Blow Out Ac Drain Line

Over time your air conditioner hvac drain pipe gets clogged up and starts dripping because of the mold mildew and algae buil.

Blow out ac drain line.

Remove cleaning port cap. If you can separate the cleanout from the ac or block the path of water back to the ac drain pan you can insert the cut off garden hose into the drain line as shown in this video and just gush. If the clog is severe start with method 2. For this to work well you need to make a tight connection between the hose and the line.

To clear these clogs you will need to suck them out with a wet dry vac. Once the drain line is clear use a funnel to slowly pour a gallon of white vinegar through the tube. You can find the cut off switch for the ac unit in the main circuit breaker. Kill the power for the air conditioner where you will be blowing air through the drain line.

Vacuuming will be more effective if you have a partner plug up the other end of the line. Then attach the suction hose of a wet vac to the line and try to suck the clog out. If the unit has turned off due to a blockage you may need a bucket to collect the condensation resting in the drain pan. Regularly cleaning your drain line can help your equipment run more efficiently.

Turn hvac system off. If that doesn t solve the problem locate the drain line access point near your indoor air handler. Clean out your drain line with bleach in early springtime each year to kill mold and mildew and prevent future clogs. Move the switch to the off setting.

Method 1 for small blockages in the ac drain line. There are two methods to clean out your air conditioning drain line. Alternatively you can use an air compressor to blast air into the air handler s end of the drain tube in the hopes of blowing the clog out the other end.