I live in hot Texas and had to get a whole new HVAC system last year and it was recommended I used a cup of white vinegar followed by several cups of hot water each month. When I lived in Florida I used bleach.
I'm in South Florida as well but the unit is in the Attic. I am thinking of using velcro to hold the unit along with the 3M adhesive. Lets hope this invention works and will save all of so many headaches
That could definitely work. You could also add a bead of clear caulk around all sides of the mounting plate after you stick it on with the included 3M tape. That may hold it in place too. Just an idea.
Dear Neighbor, I live in Naples. I need to have HVAC man come 3 or 4 times a year and hook up a wet vac to suck the sludge out of the line. I look forward to hearing the results. Right now my solution is to pour a little bleach down the line every few weeks, and occasionally I do use my own wet vac.
I feel your pain my friend. I have to do the same with this HVAC. I found an alternative to using a wet vac or calling out an AC company for the clogged line as I started using a co2 cartridge gun. I previously posted a video on that. Seems to clear out that sludge better than a wet vac… We’ll see how this iFLO works. Other than change the filter, I’m not going to do any maintenance on it until the summer is over. Then, I’ll do another review and take apart my unit to see if there’s any sludge in the tray or line. Fingers crossed.
You should have documented the installation step by step and explained the power source for the unit and what type of batteries (if it uses batteries), how long before you have to change them and how it connects to the Wi-Fi. Thank you.
Hi - iFLO is battery-operated. The kit comes with 4 AA batteries they last between 12-18 months. The application walks you through the wi-fi connection process.
I had been thinking about this idea myself a few years back and was told by AC guys that they have an electric drain pump solution as an option and I was thinking why the heck in our modern decade this flushing the line crap was NOT automated???? A stupid meatball tedious task to automate a flush drip. DUH. I swear the industry just liked an excuse to come out to your place for a stupid easy A/C tech call and charge you to "flush the toilet". Every A/C company design should include this into the build. It just makes simple simple sense and to not have it is just very dumb meatball Fred Flintstone design in this modern day and age of technology with AC units just so to purposely clog for A/C tech call visits to come to your house.
Thanks for the review. I live in the Florida Keys and also have to clean my AC drain line a few times per year. I just ordered two units but realized you said it had to be 18inches above the drain pipe. My air handlers are installed laying on their side because of the limited space in my attic and don't have 12 inches above the the drain pipe. hmmmm
That’s a great question….if I were you, I would contact iFLO and ask them for advice on installing those. They say the units will fit any hvac system so maybe there’s a way. Keep us updated in case anyone runs into the same problem.
I watch a professional Heating and Air Conditioning contractor UA-cam channel. He pour vinegar in the drain, where the drain pump is and pumps into the drain. The condenser pump tank gets slimy. So, I can buy gallons of white vinegar at the warehouse club for a few dollars. I put a cup or so in my drain by the pump every 6 months.
Im very interested to see how this works for you. My air handler is in a 2nd floor attic and hard to access, and the drain line is like 25ft long; so it is a nightmare to maintain.
I will keep you posted. I have enough trouble with my unit being on the second floor of my house and easily accessible. I can’t imagine it being in my attic. I feel your pain, brother.
So, just for everyone that does not know (We had a meeting about this, YESTERDAY MORNING (5/8/2024/); 1) The retail product that you bought online or anywhere else. That is the retail version. Whats the difference? It is more dilluted. 2) Retail product only has a 90 day warranty. 3)iFlo PRO has 1 year warranty. 4) THAT bottle is only meant for 3 months. P.S. you are doing a review on a RETAIL PRODUCT. Its like saying "HEY. I BOUGHT A UV LIGHT FROM AMAZON AND IT SHOULD BE JUST AS GOOD AS ANY UV LIGHY FROM ANY AC COMPANY.....RIGHT?!" Im waiting for the results. But youre doing a reciew on somethig that is DILLUTED and does NOT HAVE the entire thing that is promoted.
I appreciate the reply! So just to be clear, in order to get the more concentrated solution, we would need to order the unit from an AC company? Which means we’d have to pay their cost and labor? Damn. Hopefully the retail version does the trick.
It looks like they sell the concentrated solution on the website for $44.99. I’m assuming that’s the solution that’s not diluted??? Let me know your thoughts.
I have a question that I guess would be for the company itself. They advertise it can go on any configuration air handler or furnace. Vertical or horizontal applications. You mentioned that the bottle base and feeder needs to be installed 18" above the drain line. In a horizontal application the whole air handler is about 22" wide. So in a horizontal application you have nowhere near 18" above the drain line? If thats the case you'd need to install some kind of post or something to install the feeder on correct? I am retired now but was an HVAC technician/Service/Operations manager for 30 years and live near Savannah GA so ours runs allot also. All summer about 7 or 8 months and this is a great invention. Cant believe I never thought of it.😂.
