Great video - thanks for getting right to the point without filler content. For my ductless minisplit drains I attach a vacuum to the drain outside and that works well.
@chrisdaniel1339
Ай бұрын
I actually replumbed my condensate drain, I added a pvc ball valve so water could not backup into the air handler, I added a garden hose fitting and cap and I got a three way elbow so I could put another cap, this three way elbow is wide enough to drop in a little chlorine tablet (Walmart has them in the bleach isle) which dissolves right away with the water coming from the unit. The bleach kills all the mold, bacteria, biofilm, etc that clogs drains. One chlorine tab once a month and flush with the garden hose once a year and you will not have any issues.
@colinmoore68
Ай бұрын
Thanks for posting! I am glad to move out of the 8% and into the 92%. I realized mine has not been cleaned out in several years, miracle that anything is flowing at the moment. I look forward to checking your other postings.
@seannoh672
Жыл бұрын
Another tip is to add a clear piece of tubing in the vertical section of the drain pipe. You can easily inspect the tubing visually to see if any water has pooled indicating a blockage.
@johnfitbyfaithnet
Жыл бұрын
Great tip
@speckulator7516
Жыл бұрын
I use vinyl tubing and it fits so tight it won’t leak without glue. All this stuff about not gluing pvc fittings is a crock. I’ve seen them leak when people forget to glue one. The only ones I don’t glue is the access tube at the top. It’s better to vacuum from outside when you can because it sucks the fittings tighter instead of blowing them apart.
@boblatkey7160
Жыл бұрын
Won't be able to see through it in a matter of months.
@doomslayerforever2858
Жыл бұрын
mine has a clear P trap so easy to monitor
@rich4860
11 ай бұрын
Mine are all glued.. I just stuck a WET rag down the inspection (top of pipe)opening past the pipe that comes from the unit with a larger diameter drinking straw along with it. Past the pipe coming from yhe unit. Blow into the straw ant you can feel when the blockage is clear when your blowing. It's just gunk in there, and it came out easy. Remove rag & straw. And then I pour a cup of WHITE VINEGAR down the pipe once a month. Article on you-tube said bleach is TOO STRONG & WILL MELT GLUED JOINTS(????).. Not sure about that, but the installation crew said bleach when it was installed 9-10 years ago. Who knows?? Your thermostat will automatically come back on if you haven't turned it off like the guy said... That's it was easy▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎
@MrDeenice28
25 күн бұрын
I definitely am glad I found this channel. I am totally green with electrical at 40 plus yrs old. And it's very helpful so that I can do it the right way. So 👍👍 it's very useful!
@kirkhernandez1165
Жыл бұрын
The most important thing that was missing is make sure that you have a shut off valve on the garden hose. Cause if the drain is plugged, it’s probably going to blow the hose connector right off the pcv. Then by the time you come back in the house it’s flooded. You have to hold pressure with your hand cause it’s going to want to kick back. Guaranteed
@ricknelson4793
Жыл бұрын
Your right about that these u tube channels are good about leaving important information out. Glad i have plenty of common sense 👍
@MannyG32968
Жыл бұрын
Excellent point!
@dini1046
Жыл бұрын
i was thinking the same thing when i was watching. With my luck thats exactly what would happen. Especially with PVC.
@Dopeweed79
3 ай бұрын
@@dini1046I was thinking maybe turn it on slowly, but by bit so not to rush and risk it blowing off
@AnnetteBond
2 ай бұрын
My drain line runs through my ceiling. If I flush it using this method, I worry about the pipe breaking in the middle of my ceiling.😰 There’s an Aussie tool that fits on the end of the drain pipe outside of homes and allows you to pull a vacuum using a shop vac. My problem: I can’t find the end of my drain pipe ANYWHERE.🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️ My husband and I have looked everywhere, and we can’t figure out where the builder hid it. If we try this hose method, we’ll probably find it, but at what cost??😳
@FlashQB19
15 күн бұрын
Wow! This worked like a charm. I typically can unclog by using a shop vac and hose. This time it was really clogged and this is just what I needed to push it through. Thank you! 🙏
@DeaninItYourself
9 күн бұрын
Glad it helped!
