Clean Carrier Furnace Condensate Trap

Turn off the power to your hvac system at the breaker and the thermostat.

Clean carrier furnace condensate trap.

When you see water puddling around the furnace with the a c running you have a clogged condensate drain tube. But after i relase control box i found i have to take out condensate trap before moving blower. Thanks for the correct way to take it out. Your carrier dealer may choose to clean your air conditioner coils with commercially available coil cleaning solutions.

Return the brush to the. Build up of this debris can be carried off as condensate drains from the coil. I am going to take out carrier furnace blower it doesnt run. Push the brush through the ez trap.

Over time it can become trapped in your condensate drain line causing blockage. It may be covered by a removable. Signs the ac drain line is clogged as indoor air circulates through the evaporator coil dust dirt and other airborne particles can be trapped by moisture. 3 pipes connected to this trap at top 1 at the bottom.

This one covers how to clean the condensate drain of the 90 gas furnace. Shoud i just disconnect those pipes on trap then remove trap. If this drain is plugged the unit may not close the pressure switch. Find the condensate pan.

Condensation from air conditioning coils contains bacteria that can form slime and clog the condensate pan drain tube. Remove the brush from the holder and insert all the way in until it stops. How to clean out your condensate drain. Traps with insufficient height between the inlet and outlet design deficiency on draw through systems can cause the drain to back up when the fan is on possibly causing.

How to clean an ez trap. If there is standing water in the. You can prevent slime and eliminate drain tube clogs in two easy steps. Have a cup or bowl ready when removing the cap.

This will kill any algae mold or mildew that has formed in the pipe. Watch this video to find out more. Just pour a cup of bleach in the drain line s access opening near the indoor air conditioning unit. Trap failures due to freeze up drying out breakage blockage and or improper installation can compromise the seal against air ingestion through the condensate drain line.

There are several types available including foaming cleaners for outdoor condenser coils and self rinsing cleaners for indoor evaporator coils.