I wish I could answer you on that but I think you’re right when you say that’s a question for the company. I believe the dispenser is gravity driven, meaning the solution needs to be high enough to gain enough velocity to travel backwards into the pan. I can’t find any info on if that’s accurate or not though. I would think you’d need some sort of pump to get enough flow for a horizontal mount.
You were in the business so you must know a system that uses this type of solution is available for large commercial systems. I was going to make my own DIY system but came across this in one of the big box home improvement stores just today. Living in South Florida I have had clogs in the past. Yes they happen at the worst time. Since having a new system installed 2 years ago I have been dumping coil cleaner down the drain line monthly.
I ordered one but am concerned about the 3m adhesive failing in my hot attic over time.. I don’t want to be drilling into the ac unit either. Must be a better way to secure this thing.
Mine appears to be holding very strongly. However, my unit is in a closet, not an attic. I’m thinking you could put a bead of clear caulk around the perimeter of the mounting plate. That might hold it in place should the adhesive fail from the heat. Just an idea….
@@allamericandiy1310 Thats a good idea. For the price they should include everything to permanently mount it including a hard wired power connection imo. If they get that all included at the same price will be a 5/5 from me (pending it works well :))
Looks like they prevent you from being able to do that. It is dispensed through the app and it know what's in the bottle. Every bottle has to be registered. And when it's empty, it tells you go buy a new bottle and all feature in the app are disabled.
I'm in central florida and ust found this out. How's it going so far? I'm curious about the solution/if it can be rigged to run like bleach or what not? What say you?
So far so good. I haven’t had to do any maintenance on my unit other than replace the filter. True test for me will be if this thing keeps my unit clear of slime for a whole summer. As far as rigging it up to use bleach or anything other than their proprietary solution, I can’t say for sure. The solution bottle has a specific cap that screws into the unit. The app keeps track of when the solution is empty and requires you to scan a QR code from a new bottle to register it before installing it. I don’t know if replacing the solution with something different before installing it would matter or not.
The app gave me the option to dispense right away or schedule it. I chose the dispense option and it dumped about 3 oz of the solution into the line. Next dispense is scheduled for 4/22.
I have a major question ???? Everybody is claiming it connects into the drain line. But if you know EC systems, you know that the LG begins in the condenser PAN !! Why is this product not being piped into the pan area ?? I believe this product should be put in the pan area and and I personally like to know is anyone else putting it into the pan ?? and if so, how was your results or maybe it causes corrosion of the aluminum or copper parts and this is why it’s the direction don’t say anything about stopping the algae at the source of the problem
Great question! I have a buddy of mine who’s on the fence about buying one of these for that exact reason (he’s just waiting to see how mine works out). So, inside my horizontal drain line, where the clear hose connects, is a right angle rubber grommet (comes with the unit) that forces the solution back into my pan. From there, it exits back down the line along with the excess water that accumulates. I have one more dispense scheduled for 6/17 before I have to install another solution bottle. I’ll take the front panel off my hvac and film the dispense and create another video about it. I’ll also discuss a few other things too….
Make sure you connected to wifi and your Bluetooth is on. Try deleting your profile and reinstalling the app. If none of this works, reach out to their team and get assistance. I remember it being pretty seamless as long as you’re connected to wifi and Bluetooth was on though.
@@allamericandiy1310 Thanks for the quick response! I just figured it out. Had to have location services turned on for iFlo when connected to local network. I typically do not have location services turned on except when I need to travel in unfamiliar areas and need maps. Thanks for your video by the way. I live in Alabama where the humidity is terrible also and just unclogged my drain line for the second time. Getting tired of messing with it so I really hope this works!
The concept seems to be a lifesaver but in reality not so much. Not super simple to get it to work. Tape does not stick very long in the hot attic. The device never connected to my home wifi. Completely useless to me.
Can't wait for your update review. Also in South Florida.
I'm in SW FL as many commenters are. Looking forward to seeing the results. Thanks!
Can you believe it took 60 years for this extremely simple solution was released as an idea to the market???
Kudos to the iFLO guys for coming up with it…. That is, if it stands the test of time. We’ll see how it goes through my south Florida summer
@@allamericandiy1310 Same here.
I live in hot Texas and had to get a whole new HVAC system last year and it was recommended I used a cup of white vinegar followed by several cups of hot water each month. When I lived in Florida I used bleach.
either one is good
I'm in South Florida as well but the unit is in the Attic. I am thinking of using velcro to hold the unit along with the 3M adhesive.
