Bartlett Heating and Air Discusses Condensate Pan Issues

Your air conditioner does a few different things. Not only does it cool your home down, it also removes humidity. Water is a byproduct of humidity removal and that water needs to go somewhere. That’s where the condensate pan comes into play. The condensate pan and drain control water removal. Like all other parts of the HVAC system, parts are susceptible to wear and tear. Here are some common issues we run into with condensate pans. The condensate pan can be angled wrong sometimes. The pan is designed to angle towards the drain to drain the water and sometimes can miss the drain and leak onto the floor. This can result in water damage so it needs to be fixed right away by a technician like the ones at Bartlett Heating and Air. Your metal condensate pan can crack and develop holes over time which can again result in water leaking and damage. One of the most common issues we come across is the drain line clogging. This causes the water to back up in the condensate pan and overflow. The drain can clog due to algae and bacteria buildup or debris getting in somehow. This can be easily fixed by unclogging the drain. One way to keep the issues to a minimum is to have your AC checked each spring. One of the things we check during our annual AC clean and check is the condensate pan. Bartlett Heating and Air can fix any of your HVAC needs so call us today!