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Quickly Check For Condensate Clogs and Issues During no A/C Service Calls!

There are a number of factors that lead to a residential NO A/C service call, so make sure to rule out the condensate line/switches! These switches may be wired to break either the R wire which is the 24V power to the thermostat or the Y wire heading to the outdoor unit contactor. To find such an issue, inspect the condensate area for any visual signs such as a secondary pan full of water! A simple issue like a clogged condensate trap or a clog at the condensate pump can lead to these issues. An excess amount of water building up inside the primary condensate pan, condensate pump, or condensate line will cause the safety switches in the picture above to break the 24V electrical power to turn off the system! Be on the lookout for wet switches installed in the secondary condensate pan, as they may trip with only a small amount of water present. Clogs can easily form in the trap due to biological growth. Condensate lines can clog due improperly pitching the pipe section! Read more about cleaning condensate lines and traps in our article and video here:

Article: https://www.acservicetech.com/post/10-methods-to-clean-condensate-drains-traps-on-air-conditioners
Video: https://youtu.be/M6YFsFXhpwU
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Quickly Check For Condensate Clogs and Issues During no A/C Service Calls!

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