@ryang6311
Жыл бұрын
I added a couple of things onto my drain to make life easier. 1st I glued most pvc connections. 2nd I added a "T" with a hose fitting and cap. 3rd between the air handler and and "T" I added a ball valve. The connections between ball valve and air handler are pressed together. I can close the ball valve and push water or air through the drain line with no issues at all. I can then disassemble and clean parts between air handler and ball valve easily! *** If you do this be sure you have extra pvc pipe so in the future you can relocated your drain for new air handler. ***
@marcelosantana9311
Жыл бұрын
That is the setup that I wish I had. In the main time, keep adding vinegar. 😂
@reensure
Жыл бұрын
That's a very common Florida condenser situation. That includes the snap-together PVC drain and the threaded water tank connections.
@ANT-IBATTERY-BOY
2 ай бұрын
OMG. this worked like a champ. I cancelled 75 dollars of pressurizing tools from Amazon. Very easy fix. Thank you so much.🤩
@DeaninItYourself
2 ай бұрын
Glad it helped
@dbenedict357
Жыл бұрын
No to mention in the South USA sometimes the HVAC is in the attic. Getting garden hose up there is difficult.
@JohnFinityRealtor
7 ай бұрын
Okay then it is not for you
@lovermillion
5 ай бұрын
the pipe that supplies your shower head is a similar enough size that an adapter can be used to convert it to a garden hose size and then you can run it from there instead of having to bring a hose all the way up from outside
@craigkennedy9968
Ай бұрын
if you think that is difficult, wait till you try this bad advise, blow apart some fittings and flood your home. then comes the cleanup, the drain repair, the drywall repair, the painters, the floor guy .... thats when this really becomes a DIY job
@tombushing4907
Жыл бұрын
Great video! After flushing the pipes, add some vinegar to kill bacteria and submerge the ones removed into vinegar too. Thanks!
@Hamish-f4b
Ай бұрын
Bleach works very well too.
@robc.5745
Жыл бұрын
We just have been having this problem where the AC drain was backing up into the ac/heating duct in the floor,We thought the new shower we put in was leaking, after spending 700 buck for someone to use some high tech equipment we discovered it was the condensate line we had that cleaned and no water in ducts.Thanks for this tip.
@jonathanbakalarz7786
5 ай бұрын
This is legit good advice.
@DeaninItYourself
5 ай бұрын
thanks
@tmmrtn
Жыл бұрын
This was too freakin' easy. Thanks! In my case, the only access was a capped section of pipe that fed into a tee (one side AC, other side drainage). I didn't want to attach the hose adapter to this tee because it'd've meant I was pushing water into the AC unit too. Instead, I cut the tee out and replaced it with an unglued 90. This gave me undivided access to flush the drain line. And, man, was it satisfying to watch that stream of water flush out to the outside.
@DeaninItYourself
Жыл бұрын
it is the best feeling, its strange yet satisfying
@RadioRich100
10 ай бұрын
Its not that easy all the fittings are glued or should be.
@lastboomer6164
Жыл бұрын
This is great. My AC is almost exactly configured that way. - One item I thought you were going to suggest when you were saying "one more Thing" was to attempt to vacuum out any H2O from the AC system via the drain that was exposed.
@mscibetta
Жыл бұрын
During an Annual Service, I was told that you want to make sure that you leave water in the line and not vacuum it out completely. You can vacuum out the line, but was told to put water back in the line so that it sort of works like a syphon. Your thoughts?
@garyK.45ACP
Жыл бұрын
My AC unit is in the garage (I live in Florida) right next to the utility sink. I do the same thing, but without the connector. Works great! I use a short piece of garden hose with a female end on one side to connect to the utility sink faucet, and no connector on the other end, just a cut off hose. The "trap" portion of the drain has an un-glued extension (like the one in your video). I pull out the extension and just stick the hose into the drain line, turn on the faucet and let it run for a few minutes while I change the filter. I do this every month, year 'round. My unit is a heat pump and is also my heat source (when I need heat) so it is in use year 'round.
