Blow Out Ac Drain Line

Regularly cleaning your drain line can help your equipment run more efficiently.

Blow out ac drain line.

Place a piece of tape over the switch so it isn t turned on while you are working. How to unclog ac drain line. If you can separate the cleanout from the ac or block the path of water back to the ac drain pan you can insert the cut off garden hose into the drain line as shown in this video and just gush. Vacuuming will be more effective if you have a partner plug up the other end of the line.

If the clog is severe start with method 2. If the unit has turned off due to a blockage you may need a bucket to collect the condensation resting in the drain pan. Kill the power for the air conditioner where you will be blowing air through the drain line. You can find the cut off switch for the ac unit in the main circuit breaker.

If that doesn t solve the problem locate the drain line access point near your indoor air handler. Remove cleaning port cap. To clear these clogs you will need to suck them out with a wet dry vac. For this to work well you need to make a tight connection between the hose and the line.

Alternatively you can use an air compressor to blast air into the air handler s end of the drain tube in the hopes of blowing the clog out the other end. Once the drain line is clear use a funnel to slowly pour a gallon of white vinegar through the tube. Over time your air conditioner hvac drain pipe gets clogged up and starts dripping because of the mold mildew and algae buil. Move the switch to the off setting.

You ll know your ac drain line is clogged if you see water pooling in the pan underneath the unit inside your home. Clean out your drain line with bleach in early springtime each year to kill mold and mildew and prevent future clogs. Turn hvac system off.