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My AC drain gets clogged every so often. Any trips for a more permanent fix? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/homeimprovement@lemmy.world
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About 2-3 years ago the line clogged and I didn’t catch it for a while and we had some serious water damage. It just clogged again and I caught it pretty quick but it could have been bad.

Shop vac solves the immediate problem but I’d like a more permanent solution. Any ideas?

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[–] [S] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

What's causing the clog?

The clog is “gunk” but I’m not sure what is actually causing it.

When I hit it with the shop vac I can hear it clearing a blockage of MISC gunk.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    "Gunk" is probably a combination of algae sludge plus any captured lint from the ventilation. Not much to do about the algae other than blast it with a disinfectant like bleach once in a while.

    How's the incoming air filtration into the unit? Is it sealed reasonably well at the filter?

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