@craigkennedy9968
Ай бұрын
your situation is the one in a million that can safely do this , for most everyone else ... they will blow apart fittings and flood their home
@garyK.45ACP
Ай бұрын
@@craigkennedy9968 I think it's a little more common than "1 in a million". Just a little.🤦🏼♂ Especially in Florida, where many (if not most) AC fan units are located in garages. And many (if not most) garages have a water source to connect to. Either a utility sink faucet or washer connections.
@veltonmeade1057
Жыл бұрын
Good vid. I add a cup of white vinegar once a month, keeps it clear and clean.
@a1tank400
Жыл бұрын
How about adding bleach?
@lfrankl53
Жыл бұрын
@@a1tank400 Most A/C info online says that bleach doesn't dissolve clogs nearly as well as white vinegar and if the drain is plumbed so that what you add also goes into the drain pan, bleach is more caustic to the coils than vinegar is. My A/C guy recommended 1/2 cup of white vinegar once a month.
@dlgrayskibum
3 ай бұрын
Yes! A cup of white vinegar, followed by a few cups of hot water is what I use once a month and it keeps the AC drain line clean.
@kooale
2 ай бұрын
Loved the part @ 4:46, when you "put a wrench on it" & "get it nice 'n snug". Loved that footage with the wrench! Wildly helpful! 😡🏃♂🏃♂🏃♂🏃♂🍋
@DeaninItYourself
2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@lisad5742
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the tips. My city allows fireworks on the 4th and New years. For three years now, my neighbor has ignored my displeasure with , warnings not to continue to launch aerial fireworks and disagreement of the uses in the street at the end of our driveways. We are a residential community. I've made efforts. I guess the pictures and city council is next. This week I had another conversation with the neighbor. I outlined just a few of my concerns and described some of the issues again in more detail. His response to date tells me he will continue to do as he wishes and without concern for our comfort or property. This year I have thought to make their event unpleasant for them. Your information brings me needed extinguishing knowledge. Thank you, again. Maybe I'll sit outside with hoses, outside lights on. I've called the local police; the officer was nice but explained they can't be everywhere at once. Our city post on our website; basically not much they can do but caution firework users. I plan to go to city council for next year. I'm trying to avoid property damages and vehicle damages. It is the aerial launchers that have created real damages. Ideas are welcome if they are positive and technique oriented.
@graysonowen3393
Ай бұрын
I am buying the hose connectors tomorrow at Lowe's. Clearing this drain line will save a $200 service call. Thanks
@SnowmanRH
Жыл бұрын
You can connect your hose to the water heater drain valve at the bottom of the water heater next to your AC, and run hot water through the pipes. This will allow you to hold onto the pipes and turn the water on or off fast.
@kirkhernandez1165
Жыл бұрын
The hot water does kill the bacteria and algae in the pipe for sure. But I bet you that 1 out of 3 water heaters will start that damn drip, drip, drip, And I wouldn’t tell people to mess with the burning hot water or the heater they probably aren’t qualified to safely do that. But it does work really well. I tell people to put hot water , then bleach, let it sit for 20-30 minutes, then hot water again. Out of a cup
@zahidkm
4 ай бұрын
Would the water heater tank generate enough pressure to open the clog? Asking casue the heater would be sitting right next to the AC drain pipe with no elevation difference to get enough pressure. Have you done this?
@SnowmanRH
4 ай бұрын
@@zahidkm Yes and hot water will clean better than cold water.
@MarkMD.
3 ай бұрын
Smart
@dadthefixerflorida
Жыл бұрын
Lots of people talking about how hard it is to do this if your pipes are glued, common people, part of being a homeowner means learning how to take care of your stuff. You should be able to work on some pvc pipes. Keep a toolbox with pvc cutter, glue, primer, and some fittings. It’s not hard!
@Golfreak
Жыл бұрын
Great idea but I'm pretty sure everyone's PVC are glued together.
@juansifuentes3917
3 ай бұрын
No certified AC technician will ever glue the AC drain pvc pipe.
@darkwood777
3 ай бұрын
Not likely. They don't need to be glued since they aren't under pressure, and having to unclog drains on the AC unit is pretty common.
