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post 1664161813 07-09-2022, 09:41 PM
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AC Drain Line clogged...best way to fix?

Im in an apartment. Tried to unclog it using a snack. Didnt work. May have to cut into the PVC pipe...I also heard vinegar works?
(these are my opinions i am not a licensed broker by trade)
post 1664161993 07-09-2022, 09:48 PM
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I cut into the pvc and blew compressed air to clear mine out. Not sure if you have access to a compressor. Other than that I’ve seen people install a valve and then downstream put a hose flitting where you can attached your hose to push all the gunk out.
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post 1664162053 07-09-2022, 09:49 PM
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post 1664162073 07-09-2022, 09:50 PM
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If you have a shop VAC use the side that blows air out and put the hose into the pvc
post 1664162583 07-09-2022, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted By TimeTravelerBro⏩
If you have a shop VAC use the side that blows air out and put the hose into the pvc
that would force it back into the ac. use the suction.
also op i think i used bleach one time.
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Hook up a garden hose to your washing machine spigot and spray it into the vent in the pvc, if it has one.
post 1664163103 07-09-2022, 10:25 PM
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Compressed air then bleach when it’s clear.
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post 1664163503 07-09-2022, 10:39 PM
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Shop vac for sure
post 1664165283 07-09-2022, 11:56 PM
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Call a plumber.
post 1664165403 07-10-2022, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted By bodyarmorbently⏩
I cut into the pvc and blew compressed air to clear mine out. Not sure if you have access to a compressor. Other than that I’ve seen people install a valve and then downstream put a hose flitting where you can attached your hose to push all the gunk out.
Don't spend money on a compressor...Just hold in your farts for a few days, then stick your agnes against a hole in the pipe and press your butt against it to create a seal with your cheeks and let er rip.

Another good thing is that you will mog the ENTIRE BUILDING with your massive fart that resonates throughout the building and the smell that comes afterwards.
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post 1664165503 07-10-2022, 12:13 AM
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is your drain line hooked up to your sink plumbing? is your sink clogged? idk how your apartment set up is but in a house the ac unit has a pipe running into your plumbing and it is usually (not always) hooked up to a sink and the sink gets clogged. you need to use a snake either in the attic drain pipe or in the sink
post 1664168353 07-10-2022, 04:47 AM
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Hvac tradey here
Blow it or use shop vac and suck it out.
If that don't work or can't access buy a pvc union cut into pipe and blow or suck pipe ( definitely no homo)
post 1664168433 07-10-2022, 04:50 AM
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work out those blowjobicus muscles and start sucking.
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post 1664168463 07-10-2022, 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted By 8pieces⏩
is your drain line hooked up to your sink plumbing? is your sink clogged? idk how your apartment set up is but in a house the ac unit has a pipe running into your plumbing and it is usually (not always) hooked up to a sink and the sink gets clogged. you need to use a snake either in the attic drain pipe or in the sink
This ,need to know setup

The ac drain is just condensate, it shouldn't clog on its own


The gel drain cleaners work well

Couple times down the sink with boiling water after letting it work
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clogged? I'd be concerned over mold
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post 1664177133 07-10-2022, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted By wasp9166⏩
This ,need to know setup

The ac drain is just condensate, it shouldn't clog on its own


The gel drain cleaners work well


Couple times down the sink with boiling water after letting it work
orangish colored water leaking out. the verticle pipe going down is clogged..this is in an apartment complex

(these are my opinions i am not a licensed broker by trade)
post 1664177203 07-10-2022, 10:39 AM
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Doesn't your apartment complex have a crew of tradies on hand for stuff like this?

Call your landlord.
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post 1664177263 07-10-2022, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted By Kev1972⏩
Doesn't your apartment complex have a crew of tradies on hand for stuff like this?

Call your landlord.
yep, its taken them 72 hours to fix this. Ive had to be home this entire time to replace the bucket after 5-6 hours.

the property manager is extremely hard to get ahold of and the guy they sent looked like he was off craigslist

my landlord is in europe right now and she offered to call a plumber but i think its the buildings responsibility
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Originally Posted By VegasLifter26⏩
yep, its taken them 72 hours to fix this. Ive had to be home this entire time to replace the bucket after 5-6 hours.

the property manager is extremely hard to get ahold of and the guy they sent looked like he was off craigslist

my landlord is in europe right now and she offered to call a plumber but i think its the buildings responsibility
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post 1664178463 07-10-2022, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted By VegasLifter26⏩
orangish colored water leaking out. the verticle pipe going down is clogged..this is in an apartment complex

Is that how it's connected? Just sitting on top of other pipe or did you cut it ?


Need to run a snake down the pipe

The main line is clogged
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The water out of ac should be clear

If it's colored your condenser needs a serious cleaning


There should be a filter in front of it as well
post 1664178573 07-10-2022, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted By wasp9166⏩
Is that how it's connected? Just sitting on top of other pipe or did you cut it ?


Need to run a snake down the pipe

The main line is clogged
he ran a snake down it yesterday and said it was too clogged..possibly with rust. Then he said he needs to cutt he pipe today and try to fix it that way
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post 1664178933 07-10-2022, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted By wasp9166⏩
The water out of ac should be clear

If it's colored your condenser needs a serious cleaning


There should be a filter in front of it as well
the balcony has some orange looking stains from where the AC drips into the drain
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this used to happen as a homeowner on the old furnace
1. bleach and water
2. liquid draino with boiling hot water
3. call a pro so they can use strong compressed air and chemicals.
4. replace the drain line
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Originally Posted By HairyWBush⏩
that would force it back into the ac. use the suction.
also op i think i used bleach one time.
Yup

It’s easy.

Run some bleach into the line from inside. You should have a pvc line coming from the handler. It should be connected with a T fitting with a cap ( if old or ****ty install) or an overflow. Have some water ready to run as well.

Take a shop vac (wet/dry) and use the suction with the hose on the line outside. Repeat until you get a continuous drip.
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