How To Unblock The AC Condensate Drainage Line of a typical DAIKIN Split-Type AC

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Depending upon which brand and which model of Split-Type Air Conditioning system you have, it can be a relatively simple process to unblock the drainage line - which is the most common cause of a split-type AC system to start dripping: aircaresolutionshk.com/this-i...
Daikin ACs are particularly well designed, and the vast majority of their ACs have been engineered with ease of dismantling and ease of deep cleaning as priority features.
So if you've got a split-type AC that has a blocked drainage line and you're handy with a screwdriver - you may want to try unblocking the drainage line for yourself if you're struggling to get an emergency booking with a professional HVAC technician.
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P.S. This is an impromptu video where we had invited the client to film the process after he had expressed an interest to learn how he could unblock a drainage line by himself. So it was filmed on the fly with no preparation, no script, and in a single shot with no other camera angles apart from a brief close-up of the algae that had caused the blockage. At a later date we will be preparing a more professional video with greater detail, better/closer camera angles for the various steps in the process, as well as demonstrating the process with a few other AC brands as well.
Disclaimer: ACs are electrical devices, so be sure to isolate the power by turning the AC off at the Circuit Breaker in the Main Fuse Box of your home. Simply turning it off with the remote control does not completely isolate the power. It should also be noted that AirCare Solutions personnel will utilize a pressure washer to flush drainage lines out - not simply the pressure from one's lungs. This clip was prepared purely to demonstrate that it can be a relatively straightforward task to unblock a split-type AC condensate drainage line with just a screwdriver and a short length of standard garden hose. Lastly, it should be noted that drainage pans, condensate, and condensate pipes, can contain significant levels of bacteria - so one should take care not to ingest any condensate if using ones lungs to force air pressure through a drainage line.

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  • @codypal55
    @codypal555 күн бұрын

    This is the best how-to video I’ve seen in years. Thank you for the clear instructions and efficient explanation.

  • @91tuca
    @91tuca4 күн бұрын

    We have 40+ Celsius degree here. Your video was life saving not exaggerating at all. Thank you!!❤

  • @amjmmint4786
    @amjmmint47866 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the visual demo. Had a roommate's room catching water. You probably saved me breaking the plastic minding the top clips. Mine were 4 that you pull toward you on the bracket piece to release, this was close to the ceiling so I had to use a mirror to see them. I had salvaged a long thin hose from the inside of a steam cleaner recently so I was able to feed it deep into the outflow pipe and palm roll it fast to knock any obstructions. The first time I reconnected the outflow tube to the mating piece I didn't have it on completely, so I took some drip from the vinegar I poured into the drip pan, second time looked good, parts cleaned up, reassembled. We saw more outflow from the pipe outside, I'll check back with the man in a few days.

  • @chriswoods2619
    @chriswoods26194 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much. Solved our issue on a 41°c Sunday without having to call a tech. I used an old vacuum to clear the blockage in the connection on the drip tray side.

  • @delvikingjr5739
    @delvikingjr57397 күн бұрын

    excellent video

  • @user-uv7wu6lf6d
    @user-uv7wu6lf6d5 ай бұрын

    Clear & accurate instructions, followed step by step, as described, and got the job done no problems. Thanks very much.

  • @tonybell2696
    @tonybell26966 ай бұрын

    Excellent clear instructions. Great experienced technician. My condensate line drains out under the roof flashing on the 2nd floor. Obviously, not feasible to use a vacuum cleaner outside on the roof. Much easier to blow the crap out using the hose as shown. Simples!

  • @abusalam293
    @abusalam2935 ай бұрын

    thank you so much, my ac drain line just sits outside the garage..will use vacumm since its easy. brilliant idea of unblocking a clogged line.

  • @mikedejianne1770
    @mikedejianne1770Ай бұрын

    Just what i needed great video 👍

  • @bereklamis
    @bereklamis2 күн бұрын

    Hello. I have a leaking Daikin FTXA50A2V1BW. Company who installed it connected drain pipe to the same drain where my bath goes. And they added a small trap before that. However now i read manual for this model and it clearly says “no traps!”. It has been working fine until bigger heat wave comes and it starts dripping a lot.

  • @lowprofile2412

    @lowprofile2412

    Күн бұрын

    Yeah me too

  • @mjsniper8247
    @mjsniper82473 ай бұрын

    Do you have a video dismantling the drain tray..thanks

  • @ed.t.hansen6499
    @ed.t.hansen64993 ай бұрын

    Photo of drain line would be good. . I only see wire flex in front

  • @LasdilElizaga
    @LasdilElizaga4 ай бұрын

    I have a newly bought ac last month and it produces a vinegary/musty smell on fan mode. Do you think this is the cause?

  • @Shr1nkk
    @Shr1nkkАй бұрын

    What about the snapping problem? The motors, it snaps every so often when swaying from right to left. How do I fix it without ordering a new part, my unit is relatively new. Only been over a year

  • @ed.t.hansen6499
    @ed.t.hansen64993 ай бұрын

    My ac, 15 yrs old has no drain in front. About same size. What year is this

  • @MaJorGLytCh
    @MaJorGLytCh19 күн бұрын

    Didn't even need to Hawk Tuah😂😂

  • @mayralopez1000
    @mayralopez100010 ай бұрын

    Why not he una a vacuum to suck everything out from outside all that for nothing

  • @ScottChiesa

    @ScottChiesa

    10 ай бұрын

    Because it's in Hong Kong on 64th floor.....there's no outside access

  • @aircaresolutionshongkong

    @aircaresolutionshongkong

    10 ай бұрын

    The point of the video is to demonstrate how easy it can often be to unblock a drainage line with just a screwdriver and a short length of hose :o) It can often take several days for people to be able to get a booking for a HVAC technician in Hong Kong...in the midst of hot humid summers in Hong Kong, it can be unbearable without an AC for a few days. So the objective of this clip is to illustrate that one doesn't necessarily need a HVAC technician to simply unblock a drainage line. Hong Kong is one of the top 3 'most vertical cities in the world' ----> the vast majority of the population live in high-rise apartment buildings...so it's exceptionally rare to be able to access the drainage line from outside (unless one wishes to spend several thousand Hong Kong dollars on installing scaffolding just to unblock a drainage line.

  • @user-ux5vr5ej5p

    @user-ux5vr5ej5p

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot for teaching me how to fix this problem ! I was able to get it working perfectly ! I’m really appreciate for your video ! Btw, he looks handsome😘 👍

  • @jeremyk4276

    @jeremyk4276

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@user-ux5vr5ej5phaha😂we come in to watch him teach how to clear the pipe, you cheekily spied on handsome him.

  • @user-ln7of9gs4s
    @user-ln7of9gs4s10 ай бұрын

    Why are you wearing a mask, but not wearing a mask?

  • @aircaresolutionshongkong

    @aircaresolutionshongkong

    10 ай бұрын

    We're respectful of our clients. Whilst there's no longer any mandatory obligation to wear masks in Hong Kong, many people are still choosing to do so as COVID-19 is still around. Some clients can have a variety of reasons for being extra cautious - such as having elderly parents at home, or being pregnant, or having a newborn. As Standard Operating Procedure our personnel all wear masks when they arrive at an appointment, and will only remove them if the client expressly advises that it's not necessary. Our personnel is 'wearing a mask but not wearing a mask' as the client had advised him that he didn't need to wear one, and it was simply easier to pull it down than to completely remove it. As we also mentioned in the video description above - this clip was an impromptu one (the client is the one that's holding the phone camera actually) so it was just a 'spur of the moment' decision to film it

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