I forgot to stop by and thank you. The bleach didn’t really work, so I taped the hose of my shop vac to the end of the condensation line outside. Sucked the gunk right out! It’s going to be 108 today...at least😎 but the ac works now.

Thanks, got ac running again. May still have an ac expert look at it. Very helpful.

Thanks for this video! I was able to fix my unit without being charged through the roof! lol God bless you man!

Just fixed mine. Took ten minutes and saved me a bundle. Thanks!

This video was PERFECT! It helped me resolve my own issue exactly. Thank you so much! Couldn’t have done it without you. #grateful

@LuisCarlos-fy6rq

5 жыл бұрын

Hey I did the same thing and guess what works for me tnx to this guys

Good shit Brother! I appreciate you sharing this video and helping us KZreadrs out! Thanks again!

I spent $100 today cos I had the same issue. Just right after the guy who fixed it left, it leaked again. I realized it was the drain line that was clogged. KZread to the rescue, found your video and in less than 5 mins I fixed the problem. Thank you for sharing!!!

@diysave1136

3 жыл бұрын

glad it worked for you.

thanks for the video, very helpful.

thank you that worked great!

Very helpful video, thanks. Subscribed :)

Great video. Thanks

Found out my unit was leaking yesterday. Now I know what to do. Thanks

Thank you I will try your method today

super helpful!!! thank you!!

@diysave1136

5 жыл бұрын

I am glad that it worked for you!!

Thanks for info

Thank you and Subscribed! So for us, the drain pan was bone dry but starting the other day the pipe under the roof eave, was dripping madly. So the PE Pipe was very clogged as well as the drain pipe itself. So I poured the bleach water mix down both of them, then used my leaf blower to blow down both pipes and that seemed to have stopped the dripping. My wife was outside when I was doing this and she said all the bleach and water came out in a pour. I’m guessing the pipes were clogged for a long time but this 100 degree heat melted some of the gunk which was why it was constantly dripping because water was trapped in there for a long time. Once all the gunk was clear, the water was free to flow and now no more dripping:) I will check again tomorrow to be sure but I think we are good so thank you sir 🤠

@diysave1136

4 жыл бұрын

Hope all works out for you.

@deepb249

2 жыл бұрын

What is PE PIPE? And Why did you use LEAF BLOWER?

You just saved me some money my friend. Thank you for posting. Liked and subbed.

Thank you so much , I subscribed

I dont think I have a drain pan. Mine like flooded into the hallway. I see the gunk inside the pipe and it over flowed. Must have been leaking for days. This was most helpful. Thank you!

@KimberlyCachanilla

4 жыл бұрын

How did you fix it? Mine is leaking in the hallway and I see spots of water on my carpet

@KilledbyBigfoot

4 жыл бұрын

Mizz Cachanilla there was a pvc pipe on the side of the house, sticking out of the wall. Drips water when we run ac. I duct-taped a shop vac to the end and ran it for a minute or so. It sucked the piped clear so the water wouldn’t back up into the house anymore.

@big31074

3 жыл бұрын

@@KilledbyBigfoot I did the wet vac thing but ours doesn't go outside the house. It drips to the restroom sink. The AC tech suggested we get a secondary float switch in case the first switch fails to avoid an overflow in the attic.

Thank you!!!!

very useful information

Thank you!

Awesome thanks for the UL👍 works perfect

Thanks Man

My unit doesn't have a trap or a cap. Do i need to take off a door or something?

I liked and subscribed to you.

Thank you so much! I pride myself on keeping my rental up and not having to bother my landlord 😄 I really didn’t want to have to call him. You’re a lifesaver. ❤️ (I’m gonna use vinegar if it happens again though. I read some comments advising against bleach. Wouldn’t wanna cause any pipe damage.)

@f22bmw

2 жыл бұрын

That what you pay your landlord for.. just saying

@delg1211

Жыл бұрын

yes, white vinegar safer and just as effective ;)

Yes, you will be going back! Those chemical will destroy the rubber parts in the condensate pump. Recommend using Dawn dish soap for maintenance. To clear a drain use a1/2 or 3/8 in vinyl tube with black tape wrapped around the end for a tighter fit when you put it into the clean out and blow.

Did you find the Clorox 50/50 bleach and water more efficient or affective than drain tablets?

What is the thing you used to drain the huge amount of water in the pan?

Thanks. Should you see liquid dripping from the condensate pipe outside if it is unclogged?

@diysave1136

3 жыл бұрын

Once it's unclogged. You should not see dripping water from that pipe. If you do, it could be the remaining water I am thinking. Hope this helps.

Your's is a good method! I use the pressure side of a hand held vacuum pump (at the trap) (just before the season starts) and have not had a problem. Also check the exit to the downspout every few weeks (in season) to make sure water is coming out. Air conditioner drain drains into the gutter 2 floors up.

Should there be water in drain pan or completely dry

What did you use to suck the water out

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@8Jallin

4 жыл бұрын

Just did man. So quick question. theres a main and a secondary drain pipes correct? The pan is the secondary or emeegency? Where do both pipes go to? Where does the water end up?

sadly, mine is not set up like this at all. the vent is too high to reach, the drain pipe just stubs into a black drain pipe that has the P trap then it immediately takes a turn to the right. Almost impossible to get a snake to follow that mess.