Lets hope this invention works and will save all of so many headaches
That could definitely work. You could also add a bead of clear caulk around all sides of the mounting plate after you stick it on with the included 3M tape. That may hold it in place too. Just an idea.
Dear Neighbor, I live in Naples. I need to have HVAC man come 3 or 4 times a year and hook up a wet vac to suck the sludge out of the line. I look forward to hearing the results. Right now my solution is to pour a little bleach down the line every few weeks, and occasionally I do use my own wet vac.
I feel your pain my friend. I have to do the same with this HVAC. I found an alternative to using a wet vac or calling out an AC company for the clogged line as I started using a co2 cartridge gun. I previously posted a video on that. Seems to clear out that sludge better than a wet vac…
We’ll see how this iFLO works. Other than change the filter, I’m not going to do any maintenance on it until the summer is over. Then, I’ll do another review and take apart my unit to see if there’s any sludge in the tray or line. Fingers crossed.
Naples here too :-) will let you know - I installed it today ;-)
iFLO Looks good on your A/C Handler. Welcome to the family!
Appreciate it! I’m looking forward to see how this performs over the summer in South Florida. Game changing idea!
Can it be programmed for once monthly?
You should have documented the installation step by step and explained the power source for the unit and what type of batteries (if it uses batteries), how long before you have to change them and how it connects to the Wi-Fi. Thank you.
Hi - iFLO is battery-operated. The kit comes with 4 AA batteries they last between 12-18 months. The application walks you through the wi-fi connection process.
@@myiflo Thank you all is good.
I had been thinking about this idea myself a few years back and was told by AC guys that they have an electric drain pump solution as an option and I was thinking why the heck in our modern decade this flushing the line crap was NOT automated???? A stupid meatball tedious task to automate a flush drip. DUH. I swear the industry just liked an excuse to come out to your place for a stupid easy A/C tech call and charge you to "flush the toilet". Every A/C company design should include this into the build. It just makes simple simple sense and to not have it is just very dumb meatball Fred Flintstone design in this modern day and age of technology with AC units just so to purposely clog for A/C tech call visits to come to your house.
Thanks for the review. I live in the Florida Keys and also have to clean my AC drain line a few times per year. I just ordered two units but realized you said it had to be 18inches above the drain pipe. My air handlers are installed laying on their side because of the limited space in my attic and don't have 12 inches above the the drain pipe. hmmmm
That’s a great question….if I were you, I would contact iFLO and ask them for advice on installing those. They say the units will fit any hvac system so maybe there’s a way. Keep us updated in case anyone runs into the same problem.
@@allamericandiy1310 will do.
I watch a professional Heating and Air Conditioning contractor UA-cam channel. He pour vinegar in the drain, where the drain pump is and pumps into the drain. The condenser pump tank gets slimy. So, I can buy gallons of white vinegar at the warehouse club for a few dollars. I put a cup or so in my drain by the pump every 6 months.
Vinegar is caustic and the vapors can damage expensive part of your HVAC
Im very interested to see how this works for you. My air handler is in a 2nd floor attic and hard to access, and the drain line is like 25ft long; so it is a nightmare to maintain.
I will keep you posted. I have enough trouble with my unit being on the second floor of my house and easily accessible. I can’t imagine it being in my attic. I feel your pain, brother.
So, just for everyone that does not know (We had a meeting about this, YESTERDAY MORNING (5/8/2024/);
1) The retail product that you bought online or anywhere else. That is the retail version. Whats the difference? It is more dilluted.
2) Retail product only has a 90 day warranty.
3)iFlo PRO has 1 year warranty.
4) THAT bottle is only meant for 3 months.
P.S. you are doing a review on a RETAIL PRODUCT. Its like saying "HEY. I BOUGHT A UV LIGHT FROM AMAZON AND IT SHOULD BE JUST AS GOOD AS ANY UV LIGHY FROM ANY AC COMPANY.....RIGHT?!"
Im waiting for the results. But youre doing a reciew on somethig that is DILLUTED and does NOT HAVE the entire thing that is promoted.
I appreciate the reply! So just to be clear, in order to get the more concentrated solution, we would need to order the unit from an AC company? Which means we’d have to pay their cost and labor? Damn. Hopefully the retail version does the trick.
It looks like they sell the concentrated solution on the website for $44.99. I’m assuming that’s the solution that’s not diluted??? Let me know your thoughts.
I have a question that I guess would be for the company itself. They advertise it can go on any configuration air handler or furnace. Vertical or horizontal applications. You mentioned that the bottle base and feeder needs to be installed 18" above the drain line. In a horizontal application the whole air handler is about 22" wide. So in a horizontal application you have nowhere near 18" above the drain line? If thats the case you'd need to install some kind of post or something to install the feeder on correct? I am retired now but was an HVAC technician/Service/Operations manager for 30 years and live near Savannah GA so ours runs allot also. All summer about 7 or 8 months and this is a great invention. Cant believe I never thought of it.😂.
