How to Replace a Condensate Drain Pan October 4, 2022 As a homeowner, your air conditioner is probably one of the things you’re most thankful for in your home. While it may be easy to take it for granted, once
Clean up the heat exchange Once a year Required Clean the condensate drain pipe Once every 4 months Required Replace the remote control batteries At least once a year Outdoor unit Clean the heat exchanger on the outside of the unit Once every 4 months Required Clean the he...
The exterior coils may appear to be clean, but the interior surface can be dirty. The interior surface is on the upwind side (closest to the blower motor) where dust, dirt, pet hair, loose insulation and such will stick. SeeHeavy Duty AC Evaporator Coil Cleaningfor how to inspect the in...
Steps to Clean a Heat Exchanger Annual cleaning of a heat exchanger helps ensure that your heating system is operating as efficiently and safely as possible. Cost for an annual cleaning and tuning of the furnace will range from $200 to $300 because cleaning the primary and secondary (if neede...
Drain flies may cause a health hazard by carryingpathogensto places that need to stay clean. Drain flies can carry bacteria from the trash or drains to areas of your home that should be sterile, like where you prepare food in the kitchen. They can also be a nuisance when they fall or ...
Step 3: Clean tray below evaporator unit. This tray carries condensation away from evaporator. Pour 1 tablespoon of household bleach into weep hole in tray to prevent fungus growth. In extremely humid weather, check condensate drain and pan every other day. If there's much moisture in pan, ...
Clear the Drain Line:Make sure the drain line is free from clogs. A blocked drain can cause water to back up, potentially damaging your system or causing leaks. Inspect the Condensate Pump:If your unit has a condensate pump, check that it’s operating correctly. Clean it if necessary to ...
Like your car, your HVAC needs to be tuned up every so often to ensure it operates at peak efficiency. During a tune-up, a technician does preventative maintenance like cleaning the system’s coils, checking the condensate pump, and removing clogs in the drain line. Tune-ups generally cost...
The silver fan control dial shown in our photograph, driven by a bimetallic spring that is inside the probe that is in turn inserted into the supply air plenum, responds to temperatures inside the furnace. In response to supply air temperature this control turns the blower fan on, off, and...
If that’s not the case, you’re probably going to need toreach out to the professionals. 8. Clogged Condensate Drain Line Your air conditioning system releases humidity from the indoor air through a condensate drain line that leads out of your home. Like any other pipe, this drain line ...