Vinger is best for the pipes

How can I be 100% sure which one is the drain line opening where you poured the bleach water mixture?

What did you use to pump the water out of the drain pan?

@diysave1136

6 жыл бұрын

link in the comment section :) ..hope this helps!!

@richardm.9821

6 жыл бұрын

Use a shop-vac.

@sminstudios

6 жыл бұрын

Towels or wait for it to evaporate.

I used my leaf blower to push it out, then bleach. Saved 180.00

@ddieterichful

4 жыл бұрын

A shop vac (blower side) ought to work just fine, too

Vinegar won't kill the algae inside the drain lines, go to Wallmart and buy pool supplies chorine and mix 50/50.

Ok, so I heard some ppl don’t advice putting bleach in the drain pipe because supposedly it can buildup dry bleach which can stick onto the inner walls of the drain pipe.. but other ppl say it’s ok to use bleach.. so is it ok or not??

@diysave1136

5 жыл бұрын

50:50 bleach water is fine to add...Since I have unclogged, I don't have any issue. If you are worried, please add Vinegar instead. Hope this helps!

@smallfrye1976

2 жыл бұрын

NO - DO NOT EVER USE BLEACH! NOT EVER

@moonpiespotlight4759

2 жыл бұрын

old post but bleach will corrode your evaporator coils.

There’s a handheld tool that you insert a C02 cartridge in that works great. You actually here the clog blow through the line. That’s the best way I would think.

@gratefuldead2379

5 жыл бұрын

Dingle Berry...... No I would say probably 15 bucks at most at your local hardware.

@neverwasthere

3 жыл бұрын

@@gratefuldead2379 Hi Josh. Could you please show us the link to this wonderful handheld tool with a CO2 cartridge. I poured a gallon of bleach to no avail. So I called in service and had my clogged drain line serviced for $180. The repair man used a Nitrogen tank and a blow gun for that. I guess your handheld tool will do the same trick. It will be really apreciated. Thanks.

@gratefuldead2379

3 жыл бұрын

neverwasthere....... Well I don’t know how to show a link but if you google drain gun it will pop up. I found one on amazon for 29.99 but I’d say you could get it cheaper at a large hardware store. Lowe’s or Home Depot. Something like that.

@neverwasthere

3 жыл бұрын

@@gratefuldead2379 Hi Josh, I googled Lowe's and found one called "DiversiTech Drain gun" for $67 without CO2 cartridge. However Lowes doesn't sell the CO2 cartridge. Another web site sells CO2 for $32/each. It says they are not responsible if these CO2 cartridge don't fit the drain gun physically from Lowes. It's close to $100 per pop.

@gratefuldead2379

3 жыл бұрын

neverwasthere .......... well u can get co2 cartridges at your local Walmart. That gun takes regular co2 like Walmart sales. As far as the drain gun Diverse Tech I found the same one on amazon for 39.99. The reason I can’t really tell you where to get it is I got mine thru work and the co2 cartridges. We order them through a company called Chadwell. I don’t know if they sale to public or not.

Costgard condensate drain seal

I did not have water on the pan but water is dripping outside. I did exactly what you said. What is wrong?

@diysave1136

2 жыл бұрын

I doubt it's the issue. I would just keep eye on AC

What did you use to drain the water? Homemade siphon?

@diysave1136

Жыл бұрын

I bought it from Amazon. Link in description.

How did you get the water out of the drain pan? Did you have a pump or did you siphon it?

@diysave1136

6 жыл бұрын

Please check the description of the video. hope this helps!

Thanks, I used vinegar in my pipes after watching your video because I don’t have bleach, 20 seconds later my AC turned on and stayed on.

@diysave1136

6 жыл бұрын

Glad that it worked out for you!! Vinegar works fine too. I might try that next time if that ever happens. I hope not lol

@jpecinajr

4 жыл бұрын

Did you dilute the vinegar with water 50/50?

What is that thing you used to drain it ?

@diysave1136

7 жыл бұрын

please check the comments of the video. If that 's the one you are asking...?

@StR8uP254

6 жыл бұрын

DIY Save why can't you just answer the question? Some people don't have time to go over all the comments in videos!!

@beachplease808

6 жыл бұрын

Because he put a link to the pump in the description.

Did you day you added a FULL CUP or 4 CUPS. Ty.

@diysave1136

4 жыл бұрын

4 cups. you may need more or less. Just check in between each cup to see if you need more. hope this helps.

@caligirl3000

4 жыл бұрын

@@diysave1136 ty. I'm having it repaired as we speak. Seemed a part on the outside unit needed to be replaced. Ty for your response. Much appreciated!!!!

@diysave1136

4 жыл бұрын

@@caligirl3000 hope all works out

Did anyone notice that the pipe that gets fresh air from outside for combustion isn’t hooked up

How do I remove water from the pan?

@johnpinniss6949

6 жыл бұрын

Oh I see the link at amazon. Thank you very much for the video!

