There is only one drawback to HVAC equipment being located in your attic:
condensate leaks can create havoc if not caught and corrected. In the
worst case scenario, water overflows the drain pan and drips through your ceiling!
Here are some recommendations for avoiding such a disaster:
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Be sure your attic system has an emergency drain pan. While this won't eliminate the problem completely, it offers a necessary
layer of protection. Second, make sure the drain pan contains a safety
switch or “ wet switch.” These switches detect when water
levels are too high and shut off you're
AC system until the problem is corrected.
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Clean out the condensate drain. Condensate overflow problems originate from clogged condensate drains.
Drains especially become clogged during periods of low usage (colder months)
when spider webs and other debris accumulate in the pipes. You can guard
against this problem by treating the condensate drain with a mixture of
diluted bleach two or three times each year. Yes, it takes a few minutes
to mix the bleach and climb into the attic, but what are a few minutes
compared to a water-damaged ceiling?
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Consult a trusted HVAC technician. During your next AC inspection ask your technician about your drain pan
and whether or not it contains a "wet switch." He'll know
what you are talking about, especially if he works for Tom's Mechanical.
Have you noticed water leaking from your ceiling and suspect an HVAC-related
condensation problem? Don't wait to get the problem taken care of!
Contact Tom's Mechanical today for assistance with any of your HVAC needs in Arlington, TX.