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My main condensate drain is working correctly (just got new system) but I still have +- an inch of water in the emergency drain pan and it is flowing out. I didn't think the pan would be draining water except if the main drain failed. Can you set me straight? Live in hot humid Dallas TX.
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If the main drain is working right, how did the water get in the emergency pan.
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Is the end of your condensate drain line flowing freely or in the dirt? The clog may not always be in the drain line itself but at the end of the line. Best thing to do is look to see if if your line is dripping from outside. If it is in fact dripping in ac mode then the challenge is not your line.. If it was me I would install a pvc union, blow out the line with nitrogen, install an easy trap and float switch.. Hope it works out for you!
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It sounds like the condensate isn't all going out your primary drain, and is dripping into the emergency drain. What did your installing contractor say when he came out to look at it?
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Pictures would help.
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After your installing contractor fixes your drain problem. (Sounds like your Coil is not "level" in the air-handler. Or the primary pan is cracked. Or connections in your pvc is not tight.) Have them intall a float switch in your emergency pan and a "SS1" or any style of "in-line" float switch in your drain line. These two items will shut down your system if you have drain problems in the future. Which will prevent any further damage.
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I bet your installing contractor would respond to a water in the emergency pan on a new system
If in fact he is Licensed, insured and bonded.
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You got that right!!! I would be running to that one. And if it is in the attic. SPRINTING to it--Don't wanna buy sheetrock and a paint job for anyone.Originally Posted by captube
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