@coach02

5 жыл бұрын

wet / dry vacuum

What happens if the drain pan pipe is full of water?

@big31074

3 жыл бұрын

It will fill up and trip the float switch. Turns off the whole ac unit and it's annoying.

@The_Black_Anarchist

2 жыл бұрын

So you will need a shop vac.

Is the pipe supposed to keep dripping water or sweating?

@Speedstamus

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, your AC unit produces water when it gets use. I would do the bleach method every 3 months as a preventative maintenance.

@miagi84

2 жыл бұрын

Pipe sweating is normal especially during peak usage.

Why not get a spray bottle of bleach / vinegar and directly spray the fins on the inside unit. This way I suspect the solution will drip into the system from the very top. I'm planning on spraying it every month or so (when I clean the filters) and hopefully that will keep it clear.

@wallycall

5 жыл бұрын

ArcanePath360 Don’t mix bleach and vinegar. Toxic chlorine gas will be produced. Not if you meant that but wanted to be clear with those reading.

@ArcanePath360

5 жыл бұрын

@@wallycall Are you sure? Chlorine gas is produced by bleach and hydrochloric acid. Does vinegar also do this?

@JulesODwyer

5 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't spray bleach on an Evaporator Coil it's a Caustic Acid that will eat the copper and galvanized end plates on coil.Unless you really rinse down with plenty of water .Bleach is very Corrosive and do more harm than good

@delg1211

Жыл бұрын

😱FOLKS do NOT spray or get bleach Anywhere near the unit, Please. Down the exit pipe is ok if no chance of going to unit (it should be sloped) but better to use Vinegar

I was told Bleach is Old School, and to use White Vinegar only. You can follow the vinegar with warm water.

@diysave1136

3 жыл бұрын

That was mentioned in the video too. Thanks!

excellent! You are a terrific instructor,. Try to keep the instruction eve shorter.

@daver1161

4 жыл бұрын

Some benchodes will NEVER be happy

@Atrikhan2

4 жыл бұрын

3 min isn’t short enough?

For the life of me i can't get to the pan i unscrewed all the screws around the entire unit. it's one piece and connected to the other 2 sections (the heater and where the ducts go in. i know that is what the problem is and it's so frustratng bc i have fought with this all summer with water pouring in my house. i am a single mom with no child support so i can't afford a professional

So if the bleach doesn't work, how do you blow it out? The air will just go to the unclogged side.

@diysave1136

Жыл бұрын

please follow the second video I posted where you can use the vacuum to unclog it.

There is a lot of info on the internet stating to NOT put bleach in that pipe to unclog it. To only use distilled vinegar and water. It makes me nervous seeing conflicting information. I don't know who to believe.

I was told NOT to use chlorox in this way. They told me that the fumes would corrode copper inside the A/C unit

@diysave1136

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. But, diluted Clorox do not harm. You can always go to the vinegar route.

Did you say 4 cups of bleach?

@diysave1136

2 жыл бұрын

dilute it with water.

You do NOT need a P-trap on a condensation drain line. That's why you have the clog.

@fkbsar

6 жыл бұрын

I am a novice DIYer and when I looked at my plumbing from the HVAC that is clogged I said the same thing. That the P-trap is probably what is causing the junk to back up instead of flowing straight out.

@fkbsar

6 жыл бұрын

With a connector/adapter can I use something larger than one inch pvc or is one inch recommended

@nathanbrown5099

5 жыл бұрын

The p-trap on the drain line is needed because if it is open it will either suck air in through the drain line and cause a smell or blow conditioned air out wasting energy. Yes they cause clogs but if fixing it is as simple as pouring bleach down the line once a year why should you worry about it if you have a HVAC contractor service it once a year (like your supposed to) he will most likely do that for you

@billo6396

5 жыл бұрын

Nathan is correct you do need a P-trap for that purpose, so you don’t breathe dirty air or gases during the winter months when your using your heat. Also the water is acidic, therefore the furnace should be raised above the flood level of the rim of the condensate pan. And use approved materials to raise it, not brick or wood. Masonary absorbs water and can cause damage to your furnace. The condensate line in the pan is the secondary, and it should be placed in a location where it’s not a nuisance but you can see the water coming out of it so you know there’s a problem. (to me it seems that your second gear is not working properly) Or you can install an automatic shut off switch in the pan, it will automatically shut off the furnace so you know there’s a problem.

@lynnchello7231

5 жыл бұрын

Richard M. Read the Instruction for the coil. You absolutely need one.

This happen because there is not insulation not where.

I added the clorox into the pipe but that still didn't unclog it. So I literally put my mouth over and just blew into and voila! It was gross tho lol

@JeremyCrescendo

3 жыл бұрын

U might get sick bro . Next time buy a ShopVac . One that Sucks and Blows

@NoName-tn9cm

2 жыл бұрын

Um, ewww. But I’ve used a bicycle tire pump in a similar way. Stuck it in the pipe, duct tape it nice and tight, then pump away like crazy. Blew it out nicely.

@pointless132

2 жыл бұрын

@@JeremyCrescendo Just an update. Bought a shopvac since then and use that to either pull or push whatever is clogged.