PREVENTING AC DRAIN CLOGS
Anytime refrigeration or conditioning is involved, humidification is inevitable. This means that as your AC converts hot air from the surrounding into cool air, water is bound to result from the air conditioning process.
Now it is the function of the AC drain system to flush this water out from your AC unit. But if for any reason the drain pipe or drain line is clogged; then ladies and gentlemen, we might have a case of AC leaking on our hands.
Outside the fact that a clogged drain can result in AC leaking, a clogged drain can also result in electrical hazards. If water is dripping down from all corners of your unit, the water might flood a region inside your unit where there are naked wires. Now outside electrocution, water inside your unit can also bridge some wires which can trigger sparking that might result in fire; not to mention the fact that this can also irreversibly damage your precious AC.
We believe you can now see the dangers of having a clogged AC drain. So as much as possible, ensure that you unclog the drain system of your unit from time to time.
What Causes Clogged AC Drain?
Well a lot of things can clog the drain line of your air conditioner, things like; debris, sand particles, enormous dust, molds, and other particles. When these things gradually accumulate at the bottom of the drain pipe, the drain line will become clogged after some time.
The implication of this is that; the drain system of your unit will no longer be able to evacuate water from the inside of your unit. Of course you don’t need us to remind you that a clogged drain line can result in AC leaking, and might even damaged your unit if not addressed on time.
How Can A clogged Drain Be Cleaned Or Unclogged?
Well this is the part where we always recommend that AC owners with AC drain clogs should seek expert help. Even though a lot of persons have attempted and even succeeded in cleaning or unclogging the drain system of their units themselves, it is a very risky and dangerous venture. You can damage your precious AC in the process, not to mention that you can also end up being electrocuted.
So if the drain line of your unit is clogged, make sure you employ the professional AC services of a reputable air conditioning company like us. Doing it yourself is not a bad thing at all, but it will cost you more to fix or replace the AC if you damage it in the process of trying to unclog the drain line/system yourself.
We will unclog the drain system of your unit within 24hours at most. Our engineers are well trained, so have no fear when hiring us. Quality service is what you are sure to get when you employ our profession AC services.
How Can AC Drain Clogs Be Prevented?
Well preventing the drain pipe of your unit from clogging is not a task meant for you. It is our duty as a professional air conditioning company, to always maintain your unit and prevent instances of clogged duct, clogged vent, and clogged drain.
So make sure you employ the professional services of an AC company like us, to service and maintain, tuneup, clean the duct, clean the vent, and also clean the drain system of your unit from time to time.