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My AC drain gets clogged every so often. Any trips for a more permanent fix? (self.homeimprovement)

submitted 1 year ago by Tandybaum to c/homeimprovement

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About 2-3 years ago the line clogged and I didn’t catch it for a while and we had some serious water damage. It just clogged again and I caught it pretty quick but it could have been bad.

Shop vac solves the immediate problem but I’d like a more permanent solution. Any ideas?

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[–] Tandybaum 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What's causing the clog?

The clog is “gunk” but I’m not sure what is actually causing it.

When I hit it with the shop vac I can hear it clearing a blockage of MISC gunk.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

"Gunk" is probably a combination of algae sludge plus any captured lint from the ventilation. Not much to do about the algae other than blast it with a disinfectant like bleach once in a while.

How's the incoming air filtration into the unit? Is it sealed reasonably well at the filter?

[–] Tandybaum 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Pretty good other than I could probably be a little more diligent with my filter changes. I do it monthly(ish)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Ah yeah, then a little bleach when you do your monthly maintenance will probably help that drain out a lot.