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Air conditioning condensation problem, AC condensation, AC problem, Air Conditioning problemsAir conditioning unit condensation problems. Air conditioners draw moisture out of the air. Usually this moisture is caught in a tray below the evaporator coils and run outside the unit through a small pipeline. Should this line clog up water may spill into the unit causing undue rust and corrosion or may overflow into the duct work and cause water damage to walls and/or ceilings. Obviously leaks are not desirable since the water will likely damage whatever it falls on. Improper lines means those that are not properly installed or not installed at all that allow water to fall on siding, roofs, etc. The collected water comes from the evaporator coils. Some evaporators are installed in a location within the building which may make it impossible to simply drain the water to the outside or to a sewer drain line. In cases such as this, a condensate pump usually is installed. The condensate pump comes on occasionally and forces the water up through the attic and to a proper dumping point. These small pumps can give trouble and if any problems are noted the inspector will so note them. Condensate lines are easy to repair by most anyone. The inspector will usually inform you as to the exact nature of this problem and its complexity. Leaking or missing lines can be replaced with either copper tubing or plastic pipe. All needed supplies are available at building and plumbing supply outlets. Note: never attempt to work on any electrically operated equipment without first being certain the electricity is turned off to the unit. Contact an air conditioning contractor for assistance or advice if you feel unable to perform this task. refrigerant line leaks Gas oil valve leaks Oil tank tilted Furnace shut-off location, furnace shut off damaged, furnace shut off missing :
File last updated March 22, 2010 * Copyright © 2010 All rights reserved by: Accurate Inspections, Inc. A New Jersey home inspection firm 56 Woodland Drive, West Paterson NJ 07424 973-812-5100 providing New Jersey Certified Home Inspections in NJ, by New Jersey Licensed home inspectors. Inspector of record Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector License GI 0121.
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