@craigkennedy9968
Ай бұрын
most PVC cement will dry out over time and become unsealed. thats what makes this bad advise so bad ... when people pressurize their drain line with 35 pounds of water from a hose pipe and blow apart those fittings, flooding their homes
@lakingboy187
2 ай бұрын
Just spent $100 to a/c guys for this and two days with no a/c in arizona 110○ no more . Thanks for the tips 🙏🏾
@DeaninItYourself
2 ай бұрын
glad i could help
@MrJrnegron
Жыл бұрын
I use a solution of vinegar and baking soda let that foam up a bit run three gallons of water down lines and then run my shop vac and suck the lines clear. Prevention is key to avoid clogged lines! Do this every other month or if going on vacation the day before that way no issues while away!!!
@zero1fifty8
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been doing this on mine for the last few years and yes the pvc piping should not be glued so as to access it periodically for maintenance. There’s no need for the pvc to be glued and if it is just cut out a section and replumb it but don’t use the glue
@paull3179
Жыл бұрын
I have slip on hose connectors and I always use a bike foot pump to force air through and it works in seconds.
@wmcomprev
Жыл бұрын
The main thing I didn't see in this video was that if the drain was plugged, as soon as that pipe was pulled loose, all the water in the drip pan would have poured out, assuming that the plug was after the separation point. Usually, it will be.
@andrewpolasek5524
Жыл бұрын
I just hook a wet vac to the outside pipe and let it run for a few minutes. Sucks all the gunk out of the pipe including the pan.
@crand20033
Жыл бұрын
My units are in the attic so good idea to go in the attic and pour some bleach in the drain line after that.
@andrewpolasek5524
Жыл бұрын
@@crand20033 I have heard to use white vinegar instead as bleach/chlorine can damage the PVC drain line.
@barrygrant2907
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewpolasek5524 Won't hurt the drain line, but the chlorine fumes can corrode the coils in the air handler.
@EsequielRodriguez-n8q
3 ай бұрын
What if you dont get anything from vacuuming out the drain line?
@jordanlawrence2995
3 ай бұрын
@@EsequielRodriguez-n8qif it’s not flowing you might need a bigger vacuum.
@thomasaquinas601
10 ай бұрын
I researched this extensively - it's actually 91.5% - you're rounding up for the views, my man...
@DeaninItYourself
10 ай бұрын
thanks for the research, as long as it helped
@kenfarley6837
Жыл бұрын
Nobody I know who does hvac is gonna just stick the pvc fittings together with NO glue and primer. You’re gonna be sadly mistaken when you go to pull your pipes apart and they don’t come apart. You can add that fitting at the top of a pvc tee and use this trick but it may be a small project to do not 10 minutes.
@bbgator1
Жыл бұрын
It is common for the first two fittings near the unit to not be glued. This allows cleaning of the pan drain. I agree that I’ve never seen the pipes this accessible and all unglued!
@mikem6176
Жыл бұрын
These drains are not under any pressure, so gluing them together isn’t necessary. But more importantly, if you glue ‘em up, you can’t disconnect them for cleaning.
@turkleton4054
Жыл бұрын
@shaunb.5401 Sounds like you jhust popped the top of ther PVC off and put the hose in without cutting off the supply so the water wouldnt run back to the unit.
@celsoechevarria1810
Жыл бұрын
Will need to check inside once you open the water so you avoid water running everywhere if the pipe get disconected or the water return back, just a tip.
@boblatkey7160
Жыл бұрын
It's a drain, it doesn't need glue!
@Airpaycheck
Жыл бұрын
Wish I'd seen this last Friday.
@ozkary
Жыл бұрын
I use a shopvac on the outside pipe and vacuum the pipes. That removes the residue from the entire pipeline. Do this once every 2 to 3 months .
@waynearcher5970
Жыл бұрын
Run a cup of bleach or vinegar with a quart of water through float housing monthly during A/C season to keep algae from building up.
@waynearcher5970
Жыл бұрын
Rain frogs and lizards like to get into the condensate drain outside, too.
@leecowell8165
Жыл бұрын
that could be a real pain if the evaporator is in the attic where its about 9 zillion degrees.
@waynegordon6385
Жыл бұрын
I love videos like this simple and plain. Thanks.
