Attic Air Conditioner Drainage

In new homes city codes require drain lines from the air conditioner s condensate line which are often located in the attic to tie in or be plumbed to the home s plumbing system.

Attic air conditioner drainage.

Remove the cap from the condensate drain line. Locate your condenser which is usually in the attic. Some air conditioner condensers are located in closets or utility rooms. If you find water in the drip pan clean or replace the condensation line.

Then use duct tape to seal the gap between the hose and the drain line. Because entire central air system is lying on its side in the event of condensate drain pan failure water does not drip in one general location. A drip pan is installed under the condenser unit to catch excessive drips or leaks. This is in place as an added layer of protection against water damage.

Fix the hose attachment to the wet dry vac s hose and position it into or flush with the end of the drain line. Typically those 3 4 pipes are plumbed into a bathroom sink s drain that is on average 1 1 4 or 1 1 2 in diameter. For furnaces in the attic there is a second condensate drain pan. If you have an indoor air handler in your attic or utility closet you ll need to find the condensate pan.

As air passes over the evaporator coils in your air conditioner it cools down and loses some of its humidity. Turn off the power to your hvac system at the thermostat and at the breaker. A clogged drain pipe is the most common cause of standing water in the drain pan. Use the suction hose of a wet dry vac to suck the clog out.

How to clean your air conditioner drain 1.