughout the house.