Comments on: How to Clean Out Your Air Conditioner’s Condensate Line https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/how-to-clean-out-your-air-conditioner-s-condensate-line/ Building science knowledge, HVAC design, & fun Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:34:21 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 By: Michael B https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/how-to-clean-out-your-air-conditioner-s-condensate-line/#comment-8501 Mon, 07 Sep 2015 09:40:00 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=how-to-clean-out-your-air-conditioners-condensate-line#comment-8501 In reply to Allison Bailes.

We have 2 HVAC Units in our
We have 2 HVAC Units in our finished basement (where we reside several hours per day) that drain into a sump pit. One is inches away from the pit; the other is approx. 50 feet away. Other than condensate from the HVAC units, this pit never has any other water in it. So the condensate that runs into the pit is never expelled. The, sump pit would seem to be a prefect mold breeding ground. Hence, my search for a way to keep both the (under the floor) 50’ drain pipe and pit as mold free as possible. Is there some sort of product/solution – e.g. bleach, peroxide etc. that could be safely run through the drain pipe and poured into the sump pit to prevent mold growth? Safe as in non-harmful to the sump pump, the PVC drain pipe and human health?

]]> By: Michael B https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/how-to-clean-out-your-air-conditioner-s-condensate-line/#comment-8502 Mon, 07 Sep 2015 05:40:00 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=how-to-clean-out-your-air-conditioners-condensate-line#comment-8502 We have 2 HVAC Units in our
We have 2 HVAC Units in our finished basement (where we reside several hours per day) that drain into a sump pit. One is inches away from the pit; the other is approx. 50 feet away. Other than condensate from the HVAC units, this pit never has any other water in it. So the condensate that runs into the pit is never expelled. The, sump pit would seem to be a prefect mold breeding ground. Hence, my search for a way to keep both the (under the floor) 50’ drain pipe and pit as mold free as possible. Is there some sort of product/solution – e.g. bleach, peroxide etc. that could be safely run through the drain pipe and poured into the sump pit to prevent mold growth? Safe as in non-harmful to the sump pump, the PVC drain pipe and human health?

]]> By: Richard P https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/how-to-clean-out-your-air-conditioner-s-condensate-line/#comment-8557 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 02:28:18 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=how-to-clean-out-your-air-conditioners-condensate-line#comment-8557 In reply to Ken.

Usually condensate coming
Usually condensate coming from a PVC pipe in the soffit is from your secondary emergency overflow pan or drain and is not normal. It would indicate your normal condensate drain is blocked. Next problem could be water from the ceiling so it needs to be checked.

]]> By: Ken https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/how-to-clean-out-your-air-conditioner-s-condensate-line/#comment-8555 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 01:35:55 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=how-to-clean-out-your-air-conditioners-condensate-line#comment-8555 I have noticed water dripping
I have noticed water dripping from a PVC pipe located above our outside AC unit (Central AC). I see homes around us where it drips and it turns all rusty and they just seem to ignore it. The pipe that drips is under the soffit. Is that the pipe that I need to vacuum out??

]]> By: Richard P https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/how-to-clean-out-your-air-conditioner-s-condensate-line/#comment-8558 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 22:28:18 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=how-to-clean-out-your-air-conditioners-condensate-line#comment-8558 Usually condensate coming
Usually condensate coming from a PVC pipe in the soffit is from your secondary emergency overflow pan or drain and is not normal. It would indicate your normal condensate drain is blocked. Next problem could be water from the ceiling so it needs to be checked.

]]> By: Ken https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/how-to-clean-out-your-air-conditioner-s-condensate-line/#comment-8556 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 21:35:55 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=how-to-clean-out-your-air-conditioners-condensate-line#comment-8556 I have noticed water dripping
I have noticed water dripping from a PVC pipe located above our outside AC unit (Central AC). I see homes around us where it drips and it turns all rusty and they just seem to ignore it. The pipe that drips is under the soffit. Is that the pipe that I need to vacuum out??

]]> By: Richard P https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/how-to-clean-out-your-air-conditioner-s-condensate-line/#comment-8475 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 02:18:32 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=how-to-clean-out-your-air-conditioners-condensate-line#comment-8475 In reply to Lori.

Try Rectorseal 68115 Hydrex A
Try Rectorseal 68115 Hydrex A/C Tabs

Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Rectorseal-68115-Hydrex-Tabs-200-Tablet/dp/B008A3UCYS/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1436738714&sr=8-2-fkmr1&keywords=algaecide+condensate+tablet#Ask

]]> By: Richard P https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/how-to-clean-out-your-air-conditioner-s-condensate-line/#comment-8476 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 22:18:32 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=how-to-clean-out-your-air-conditioners-condensate-line#comment-8476 Try Rectorseal 68115 Hydrex A
Try Rectorseal 68115 Hydrex A/C Tabs

Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Rectorseal-68115-Hydrex-Tabs-200-Tablet/dp/B008A3UCYS/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1436738714&sr=8-2-fkmr1&keywords=algaecide+condensate+tablet#Ask

]]> By: Lori https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/how-to-clean-out-your-air-conditioner-s-condensate-line/#comment-8473 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 08:27:37 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=how-to-clean-out-your-air-conditioners-condensate-line#comment-8473 In reply to Allison Bailes.

Crimeny. I read the ENTIRE
Crimeny. I read the ENTIRE comment thread hoping SOMEBODY would finally answer your question of what algaecide tablet to buy and no such luck. Lots of stuff about Legionnaire’s disease, though. (good grief).

We rent a condo, are on the 3rd floor,and have a sputtery window A/C unit leading us to want to treat that standing water in the condensate pan.

Can anybody recommend a specific product/ place to purchase?

Thanks!

(the hand licking comment post-bathroom trip cracked me up good!!)

]]> By: Lori https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/how-to-clean-out-your-air-conditioner-s-condensate-line/#comment-8474 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 04:27:37 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=how-to-clean-out-your-air-conditioners-condensate-line#comment-8474 Crimeny. I read the ENTIRE
Crimeny. I read the ENTIRE comment thread hoping SOMEBODY would finally answer your question of what algaecide tablet to buy and no such luck. Lots of stuff about Legionnaire’s disease, though. (good grief).

We rent a condo, are on the 3rd floor,and have a sputtery window A/C unit leading us to want to treat that standing water in the condensate pan.

Can anybody recommend a specific product/ place to purchase?

Thanks!

(the hand licking comment post-bathroom trip cracked me up good!!)

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