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Emergency AC recommendation
Posted on 9/2/16 at 9:40 pm
Posted on 9/2/16 at 9:40 pm
So my ac is dripping and pan filled up and trip switch didn't work. Any recommendations for AC guy in BR area? Have used petersons in the past but not sure who's gonna be available on the weekend.
This post was edited on 9/2/16 at 11:02 pm
Posted on 9/2/16 at 9:45 pm to djangochained
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Shop vac
Yup, vacuum out the water, switch the hose around and blow out the drain line. Then pour some bleach in it and return to normal.
hope the water did not damage anything
Posted on 9/2/16 at 9:48 pm to Fusaichi Pegasus
Yeah I'm almost to Dallas and sis in law just called
Water now soaked through ceiling along beams. FML
Water now soaked through ceiling along beams. FML
This post was edited on 9/2/16 at 9:55 pm
Posted on 9/2/16 at 10:21 pm to AU_RX
Call one hour and they will sell you a new unit
Posted on 9/2/16 at 10:27 pm to AU_RX
you should have a pvc clean out standing vertically near where the condensation drain leaves the unit, if you have a plumbers snake, run it down the drain a bit then pour a little bleach down it
Posted on 9/2/16 at 10:28 pm to Tigerpaw123
Tell SIL to turn off AC and flip the breaker for AC so it doesn't continue to run. Drain water out of pan with a big cup and 5 gallon bucket. That sucks btw. Had this same thing happen to me. I happened to be home when it happened and was able to save the ceiling from being destroyed.
Posted on 9/2/16 at 10:32 pm to AU_RX
Two things: your ac is not broken, you just need to clean the drain line, also an ac company won't do anything for the water damage. If you can't replace the float I guess they can do that tho.
step 1: shut off ac
Step 2: get a hose from outside and run it inside the house from the drip pan in the attic down into a tub or sink.
Step 3: with someone holding the hose in the water upstairs, get a siphon going on the pan. Drain it.
Step 4: get a hanger and disassemble the drain line from the pan enough so you can clean it out
Step 5: pour bleach down it once you clean it out mechanically
Step 6: buy and install a new float shutoff valve.
Step 7: fix all the water dmg. You'll need someone who can do Sheetrock work if any was destroyed. Otherwise you just need kilz for the water stains and some flat white paint for the ceiling.
step 1: shut off ac
Step 2: get a hose from outside and run it inside the house from the drip pan in the attic down into a tub or sink.
Step 3: with someone holding the hose in the water upstairs, get a siphon going on the pan. Drain it.
Step 4: get a hanger and disassemble the drain line from the pan enough so you can clean it out
Step 5: pour bleach down it once you clean it out mechanically
Step 6: buy and install a new float shutoff valve.
Step 7: fix all the water dmg. You'll need someone who can do Sheetrock work if any was destroyed. Otherwise you just need kilz for the water stains and some flat white paint for the ceiling.
Posted on 9/2/16 at 11:02 pm to gorillacoco
Thanks, I just hate when shite like this happens when I'm out of town
Posted on 9/2/16 at 11:03 pm to gorillacoco
I've had Mico come out after hours before and would recommend. (LINK
Posted on 9/2/16 at 11:17 pm to AU_RX
Jesus are you fricking serious
Pics of sil might get someone over there to help out
Pics of sil might get someone over there to help out
This post was edited on 9/2/16 at 11:19 pm
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