Show me the data where bleach is worse and I’ll change it, been using it for 17 years with no issues. I’ve talked to many HVAC engineers and manufacturers they said use what ever you want it’s personal preference
That wasn’t so bad. What came out of my drain pipe was yellow and looked like vomit . I purchased a home where I believe the drain pipe was never cleaned in 5 years!
Although I see the comments to not use bleach(I smell it in the house now 😩). But that line must have been super clogged. I poured vinegar and water down there 3 times and no movement. Bleached it once and that puppy was cleared out. I will make sure to be more attentive to the maintenance. Thank you.
My drain was already cleaned out 3 weeks ago. I bought the condensate tablets you recommended. Do I have to turn off the safety switch in order to drop the tablets in?
Chad Eubanks I’m not an HVAC (OLD DUCANE) lady. This is making things difficult, could I have put the filter in wrong?? My attic set up looks nothing like anything I’ve seen! Help?
I recently learned that bleach does not actually kill mold - it actually just bleaches the color out of it and makes it invisible. The mold will reappear quickly. Be sure to use a product that actually kills mold.
@@gl9500 no need to feel embarrassed . Fumes stuck to the aluminum coil - to even still tell people to use bleach is just horrible - carry on handy man
That’s not how you clean a drain line. It’s deteriorates the drain over time, if you a tech, find a new job. If you a homeowner stop trying to be a tech
@@Mapdotgolf 🤣🤣 I guess there is more than one way to clean a drain line. Just like you said there is more than one way to pull a blower wheel. Since you can’t show data, maybe your not a real tech. Maybe you should really think and educate yourself before your comment on a post of someone who is more educated than you!
Thank you! Just moved into a house where the previous owners never changed their filters or cleaned out the drain pipes. I had to pay some one to clean it out for me. I wish I would of seen your videos sooner.
But WILL bleach & that other chemical really clear the drain line better than a snake? If you gotta pour bleach in that drain system once a month (frequent) then that's not an effective solution (no pun intended). And, won't that bleach (or fumes from the bleach) corrode the sensor of that safety switch?? LASTLY, the whole thing about forming an effective seal with your hands for that nitrogen pressure is a JOKE. "Give it a squirt", it's a GAS, not a liquid. Out of curiosity, are you an ex con?
We have to take in consideration that using bleach in a unit that has a condensate pump isn't good for the pump. In that case, you better use vinegar. An HVAC guy installed a new system in November 2021 and now in July 2022 was already clogged due to mold in the p trap. I took the pump out and clean it because it wasn't pumping the water out and it was cleaned and now is working great. In seven months the drain line was already clogged in an entire new system, new air handler, new heat pump, new drain line and new condensate pump. I never used bleach or vinegar, but I will be using moving forward vinegar one time at month to try to keep the line clean as possible.
If you would like to use vinegar, I’m sure it would work. I have talked to a few HVAC professionals and manufacturers from around the US all have said if you put bleach flowed by water it shouldn’t cause any issues.
You think fixing this will make the air cold again if it stopped being cold? The hvac still works but it's just not blowing very cold air. I'm trying to make sure that I don't need to get a tech to do a freon recharge which cost a shit ton
Thank you for watching, but the video wasn’t for you then! If that’s the only thing you got out of the video was a nitrogen rig, you need to call a professional!
Thanks so much brother. Ours was clogged and sure enough a few pumps with my air compressor it cleared the line. Crazy. Thanks for the video, helped us from having to call someone.
NEVER USE BLEACH (or vinegar). As the manufacturer of the Safe-T-Switch SS2 in your video, I'd like to offer a "thank you" for your business. It's important, however, that you never use bleach bc of the off-gassing that can damage aluminum built in your AC Coil case. After using Drain Dawg, prevent future build-up < 90 days by leaving 32 oz. of Nu Line with the homeowner...not bleach. Thanks again....
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Do you know what would be causing a rodent urine-like odor from coming through the vents when the heater is on? It isn't like ammonia, it's more like a musty hamster cage sort of smell. Not sure how else to describe it. There's no odor when the AC is on. I'm used to a smell the first few times using your heater in the winter, but this is different.
As a pest control professional, I can tell you it is very likely rats/rodents have chewed through your air ducts and are nesting in them, based on what you described. As a result, they will leave a lot of urine and feces in the air ducts. The rats are most likely to be in the air ducts during the winter months when it is cold, which is also when you would be using your heater. First, have a real pest control professional inspect your attic and other areas of your home for the presence of rats/rodents. Second, if there is an infestation, identify and seal off all rodent points of entry. Third, trap and remove all rodents. Fourth, clean and remove all rodent feces and urine. This includes insulation replacement if necessary. Fifth, if there is evidence of rodents in your air ducts, replace all air ducts with new. Hope this helps! 😃
Can I use an electric air pump to blow air in there? I don't have that nitrogen tank that you do. ;) My A/C sometimes stops cooling or stops altogether, and I resolve the issue by turning it off for a bit (because I think it might be frozen), or I check the pipe, and it's full of water, so I use the little brush to push it down. These two fixes usually work. I couldn't find the pipe that drains to the outside, just a pipe connected to the A/C and a wire/coil type thing connected to it as well. So I can't use a wet vac to clear it out the other end.
