Furnace Condensate Drain Tube

Hi i have a problem with the l galanized bracket that my plastic tubing for the ac condensation comes out of my inside furnace unit.

Furnace condensate drain tube.

A c condensate drains pumps. When you see water puddling around the furnace with the a c running you have a clogged condensate drain tube. This one covers how to clean the condensate drain of the 90 gas furnace. This article discusses the inspection and repair or un clogging of condensate disposal systems including air conditioning heat pump or condensing boiler furnace condensate drains condensate pumps and their proper installation as part of our review of condensate piping traps drains.

Is there a way to pore vinegar into the ac pan which should be right beneith the furnace plium i replace the plastic tube that runs from that l bracket to the drain. Condensate switches imc 307 2 3 states that all hvac equipment that produces condensate must have either a secondary drain line or a condensate overflow switch a secondary drain pan with a secondary drain line or condensate switch or some combination of these installations should be used to prevent overflow if the primary drain line blocks. Since the drain taps into the exhaust system leaving it open to the air would allow for a potential exhaust flue gas leak in the living space which is a big no no. Condensation from air conditioning coils contains bacteria that can form slime and clog the condensate pan drain tube.

Codes installation leaks clogs connections troubleshooting repair. How can i unclog that l bracket. Additionally the inducer motor would suck air through the drain if it weren t trapped which could.