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Fixing Blocked Air Conditioning Drain Pipes - HVAC Guide

Reverse cycle air conditioners (whether they be ducted or ductless) will condensate during their use. Condensation is water produced by the heating/cooling process. The condensation occurs when the water in the atmosphere comes up against a cool or warm surface (such as that of an air conditioner).

Whether you have noticed it or not, there is a drain that runs from your air conditioning system that releases the condensation from your air conditioning unit. This condensation runs down the drain pipes that are usually white and made of pvc and are about an inch in diameter.

When people see water coming out of these condensation pipes they often panic fearing their air conditioner must be broken. The condensation that is released however is perfectly natural and is a good sign that your air conditioner is running effectively.

Sometimes however, the condensation may stop flowing. If you do not find the cause of the drains not flowing, you could be up for an expensive repair bill. If the drains for your ducted air conditioner stop working, you may find the ceiling will leak or show wet patches. If your ductless (wall split) air conditioner's drains stop working, water will most likely leak down your wall and onto your floor.

You can usually check the drains of your system quite easily. If you have a ducted air conditioning system, get up in the roof and have a look at your condensation pipes. Make sure the pipes are running downhill across the length of your roof to the outside. If any part of the pipe is higher than where the pipe initially starts at the unit, the water will not drain and you will have problems. Often tradesmen or labourers who go up in your roof might accidently trip or push one of these pipes unwittingly which can cause a host of problems. If you have recently had a tradesman in your roof it is probably a good time to test your air conditioning drains.

You may also need to make sure nothing is jamming up the air conditioning condensation pipes. Insects and algae can really block up air conditioning condensation pipes. To alleviate this, try running a plastic snake or wire up and down the pipe to remove any solid particles. You can do this both in the roof space and where the pipes come out outside. To remove any algae not removed by the snake/wire, prepare a water/bleach solution in warm water and run this down the pipes to kill off any excess algae.

Once this has been done, your air conditioning pipes should be clear. Test by running water through the pipes in the roof and have someone outside watching to make sure this water runs steadily out of the pipes. If this is still not working, call in a professional who may use compressed air to free your drains.

When cleaning pipes for ductless (wall split) units, go outside and run a snake or wire up the pipe to remove any obstructions. If this does not solve the problem, seek the advice of a professional.

So get out there today and have a look to make sure your air conditioners drains are working. If not, be cautious as a water damaged ceiling or wall can cost thousands to repair down the track.

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