Cleaning your A/C condensate drain line is a relatively simple task. Considering that you can help avoid clogs, water overflows, odors and A/C shutdown, it’s well worth the effort to clean the drain system a few times during the cooling months.
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Use These Tips for Cleaning Your A/C Condensate Drain
Tuesday, August 11th, 2015A/C Condensate Drain Problems You Should Know About
Thursday, July 2nd, 2015
While the air conditioner is cooling down your air, it’s also extracting gallons of water every day. If the condensate drain system is working properly, all that water is immediately expelled outdoors. However, sometimes A/C condensate drain problems can develop and cause water backups and other malfunctions. Here are three common A/C drainage problems, along with some effective solutions.
A How-To Guide to Air Conditioner Maintenance for the Homeowner
Tuesday, May 19th, 2015
While you should schedule professional air conditioner maintenance yearly, you can complete plenty of tasks yourself without any training or access to special tools. Follow this how-to guide to keep your A/C in good shape between formal tune-ups.
Seasonal HVAC Maintenance will Keep Your System Running Smoothly All Year Long
Tuesday, May 27th, 2014
Investing in seasonal HVAC maintenance will help ensure the heating and cooling system in your Fresno area home runs efficiently, effectively and safely throughout the year. Regular use takes its toll on your HVAC equipment, reducing its energy efficiency, and increasing the chance of unexpected breakdowns and repairs. Scheduling seasonal HVAC maintenance provides many benefits for you and your household. Some of these benefits include:
Change Your Air Filter With the Seasons, and Other Tasks
Tuesday, September 24th, 2013
Furnace air filters are critical to the performance of your cooling and heating system. Every bit of heated or cooled air passes through those filters. That means every breath you and your family take depends on your air filter to remove harmful dust, pollen and other small particles that pass through the filter. An essential part of preparing for the change of seasons in the San Joaquin Valley is to check your filter, and change it if it looks dirty.
Clogged Condensate Drain: How It Happens, and How to Prevent It
Tuesday, August 6th, 2013
Your air conditioner works hard to keep you cool during the long San Joaquin Valley cooling season, and keeping your system operating problem-free all summer long can be a challenge. Clogged condensate drains are one of the most common air conditioning problems, causing your condensate pan to overflow, and eventually shutting down your system. Your annual preventive maintenance call should include flushing the condensate drain to prevent this problem, but knowing how clogs occur and what you can do to remove them is a simple but valuable skill that can save you money on a service visit down the road.