condensate drain cleaning?

Posted by ap on June 25, 2007, 10:54 am

Hello all,
We live in Georgia and have a Rheem A/C unit. I just read
about the need to have condensate drain cleaned out every year.
Thus far, we have never done this for the last 4 years in this
house.

Is once a year a good rule of thumb?
How does a person who is not hands-on type verify
if this needs to be done?

We have an attic where we go to change the A/C filters.
Then there are units outside the house. Should the drain
be checked outside the house?

Any help appreciated!
THANKS

Posted by Noon-Air on June 25, 2007, 11:34 am

> Hello all,
> We live in Georgia and have a Rheem A/C unit. I just read
> about the need to have condensate drain cleaned out every year.
> Thus far, we have never done this for the last 4 years in this
> house.
> Is once a year a good rule of thumb?
> How does a person who is not hands-on type verify
> if this needs to be done?
> We have an attic where we go to change the A/C filters.
> Then there are units outside the house. Should the drain
> be checked outside the house?
> Any help appreciated!
> THANKS

Call a local HVAC company and get set up on a service agreement. They will
take care of it, all you do is change the filter and write them a check once
a year to keep it serviced. Wasn't that easy??

Posted by Bill on June 25, 2007, 4:20 pm

I would check references.
I have used several "Professional" services, only to find out they all are
different. Some send some kid that is just learning.
I have heard from some, that some components in the 'Air Handler' need to be
removed to be cleaned (A-Coil). And not to let them cut a hole in the return
duct to clean it the A-Coil.
Your best bet is to get it 'Professionally' cleaned.... But by whom???

My AC has two drains. One from the drain pan (Emergency drain). The other
drains all the time. That line has a "T" in it and a cap that removes so I
can pour bleach in the line (Annually). It cleans the line out to the trap
next to where the compressor is outside.

>> Hello all,
>> We live in Georgia and have a Rheem A/C unit. I just read
>> about the need to have condensate drain cleaned out every year.
>> Thus far, we have never done this for the last 4 years in this
>> house.
>> Is once a year a good rule of thumb?
>> How does a person who is not hands-on type verify
>> if this needs to be done?
>> We have an attic where we go to change the A/C filters.
>> Then there are units outside the house. Should the drain
>> be checked outside the house?
>> Any help appreciated!
>> THANKS

> Call a local HVAC company and get set up on a service agreement. They will
> take care of it, all you do is change the filter and write them a check
> once a year to keep it serviced. Wasn't that easy??
>

Posted by Bubba on June 25, 2007, 5:21 pm

Thumb rules are always good. Just make sure how many thumbs you use.

>How does a person who is not hands-on type verify
>if this needs to be done?

Look in the right place.

>We have an attic where we go to change the A/C filters.
>Then there are units outside the house. Should the drain
>be checked outside the house?

Yes. Outside. Just look in the end of the white pipe. If its clear,
all is good.
Bubba

>Any help appreciated!
>THANKS

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