I wish I could answer you on that but I think you’re right when you say that’s a question for the company. I believe the dispenser is gravity driven, meaning the solution needs to be high enough to gain enough velocity to travel backwards into the pan. I can’t find any info on if that’s accurate or not though. I would think you’d need some sort of pump to get enough flow for a horizontal mount.
You were in the business so you must know a system that uses this type of solution is available for large commercial systems. I was going to make my own DIY system but came across this in one of the big box home improvement stores just today. Living in South Florida I have had clogs in the past. Yes they happen at the worst time. Since having a new system installed 2 years ago I have been dumping coil cleaner down the drain line monthly.
Blowing out was an air compressor is not gonna work. You have to hook a vacuum up to it and run gallons of water down it to make sure it’s clean.😅❤🥵💯
I ordered one but am concerned about the 3m adhesive failing in my hot attic over time.. I don’t want to be drilling into the ac unit either. Must be a better way to secure this thing.
Mine appears to be holding very strongly. However, my unit is in a closet, not an attic. I’m thinking you could put a bead of clear caulk around the perimeter of the mounting plate. That might hold it in place should the adhesive fail from the heat. Just an idea….
@@allamericandiy1310 Thats a good idea. For the price they should include everything to permanently mount it including a hard wired power connection imo. If they get that all included at the same price will be a 5/5 from me (pending it works well :))
Same: saw it on an commercial.
What keeps you from refilling the bottle with vinegar or diluted bleach?
Looks like they prevent you from being able to do that. It is dispensed through the app and it know what's in the bottle. Every bottle has to be registered. And when it's empty, it tells you go buy a new bottle and all feature in the app are disabled.
I'm in central florida and ust found this out. How's it going so far? I'm curious about the solution/if it can be rigged to run like bleach or what not? What say you?
So far so good. I haven’t had to do any maintenance on my unit other than replace the filter. True test for me will be if this thing keeps my unit clear of slime for a whole summer.
As far as rigging it up to use bleach or anything other than their proprietary solution, I can’t say for sure. The solution bottle has a specific cap that screws into the unit. The app keeps track of when the solution is empty and requires you to scan a QR code from a new bottle to register it before installing it. I don’t know if replacing the solution with something different before installing it would matter or not.
@@allamericandiy1310 yup you know the new summer in soflo extends into October 😂.
I have an upstairs unit and downstairs unit. do I need two of these or just one?
One for each unit.
Did your unit dispense right away? Mine says its not dispensing until the end of May.
The app gave me the option to dispense right away or schedule it. I chose the dispense option and it dumped about 3 oz of the solution into the line. Next dispense is scheduled for 4/22.
I have a major question ????
Everybody is claiming it connects into the drain line.
But if you know EC systems, you know that the LG begins in the condenser PAN !!
Why is this product not being piped into the pan area ??
I believe this product should be put in the pan area and and I personally like to know is anyone else putting it into the pan ??
and if so, how was your results or maybe it causes corrosion of the aluminum or copper parts and this is why it’s the direction don’t say anything about stopping the algae at the source of the problem
Great question! I have a buddy of mine who’s on the fence about buying one of these for that exact reason (he’s just waiting to see how mine works out).
So, inside my horizontal drain line, where the clear hose connects, is a right angle rubber grommet (comes with the unit) that forces the solution back into my pan. From there, it exits back down the line along with the excess water that accumulates.
I have one more dispense scheduled for 6/17 before I have to install another solution bottle. I’ll take the front panel off my hvac and film the dispense and create another video about it. I’ll also discuss a few other things too….
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Bought one then took it back. Didn't work.
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Will it work with a Android phone?
Shouldn’t be an issue. IFLO has its own app that you download to your phone. I believe it’s available for android
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I have issues pairing the iFlo to my iPhone. Any tricks to this?
Make sure you connected to wifi and your Bluetooth is on. Try deleting your profile and reinstalling the app. If none of this works, reach out to their team and get assistance. I remember it being pretty seamless as long as you’re connected to wifi and Bluetooth was on though.
@@allamericandiy1310 Thanks for the quick response! I just figured it out. Had to have location services turned on for iFlo when connected to local network. I typically do not have location services turned on except when I need to travel in unfamiliar areas and need maps. Thanks for your video by the way. I live in Alabama where the humidity is terrible also and just unclogged my drain line for the second time. Getting tired of messing with it so I really hope this works!
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The concept seems to be a lifesaver but in reality not so much. Not super simple to get it to work. Tape does not stick very long in the hot attic. The device never connected to my home wifi. Completely useless to me.
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