AC Drain Line Cleaningin Kendall, FL
Clogged condensate drains cleared and treated, with a float switch to prevent water damage.
AC Drain Line Cleaning for Kendall buildings
Homes in West Kendall sit close to the Everglades, where humidity and afternoon storms are heavier than on the coast. Clogged condensate drains, lightning-damaged capacitors and control boards are the calls we see most out here. A surge protector and a float switch are inexpensive protection on any system in the area.
An air conditioner in Miami can pull many gallons of water out of the air every day. That water leaves through a small PVC drain line, and in our climate algae grows inside it quickly. A blocked drain is the single most common reason a system shuts off or leaks through a ceiling here.
We clear the full length of the line, flush it, clean the pan and make sure a working safety switch is in place.
Signs of a clogged drain
- Water in the pan under the air handler
- A water stain on the ceiling or wall near the unit
- The AC shuts off and the thermostat screen is blank
- A musty smell when the system starts
- No water dripping from the drain outlet outside
What we do
- We vacuum the line from the outside outlet and flush it from the air handler.
- We clean the drain pan and the trap.
- We test the float switch, or install one if it is missing.
- We add a cleanout tee where needed so the line is easy to maintain.
AC Drain Line Cleaning in Kendall: questions
How do I prevent the drain from clogging again?
Pour a cup of white vinegar into the cleanout every month during summer and keep to two maintenance visits a year. Avoid bleach on systems with metal drain pans or coils, since it can corrode them.
Is a permit required for HVAC work in Kendall?
Installing or replacing air conditioning equipment in Kendall requires a mechanical permit and a final inspection. Permits here are issued by Miami-Dade County, since Kendall is unincorporated and has no city building department. Repairs, maintenance and cleaning do not need one. We file the paperwork and attend the inspection.
Who issues AC permits in Kendall?
Kendall is an unincorporated community, so mechanical permits come from Miami-Dade County's permitting office instead of a city building department. We file the permit, schedule the county inspection and meet the inspector on site.
Why are the back bedrooms in my Kendall house always warmer?
On single-storey Kendall homes the bedrooms are usually at the end of the longest duct runs. Leaky or crushed attic ducts and an undersized return are the usual causes. We measure airflow at each register and fix the duct problem, which is often cheaper than replacing the air conditioner.
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Call (786) 856-7466 for the next available appointment in Kendall.