@Mike-hb4pc
Жыл бұрын
That's one way to do it. There is also available a kit that has a shut-off valve on it to prevent blow-back into the drip pan. This way you don't have to take everything apart. I also use the little tabs to prevent scum/slime buildup. This system has worked great for me for years now.
@mvm932
Жыл бұрын
What do you mean little tabs? Thanks.
@DAT-TEXAS-DUDE
Жыл бұрын
Can you please send link for the kit you mention and what tabs did you mean ?
@walkgood4092
Жыл бұрын
@@DAT-TEXAS-DUDEsee my reply
@mscibetta
Жыл бұрын
@@mvm932 I think he it talking about a cleaning agent tab that you drop into the line to help dissolve any buildup. SimpleAir SACF Drain Line tabs, 6 Count
@ncrpejxi
Жыл бұрын
I use a hose all the time, connected to HWH or laundry sink, 2 ACs
@warrensmith1005
2 ай бұрын
Wow this is the best and shortest video I've seen. You make it look so easy and I am going to do it today. THANK YOU!
@DeaninItYourself
2 ай бұрын
you are welcome
@randygohil1155
18 күн бұрын
@@DeaninItYourself Thanks for your video, Just wondering why one would use a shop vac on the outside to suck up debris vs blowing debris from air handler side?
@dwightpayne4264
Жыл бұрын
My overflow pan drain is the only line that drains outside of my house. The condensation drains into my home drainage.
@andredobbs5390
Жыл бұрын
Simple and easy. Many thanks!
@frankmontez6853
Жыл бұрын
Hey I’ve been told ( and doing it the past few years) that pouring a lil bleach down the line keeps it clear
@pughconsulting
Жыл бұрын
I put a shutoff and a schrader valve on mine. Shutoff the pipe to the air handler, then hit it with 90PSI and watch the slime fly across the yard.
@thrRnz9496
Жыл бұрын
@3:05 a lizard was shot out of the drain in the water
@mikeanderson9252
2 ай бұрын
great job, never knew the flush attachment exists, thank you
@DeaninItYourself
2 ай бұрын
you are welcome
@mlaugh3
Жыл бұрын
Good and clear explanation of what to do. Thank you sir!!!
@ChristineKnaus-e3m
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this demo.
@sylvia1234
Ай бұрын
Fabulous video!
@vipermageex5861
Жыл бұрын
Main issue with this tip is most pipes have been glued together, and can't simply be pulled apart. If you feel comfortable you could buy the parts to recreate your existing glued pipes and then use this trick.
@xamphoa
Жыл бұрын
Yep, this makes this tip useless. Came here to say this.
@nelsonmontalvo7581
Жыл бұрын
HVAC guy here you can do that on 1% through the t for vinager but in most you can’t cause there no reason why your drain is without glue anyway shop vac from outside plus water from inside is and will always be the way easier to imagine if is in the attic
@vipermageex5861
Жыл бұрын
@@nelsonmontalvo7581 I have heard shop vacuum outside, but what do you mean "plus water inside"?
@kidmangu200
Жыл бұрын
@@vipermageex5861let some water 💧 run thru it then do the shop vac
@eddietee6305
Жыл бұрын
So true. The tip he's giving is easier said than done. Good advice though
@devellwilson7099
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information bud..
@lockedandloadedsigns4424
Жыл бұрын
50 year HVAC tech here, I would not recommend you try this or any other KZitem preventative maintenance hack. I have kids to feed and a mortgage, so I need to come out for $550.00 to do this for you... Thanks in advance!
@miguelterrero6577
4 ай бұрын
lol, you should say how this doesn’t work and how you’re willing to come to your house, for a nominal fee, to get this done properly
@williamprezioso2742
4 ай бұрын
$550.00? I thought you might say what every AC guy says ( YOU NEED A NEW SYSTEM BUDDY THAT WILL BE 10 Grand)
@phyllisniper8066
3 ай бұрын
My husband was a HVAC tech for over 35 years and I never see him use a garden hose. Also If you get a quote of $550.00 hang up your phone and call the next company that is highway robbery. Unfortunately I lost my husband almost 2 years ago so I now take care of my own drain line myself.
@coolramone
3 ай бұрын
I’ll do it for only $500.
