Clean-Your-AC-Condensate-Drain Line.txt

Clean Your AC Condensate Drain Line 
(sooner or later it the drain will clog and get your home's interior WET

How to prevent your HVAC drain from clogging.

I used to buy tablets at Home Depot to drop in my HVAC drip pan to prevent
the growth of mildew, algae and mold, which will block the drain pipe and
cause water to leak onto anything nearby my HVAC unit.
Home Depot Pan Tablet 30 ct:
   https://www.homedepot.com/p/AC-Safe-Pan-Tablet-30-ct-AC-913/203216149

How much vinegar do I need to clean my AC drain line?

By pouring a ¼ cup of vinegar into your AC's drain line, you will kill any
mold, algae, mildew, and other forms of bacteria or fungi, preventing it
from forming a buildup and causing a clog. Repeat this monthly for the best
results. NOTE if your drain line is currently CLOGGED, vinegar may seep
onto your floor (or wherever the drain pain sits)

https://aplusairconditioning.com/clean-ac-condensate-drain-line-vinegar/
How to Clean Your AC Condensate Drain Line With Vinegar in six easy steps

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to clean your drain line with vinegar
and keep everything operating at peak performance.

Step 1. Turn off your air conditioner. Turn the system off at the thermostat
        as well as at the breaker.

Step 2. Locate your condensate drain line. Your drain line is a PVC pipe
        located near your outdoor unit and is attached to the wall of your
        house.

Step 3. Identify the access point on the drain line. Most drain lines will
        have a T-shaped vent tee with a cover or cap. Remove the cap at the
        top of the drain and inspect for blockage.

Step 4. Flush with distilled vinegar. Add ¼ cup of distilled vinegar to the
        drain line through the opening where the cap was removed. It’s
        recommended you use regular distilled white vinegar, as the increased
        acidity boosts its cleaning properties. If you find the smell of
        vinegar foul, you can also use peroxide or hot water and a dash of
        dish soap.

Step 5. Let the solution sit for 30 minutes. Flush the pipe out with water to
        ensure everything is flowing freely and operating as it should.

Step 6. Repeat each month. Kill any harmful bacteria or buildup and make sure
        your system continues to operate at peak performance by cleaning your
        drain line every 30 days (probably way to often - DRW).

LIQUID DISHWASHER SOAP ALSO WORKS FINE.

NOTE - IN MY CASE, I add a little liquid dishwasher soap to the drip pan IN MY
HOUSE - It sits under the drip pan where the air is blown by cooling tubes/radiator
to cool off the air . This causes moisture to collect in the drip pan - the water
flows out UNLESS the drain tube is blocked by mold/algae/mildew, in which cause the
water will overflow the pan and make things nearby wet (which happened to me, once).

I am not responsible for any problems.
You do or do not do at your own risk.

Take Care,

David Woodsmall    http://www.woodsmall.com/