I have looked all over my backyard especially around the AC unit there is literally no drain I believe it goes straight down into the sewer... Is this even built to code?
yo da man!!! I didn;t know you can pull the water level indicator to drain the water and I did just that and the furnace start working plus the thermostat is no longer blank... great help man, God bless!
NEVER PUT BLEACH IN YOUR AC DRAIN. Vinegar is the Pro choice.
So satisfying.
No need to manually clear an AC drain line ever again!
Cool man, thanks. Very helpful
Hot water and vinegar not bleach !!!!!
Show me the data where bleach is worse and I’ll change it, been using it for 17 years with no issues. I’ve talked to many HVAC engineers and manufacturers they said use what ever you want it’s personal preference
LMAO! YEEEE HAAAWWWW
That wasn’t so bad. What came out of my drain pipe was yellow and looked like vomit . I purchased a home where I believe the drain pipe was never cleaned in 5 years!
Just solved the problem using this video.
Yo y mi diarrea
Although I see the comments to not use bleach(I smell it in the house now 😩). But that line must have been super clogged. I poured vinegar and water down there 3 times and no movement. Bleached it once and that puppy was cleared out. I will make sure to be more attentive to the maintenance. Thank you.
My drain was already cleaned out 3 weeks ago. I bought the condensate tablets you recommended. Do I have to turn off the safety switch in order to drop the tablets in?
No you do not
@@chadeubanks1469 Thank you so much for your response and for sharing your videos!!!🙏☺️
@Chad Eubanks Anybody home??
Chad Eubanks I’m not an HVAC (OLD DUCANE) lady. This is making things difficult, could I have put the filter in wrong?? My attic set up looks nothing like anything I’ve seen! Help?
I recently learned that bleach does not actually kill mold - it actually just bleaches the color out of it and makes it invisible. The mold will reappear quickly. Be sure to use a product that actually kills mold.
What a awful video !!!! Never use bleach on aluminum coils - this guy is the biggest joke
I don't think you understand where the drain is
@@gl9500 no need to feel embarrassed . Fumes stuck to the aluminum coil - to even still tell people to use bleach is just horrible - carry on handy man
That’s not how you clean a drain line. It’s deteriorates the drain over time, if you a tech, find a new job. If you a homeowner stop trying to be a tech
🤣🤣 I love the trolls
Where is your data to prove it deteriorates the pvc drain line? I bet you are one who still uses acid based coil cleaner also!
@@chadeubanks1469 you don’t know what you are doing and that’s okay.
@@chadeubanks1469 a real tech knows you only need a gallon of hot water and a shop vac 😝
@@Mapdotgolf 🤣🤣 I guess there is more than one way to clean a drain line. Just like you said there is more than one way to pull a blower wheel. Since you can’t show data, maybe your not a real tech. Maybe you should really think and educate yourself before your comment on a post of someone who is more educated than you!
My unit smells like mildew and its starting to make the house smell. I don't see any water? Any suggestions?
Get u some evap foam no rinse I had tht same issue...I got mine off Amazon its a green spray can
Thank you! Just moved into a house where the previous owners never changed their filters or cleaned out the drain pipes. I had to pay some one to clean it out for me. I wish I would of seen your videos sooner.
We do that the previous owner ruined her ceiling. Yeah we had to do that to our unit just like that
This gentleman has a beautiful " Kentucky " Accent !
thanks for taking the time! Good info.
But WILL bleach & that other chemical really clear the drain line better than a snake? If you gotta pour bleach in that drain system once a month (frequent) then that's not an effective solution (no pun intended). And, won't that bleach (or fumes from the bleach) corrode the sensor of that safety switch?? LASTLY, the whole thing about forming an effective seal with your hands for that nitrogen pressure is a JOKE. "Give it a squirt", it's a GAS, not a liquid. Out of curiosity, are you an ex con?
Use bleach and lots of it you will rot out your evaporator coil from the off-gasses of the bleach and will be calling a hvac guy to replace your coil.
I have a Rheem Inside unit Model ROHL 24A2GH17 and it is on Temp inside house is 80 degrees.What Do you think is the cause of it?
We have to take in consideration that using bleach in a unit that has a condensate pump isn't good for the pump. In that case, you better use vinegar. An HVAC guy installed a new system in November 2021 and now in July 2022 was already clogged due to mold in the p trap. I took the pump out and clean it because it wasn't pumping the water out and it was cleaned and now is working great. In seven months the drain line was already clogged in an entire new system, new air handler, new heat pump, new drain line and new condensate pump. I never used bleach or vinegar, but I will be using moving forward vinegar one time at month to try to keep the line clean as possible.
