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A/C Drain Line Clogged? Here are the Signs

By Angie Lyczkowski | Published: July 16, 2019

Your air conditioner helps you maintain the proper home humidity levels, and the drain line plays a huge role in that. The filtered excess moisture collects in a drip pan. The drain line deposits this water out of your home. Over time, mold, algae, mildew, dust, and dirt can accumulate in the drain line and clog it up. A clogged A/C drain pipe can cause backflow of water inside your air conditioning unit and damage critical components.

So how can you identify a clogged A/C drain pipe? Watch out for the signs below.

Standing Water

Typically, clogged drain lines involve water leaking from the A/C unit. You’re likely to find a pool of stagnant water around your unit.

However, it’s worth mentioning that due to the location of central HVAC systems, standing water around the A/C could be from another source. For that reason, you’ll want to ascertain that the water is dripping from your unit before concluding that you have a drain line problem.

Once you’ve established the culprit, make sure you call in a professional.

Drip Pan is Full or Moldy

A clog that stops water from traveling down the drain pipe will make it back up into the pan. If your pan is consistently full, your drain line is probably clogged.

An always-full drip pan will also encourage mold growth. If you smell a musty odor, you should inspect the pan. If the smell is coming from it or you can spot visible mold, you should have the problem addressed quickly to avoid further damage by the mold.

Water Damage

You may not see a full drip pan or standing water. However, look out for other signs of your home having water damage, such as water spots on the floor or near the fan or unit.

Regularly scheduled HVAC maintenance and drain line cleaning are the best steps you can take to prevent a clogged A/C drain pipe. If you need quality air conditioning maintenance or repair services in the Lorain area, don’t hesitate to contact us at Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning.

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