There are many different components in any air conditioning system. Because you are not an air conditioning professional, you cannot be expected to know about each and every one of them. However, there are certain components that should not escape your knowledge. The condensate drain line is one of them.

Keeping the condensate drain line clear and clean is important if you want to get the best performance possible from your air conditioner in Miami, FL. If you are not familiar with what this component does, or why keeping it clean is so important, this post is for you. Let us know if you have any issues with your home cooling system.

What Does the Condensate Drain Line Do?

You obviously know how humid it can get in our area, which only makes the environment outdoors even less comfortable. Well, your air conditioner actually removes some of the humidity from the air in your home as it cools the house. Due to our humid environment, this can be a considerable amount of moisture.

The humidity drawn out of the air during the cooling process collects on the system’s evaporator coil as condensation. It then drips off of that coil and lands in a drain pan. This drain pan connects to the condensate drain line, which whisks the water out of your house. When that drain line gets backed up or clogged due to debris, algae growth, or other issues, it can cause serious problems.

Keep the Drain Line Clean!

The most immediate problem with a backed-up condensate drain line is water damage. Should the drain line back up, the water can pool out around your air conditioning unit. When that happens, your floor can be damaged. Another problem to keep in mind is the fact that biological pollutants thrive in damp conditions, and mold could even develop.

If your condensate drain line backs up, check to make sure that everything is aligned properly. The pan itself may also be corroded, causing the leak. Cleaning the drain pan, using a shop vac to pull out any debris, and pouring some hot water, distilled vinegar, or peroxide through the line should solve the problem.

Contact One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating® of Miami if you need professional air conditioning services.