Good info
Thank you. What about vinegar?
If you would like to use vinegar, I’m sure it would work. I have talked to a few HVAC professionals and manufacturers from around the US all have said if you put bleach flowed by water it shouldn’t cause any issues.
@@chadeubanks1469 I'm allergic to bleach. Feels like my airways are all closing up and I can't breathe. I'll try vinegar!
How much bleach do u use?
I was told 1 cup by the technician who does my annual maintenance. My line seems to run freely
You think fixing this will make the air cold again if it stopped being cold? The hvac still works but it's just not blowing very cold air. I'm trying to make sure that I don't need to get a tech to do a freon recharge which cost a shit ton
Nice last name
Couldn’t see a thing. And who owns a “nitrogen rig”?
Thank you for watching, but the video wasn’t for you then! If that’s the only thing you got out of the video was a nitrogen rig, you need to call a professional!
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thank you. How much bleach should I put in it?
Thanks so much brother. Ours was clogged and sure enough a few pumps with my air compressor it cleared the line. Crazy. Thanks for the video, helped us from having to call someone.
NEVER USE BLEACH (or vinegar). As the manufacturer of the Safe-T-Switch SS2 in your video, I'd like to offer a "thank you" for your business. It's important, however, that you never use bleach bc of the off-gassing that can damage aluminum built in your AC Coil case. After using Drain Dawg, prevent future build-up < 90 days by leaving 32 oz. of Nu Line with the homeowner...not bleach. Thanks again....
Awe damn. Too late. I poured a whole gallon of bleach. It was over flowing. 😬🤬
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Do you know what would be causing a rodent urine-like odor from coming through the vents when the heater is on? It isn't like ammonia, it's more like a musty hamster cage sort of smell. Not sure how else to describe it. There's no odor when the AC is on. I'm used to a smell the first few times using your heater in the winter, but this is different.
Mold, try look inside ur coil with a flashlight.
As a pest control professional, I can tell you it is very likely rats/rodents have chewed through your air ducts and are nesting in them, based on what you described. As a result, they will leave a lot of urine and feces in the air ducts. The rats are most likely to be in the air ducts during the winter months when it is cold, which is also when you would be using your heater. First, have a real pest control professional inspect your attic and other areas of your home for the presence of rats/rodents. Second, if there is an infestation, identify and seal off all rodent points of entry. Third, trap and remove all rodents. Fourth, clean and remove all rodent feces and urine. This includes insulation replacement if necessary. Fifth, if there is evidence of rodents in your air ducts, replace all air ducts with new. Hope this helps! 😃
Another option is to check for other videos about cleaning the drain outside, basically set the shop vac to suck that nastiness out.
Pour vinegar down it monthly
Thanks chad!
Thanks Pal from Los angeles California
Can I use an electric air pump to blow air in there? I don't have that nitrogen tank that you do. ;) My A/C sometimes stops cooling or stops altogether, and I resolve the issue by turning it off for a bit (because I think it might be frozen), or I check the pipe, and it's full of water, so I use the little brush to push it down. These two fixes usually work. I couldn't find the pipe that drains to the outside, just a pipe connected to the A/C and a wire/coil type thing connected to it as well. So I can't use a wet vac to clear it out the other end.
Yes you can, as long as the end fits down in the pipe it will blow the sludge out. I would blow it out, pour water back in it and blow it out again.
@@chadeubanks1469 Thanks so much for your quick reply. I'm going to try it first thing tomorrow.
Are you in Auburn AL? I’m looking for an AC repair man and think this is the problem we’re having
No, I’m not! But I wish I was!
If you use an air compressor - how many lbs of pressure?
120
Any difference between using vinegar vs bleach? I ask because I was told to put vinegar down mine but if bleach works better I'll switch!!
Where do you get the tabs?
Quiktreat condensate tablets on Amazon
Goodness your voice 😍
I have looked all over my backyard especially around the AC unit there is literally no drain I believe it goes straight down into the sewer... Is this even built to code?
probably is draining in a sink in a bathroom.
its guys like you who make a home owner like calling repair guys
Or you could use alagecide packet in actual coil drain pan before even reaches the trap to treat it, which actually better.
My ac guy said 4 cups of bleach followed by 4 cups of hot water every 2-3 months.
That’s fine, maybe a little much. The key is to make sure to follow with water.
hottie
Do you have to refill the trap with water?
Yes, it would be good to refill it
So are you an AU fan?
yo da man!!! I didn;t know you can pull the water level indicator to drain the water and I did just that and the furnace start working plus the thermostat is no longer blank... great help man, God bless!