Red Oak Air Conditioning and Heating Repair
Clean Condensation Pans
Condensation pans become very dirty and accumulate dirt, slime, sludge, mildew, or mold. A dirty pan can clog condensation drain lines, causing a flood in your home. Even when pans are equipped with float switches to shut the system down in case of clogged lines, a flood can still occur if the switch does not function.
Items checked on condensation pans:
- Cracked or leaky pan
- Rusted or hole in the pan
- Excessive dirt or sludge in the pan
- Properly operating float switch
- Pan properly leveled
- Pan properly draining all water (prevents mold)
An improperly draining pan will allow water to stagnate, causing mold growth and a dirty sock smell in your home. Properly cleaning and leveling pans will prevent most of these problems. In some cases, Ultraviolet lights can be installed in the coil to kill most bacteria, viruses, and mold.
Some systems may not have a float switch installed, in which case we recommend that you have us install one to help protect your home from costly damage.