@cotmhg8980
3 ай бұрын
My condolences to you. 🙏 that our Heavenly Father give you strength & blessings to you & your entire family.
@tonydeniro284
Жыл бұрын
Just blow compressed air through the pipe, done. Drill small hole in pipe, blow air into pipe. When none, place a screw into the hole. Done...a can of air will work. The ones you use to dust keyboards etc...use whole can once per season. You can hear the air exiting into the condensation pump reservoir.
@tommyt1877
Жыл бұрын
Why wouldn't this just blow air and gunk back into the inside unit? you need something to prevent the air from going backward.
@pukaseek
Жыл бұрын
I’ve yet to see someone in a real world situation where the AC unit is in the attic. Most of the ones I’ve seen do there thing where the equipment they’re working on is in a nice cool environment.
@leecowell8165
Жыл бұрын
Lotta residences in FL have the evaporator in the attic because they take up space elsewhere whereby that space may be needed. This is especially prevalent in smaller single family residences that may not have a garage. These are always split systems whereby the evaporator and condenser units are separate.
@darkwood777
3 ай бұрын
Many ac units are in the attic in southern Louisiana and Mississippi. No basements here because the water table is just a foot or so below the surface.
@frankyvee1
Жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure you had a lizard stuck in that drain pipe. @ 3:00 minute mark you can see the lizard run out on the ground.
@woodstream6137
Жыл бұрын
Wow, i slowed it down and definitely a Lizard came out. Nice catch
@Voltrondefenderoftheuniverse
Жыл бұрын
Yes sir ! You have a good eye , I put the video on slow motion and saw the lizard 🦎 flush out
@DeaninItYourself
Жыл бұрын
lol. would not be the first time. i am surprised it was only one
@erlpen2016
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge…I like what I see and most likely that is what I am going to do…
@rzrr41
11 ай бұрын
Great thanks got that problem with my ac unit now I know how to fix it
@lostmagicofdisney
Жыл бұрын
I did something similar with a shop vac, switching it up to force air through the pipes.
@carlmccoy662
Жыл бұрын
I did that technique many years ago until one time, a PVC fitting, just like the ones in this video, was not glued. It was in the wall and blew out causing a considerable amount of water damage. I also had to cut a hole in the wall to put it back together(with glue) and patch/paint. BEWARE
@danielmejia780
Ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. It was very helpful. However, after I declog the pipes, there’s still a little bit of water leaking under the HVAC UNIT leaking
@DeaninItYourself
8 күн бұрын
check the pipe thats connected to the ahu
@leecowell8165
Жыл бұрын
You need to clean MORE than the drain you need to clean the entire evaporator coils as well! yeah there's a REASON why that primary drain is clogged, okay? So plan on getting in there to find out why that pan is chock full of condensate to begin with. In fact to prevent this every year around April you should check the evaporator portion of your system (that's the part that has the main squirrel cage fan pumping out the ductwork air) its NOT the compressor side.
@relaxingmusicforsleepcalmm856
Жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend! You are great!
@one2onerealtymikkascott335
Жыл бұрын
I'm going to try this. I've got water coming out of the condensation PVC pipe in my garage instead of water flowing into the flower bed from the PVC condensation pipe outside.
@DeaninItYourself
Жыл бұрын
Did it work?
@leecowell8165
Жыл бұрын
That's trouble. Means the primary drain is clogged which means the primary pan is fulla condensate. Evaporator coils are gunked up real bad with algae & shit. Coil cleaner time.
@Capt289
9 ай бұрын
Outstanding Tip ! Worked perfectly for me!
@robsanchez5742
3 ай бұрын
I'm in Florida. Ours is so clogged it is thick like rubber.No sucking it out! Also our pipes do not come apart, they are glued , and there is a T where the float switch comes out so if we put hose there the flow goes to the pan instead of outside pipe. Plumbers should design installation with a shut off valve to pan and his hose connection below the valve. Need to capped that hose connection when not in use somehow.
@randygohil1155
17 күн бұрын
You can install a ball valve easily to solve your problem
@sharperone8237
Жыл бұрын
On it... thank you😊
@llindsey9783
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Brother....man, was a quick fix and saved me money!!!!
