Step-by-Step Guide to Fixing a Central AC Drain Pan Filled with Water: Learn from the Professionals!

Looking to save money on repairing your central air conditioning unit with a water-filled emergency drain pan? In this video, we showcase a step-by-step guide to fixing this issue, as demonstrated by the professionals. By following these tips and tricks, you can avoid spending excess money on AC repairs and instead tackle the issue yourself. We walk through the process step-by-step, making it easy for you to follow along and complete the repair properly. With this helpful guide at your disposal, you can take control of your AC unit's maintenance and save yourself some serious cash in the process. Watch now to learn from the professionals and save money on your next repair!

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[andrewklicka]

This totally worked. Back in business, no plumber. Saved me money. Thank you. I used my air compressor to blow out the debris.

[robertmcfall]

I have a tip from a 60 year old dude that will prevent the dreaded overflow of water and cause the ceiling to cave and or just nasty water spots in the future. I mainly did this in Texas where everything is in the attic. They have a special little safety attachment that is mounted on the side of the pan. It is wired in to the system and turns the system off till you get the drain cleaned out. It's about six inches by three and it uses a small plunger and it trips.

[MaMa-qhdy]

Nice, short, and to the point! Many thanks!

[acrservicesmathewr]

Thank god for float switches. Great way to save your ceiling. It should be code to put a drain on emergency pan and put a pvc ball valve to drain until a service tech can come on clear the primary. Just my opinion. Unions are key as well. No more couplings. Good work Mikey pipes

[privatename]

Am I the only one who uses a simple garden hose to blow out the drain lines? I have DIY installed the same type of male/female PVC screw-on coupling. When it comes time to flush the drain lines, I simply unscrew the coupling, and then use an alternate fitting which has an end that attaches to a garden hose, and flush with water. Works great. I've always been afraid to have a service tech "blow out" the PVC drain lines (which run under the slab of my house using air pressure of any kind, because too much and that could crack the pipe (with all its twists and turns and elbow joints). And PVC drain lines like this that are 25+ years old could potentially be damaged by high air pressure which would be a nightmare scenario to fix with a bypass drain line.

[sirlange]

Mikey Pipes, What about the drain on the catch

[propertyinspectionpros]

Are float switches required at drip pans? Would a cleanout at the trap be better than a union?

[chrisb]

“All That Remains” shout out to Phil Labonte!

[joshuaalvarez]

What do you think of Air scrubbers on air handlers

[bennygoff]

would it be better if the drain were underneath the unit instead of on the side ? it appears water has to stand and get to a certain height before it can drain

[sknight]

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[Topsrite]

Hey quick question. Recently had new system installed seem to have a small drip at the air handler where the drip tube comes out. What can I do to fix it? I do not want the installer back at my house, helper stole stuff when they did the installation, thanks in advance

[everettstevenson]

Hey Mickey, of Mickey Pipes Plumbing not easy being chessy. I like your podcast/social media. I guess some more of your customers still checking in on you. A little more Terminator two, Judgement day ? Hmm, a t-y ? how about a double t-y ? or a long pattern t-y ? Love you buddy you be safe out there. Jolly good show old boy, God save the King.

[hediervarelamedina]

I don't see a float switch in the emergency tray and I don't see the condensation tray either. It is super important to block the condenser and thus avoid further damage. The drain does not have a line through which pressurized air can flow. The universal union is a good option but it is also good to periodically put vinegar in the water traps and leave access for this purpose. Otherwise the video is good.

[jodeci]

Great video! ? I keep hearing mixed things regarding a vent, after the p-trap. Some people say you need it some say you don't. I'm about redo mine because they forgot to install a clean out and wanted to know if I should do a clean out AND vent.

[Keith_Mikell]

I figured out what prev clog uses. So I just use that.

[yoviss-vsz]

Have same issue my question is the air conditioner stop working because all this water outside fan was not working soon as got the water out start working again

[VGreggUndercover]

Ya got some nice pipes on ya there Mikey

[johnnynick]

I don't get it. You blew the stuff blocking the drain back into the pan, but you didn't clean that material out of the pan so what's to stop it from eventually running back into the line and reclogging it?

[everettstevenson]

By the way Mickey, no vent on the drain line, again negative static pressure coming from the air handler does make a different. But again the ball is in your court. lol