AC Drain Line Repair in Fort Myers, FL
An AC in Southwest Florida can pull gallons of water out of the air on a muggy day. When that water can't drain, it ends up in pans, closets and ceilings.
Request an AC contractorHow the drain works
Water drips off the cold indoor coil into a pan, then runs through a PVC line to the outside or a drain. Algae and dust slowly narrow the pipe.
Signs of a clog
Water around the air handler, a full secondary pan, a musty closet, a ceiling stain under an attic unit or an AC that shuts off for no clear reason.
Float switches
Many systems have a safety switch that stops the AC when the pan fills. It protects the ceiling, but it also means no cooling until the drain is cleared.
Clearing it
A technician can vacuum the line from outside, flush it and check the trap and slope. Some homes benefit from a cleanout tee for easier service.
Prevention
Flushing the line each spring and adding the cleaning tablets or treatment your contractor recommends keeps algae down through the rainy months.
Attic air handlers
Units in the attic need a working secondary pan and switch. If the secondary pan has water in it, the main drain is already blocked.
Get it cleared
Tell the contractor where the air handler is and what you're seeing. Send a request and an AC contractor will get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I clear the drain line myself?
- Pouring water into the access port tells you whether it flows. A real clog is better cleared with a wet vacuum or by a technician.
- Why does the line keep clogging?
- Algae grows quickly in warm, wet lines. Poor slope or a missing trap can make it worse.
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