@DeaninItYourself
2 ай бұрын
welcome
@darkwood777
3 ай бұрын
I would first use a vacuum to see if I could unbreak the clog. There is always a possibility that the drainpipe is cracked due to freezing temperatures, or a connection in the drain line is loose. Putting in water under pressure could cause a leak or separation inside the wall, which makes a repair much more expensive.
@josemoralesjr.2349
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your help. Had some issues with my ac before
@myutube1960
Жыл бұрын
Excellent tips! 👍
@stevec9669
Жыл бұрын
How come your pvc pipes/connectors were not glued together, and could be disassembled quickly?
@DeaninItYourself
Жыл бұрын
somtimes they are but in those cases i cut the pvc and just put it back together with a coupling
@stevec9669
Жыл бұрын
@@DeaninItYourself That will work. Thanks much.
@oveidasinclair982
Жыл бұрын
I had to use compressed air because my air handler is in the hallway of the second floor (can't get a hose up there, but can get air from the air compressor in the garage). What do you use to keep it clean through out the year, Draino, bleach? I was using bleach, but it didn't work out all that great and dragging that air line through the house, along with cleaning up the mess was a pain in the rear end. You should have seen all the gunk that the compressed air forced out, it looked like a dozen cats all barfed in one spot outside.
@travis7277
Жыл бұрын
How did you connect the compressor to the drain line, and also without it going the furnace? You could do it with a bucket of water like this guy did but need a $220 tool kzitem.info/news/bejne/w4KpzoaMf6Cfm2k. I had the same gunk its called bacteria zooglia. Apparently evaporator coils used to be made of copper, now they're made of aluminum, copper has antibacterial properties whereas aluminum does not. So the water from the aluminum coil is more susceptible to create this gunk. Drano won't fix it either. Im trying to figure it out, it's a biofilm, so something that would attack that. I even heard of people putting a penny in the drain pan to create the chemical reaction necessary to prevent this white slime from developing the first place. apparently its a new phenomenon with the advent of aluminum evaporator coils
@Miamis4me305
Жыл бұрын
@@travis7277I live in Florida. Every 5-6 weeks I run warm water down the line and then run a cup of vinegar. Recommended by an AC tech. Best advice I’ve been given. My AC runs perfect.
@leecowell8165
Жыл бұрын
You don't. the issue is the evaporator coils themselves they get gunked up with algae and shit. So prepare for a very messy job but before you do the thing with coil cleaner ascertain that there's no condensate in the pan itself. Because if there is that means that more than likely the primary drain is clogged. Most places also have a secondary pan that drains to above an entry door or window. See any drips there and you know the primary is clogged.
I have a valve to isolate downstream from AH, and use an air compressor nipple attached to the pipe. turn on compressor...all clean
@user-jq4gu3yj9l
11 ай бұрын
Thanks always thinking about pipes on the outside
@francessalmon8496
7 ай бұрын
Hello. Thank you for the information about the air conditioner
@fernandozambrana9032
Жыл бұрын
was using pressure air but this way is much better.
@gottafly30
6 күн бұрын
another way is to use a shop vac and suck it out from the outside. just use a rag to somewhat fill the gap between the PVC pipe and the shop vac hose. let it run a minute or two. that way you dont have to run a hose through your house to an attic or other location inside. plus these pipes are made for 30# of pressure, and many contractors skimp with the glue, so putting 40, 50, 60 #'s of water pressure could cause you even bigger problem....
@larrywasserman294
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I appreciate it have a question I know you get so many emails. What about the pan inside the AC unit do I open the unit to check it? I heard about tablets I’m not sure to leave in the pan thank you for what you do I appreciate it deeply. God blessJP from Miami
@DeaninItYourself
5 ай бұрын
Yes you can! Buy the tablets at Home Depot and drop them in the pan they will help to dissolve the algae build up if you have any
@SecTechie
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I learned something new. Right now I have a leak in my apartment sized AC. Is there something different I need to do? Really great video.
@artlife6210
Жыл бұрын
Thats a cool little trick man! I use a small handheld wetvac with a smaller tip, have for years. If its bad I start by spraying some diluted coil cleaner down into the pan outlet, Always good to see different ways though, subbed!
