Carrier Furnace Condensate Trap Leaking

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Carrier furnace condensate trap leaking.

Furnace tip for professional hvac contractors. But after i relase control box i found i have to take out condensate trap before moving blower. 3 pipes connected to this trap at top 1 at the bottom. Condensation from air conditioning coils contains bacteria that can form slime and clog the condensate pan drain tube.

Furnace is leaking when ac is on if your furnace only seems to leak when the air conditioner is running the problem probably isn t your furnace it s your ac. When you see water puddling around the furnace with the a c running you have a clogged condensate drain tube. This one is about how to clean the condensate drain of the 90 efficient gas furnace safely. Shoud i just disconnect those pipes on trap then remove trap.

Once the water starts to collect and pool up there s a potential for water damage. I am going to take out carrier furnace blower it doesnt run. As your ac runs it absorbs moisture from the warm air in your home. Another reason for your furnace leaking water is a break or clog in the humidifier.

Make sure that your condensate piping is configured properly. I know the pipes from the outside units run into a box on top of the furnace. Screw the new fitting into the drain pan and slide on the tubing. You see your air conditioner doesn t just cool your home it dehumidifies it too.

Furnace water leak condensate problem richard my furnace is leaking water. Thanks for the correct way to take it out. It is summertime so i am not using it for heat except for the blower fan which is hooked up to the air conditioner and the heat. This video is part of the heating and cooling series of training.

These devices are hooked up to your plumbing system in order to add moisture to the air.