Comment on My AC drain gets clogged every so often. Any trips for a more permanent fix?
Tandybaum@lemmy.world 1 year agoWhat’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.
empireOfLove@lemmy.one 1 year ago
“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?
Tandybaum@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Pretty good other than I could probably be a little more diligent with my filter changes. I do it monthly(ish)
empireOfLove@lemmy.one 1 year ago
Ah yeah, then a little bleach when you do your monthly maintenance will probably help that drain out a lot.