@howook
Жыл бұрын
It worked for me. Thank you so much!
@briansmith5469
Жыл бұрын
The float is removable take it out and clean it. It usually just twist and and come out.
@anthonythomas4026
Жыл бұрын
Good info. Thanks.
@onenikkione
Жыл бұрын
Once your drain is clean/clear and working put in a small amount of diluted bleach water in once every three months and keep the drain pipes clean all year
@derrickmansingh4689
Жыл бұрын
Bleach is corrosive and creates vapors that rust out air handler That is why is is not recommended. A few drops of dish soap every few months works for me
@tyroonevans6685
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for yr video if yr unit has a filter it also should be cleaned out to help the unit to perform better
@mohammadkhan-mh7sm
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your tip and time
@MarkMPlasencia-i9q
Ай бұрын
Good ol DEAn DEAner-ing it
@josephcioffi6958
2 ай бұрын
I vacuum the line once a month it takes a big 5-10 minutes. I also a white vinegar in the line inside the house..... never had a problem yet
@DeaninItYourself
2 ай бұрын
you are the perfect client. This is what i tell everyone to do. you sir will have your AC forever
@patriciadavis229
2 ай бұрын
Thanks. I’m in the process of course tonight. I checked the overflow and it was full. Removed 2 cups water, ran drain brush as deep as it would go. I put a bleach in it. Checked at 11/00 pm and removed 6 cups water. Added drano and will Chex in the morning. My question is did you say water needs to be in the pipe? It was going to overflow both times. I’m lost.
@DeaninItYourself
2 ай бұрын
water should be in the pipe but it should be flowing
@bshadrick
Жыл бұрын
Mine drains outside. Every other month I take my shop vac, squeeze the end of the suction hose over outside drain fitting, turn the vac on for 2-3 minutes, suck out the water and any gunk. Never have a issue anymore. Way too easy.
@johncat8347
4 ай бұрын
You should always fill up your p.EE trap with a little bit of water.So the a c unit doesn't have to fight for an hour to reprive itself really important
@jaimegarcia9505
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the tip. It helped a lot.
@DeaninItYourself
2 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@paulgrice6766
Жыл бұрын
I MADE AN ADAPTER I HOOK MY SHOP VAC TO END OF DRAIN OUTSIDE IT CLEANS OUT ALL THE CURD YOU NEED TO DO THIS YEARLY IF YOUR UNIT IN THE ATTIC OR ONE DAY YOU'LL HAVE A WET CEILING
@TheHighpotinuse
Жыл бұрын
@3:03 a lizard comes out of the pipe and runs over to the leaves. I watched it a few times in slow motion. Very funny.
@DeaninItYourself
11 ай бұрын
damn lizards lol
@frankiecunningham6056
3 ай бұрын
This video helped me so much.
@DeaninItYourself
2 ай бұрын
thank you, glad it helped
@altonwiggins1270
Жыл бұрын
Thank you it gd to know these lil things. keep the videos
@edmarkey
Жыл бұрын
Not a bad idea, but I'd rather take my wet/dry vac outside and suck the clog out. Avoids any chance of creating a mess inside.
@DanWessonSpecialist
Ай бұрын
Compressed air is so much simpler. And all those pipes are almost always glued together. If you have to cut the PVC go to the hardware store, get a screw together union, and install it so the next time it’s much faster and simpler. It’s worth the $5.
@F.S.111
Жыл бұрын
I was a/c tech for long time. Retired now. This is ok to clean just drain line but If pan is clogged at air handler you will have to take air handler panels out and wet dry vac the pan. Also some clogs can be very hard won’t be cleared with that hose method and water pressure and require using about 150 psi with nitrogen tank. Using hose after to get it all clean after hitting with pressure might be good idea if it even reaches. Not best method imo but something may work for just a home owner not a tech.
@JoeSmith-fu9yx
3 ай бұрын
This is a great way to possibly blow your line apart, if you’re line runs between floors and walls you’re going to have a mess if they come apart.
@DeaninItYourself
3 ай бұрын
maybe, but i think not
@JoeSmith-fu9yx
3 ай бұрын
@@DeaninItYourself happens in older houses all the time.
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