Condensate Drain Maintenance

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• Surprising observation: A tree growing from a commercial rooftop evaporative cooler indicates water in the system

COMMENTARY

• Flushing the drain twice a year prevents water damage from the unit
• Function of the drain line traps
• Vacuuming drains from the exit spout is the preferred method to clear clogs

An Air Conditioner Water Heater?

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• Rick asks where does all that condensate go once it’s out of the drain?

  

COMMENTARY

• Condensate must be drained away from the home’s foundation
• Worth collecting for use in watering plants and trees

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• A homeowner mentions her daughter owns a condo that has a combination air conditioner/water heater. A farily new concept that Nate explains how it works.

E-MAIL

• At the urging of his wife who knows Rosie On The House is reliable and experienced, he wants to replace a residential heat pump with a Trane 5 ton A/C. Nate explains they can install it but not blindly. It would require a heat load calculation for proper sizing

Common A/C Questions

COMMENTARY

• Nate gives his thoughts on 3 air conditioning questions
  • Does an air conditioning unit need a hard start kit?
  • Should  A/C registers be closed in an unused room?
  • Can dust storms effect the outdoor handler?