The condensate trap is absolutely mandatory for a high efficiency gas furnace.
Furnace condensate drain tube.
Condensate switches imc 307 2 3 states that all hvac equipment that produces condensate must have either a secondary drain line or a condensate overflow switch a secondary drain pan with a secondary drain line or condensate switch or some combination of these installations should be used to prevent overflow if the primary drain line blocks.
Condensation from air conditioning coils contains bacteria that can form slime and clog the condensate pan drain tube.
When you see water puddling around the furnace with the a c running you have a clogged condensate drain tube.
This article discusses the inspection and repair or un clogging of condensate disposal systems including air conditioning heat pump or condensing boiler furnace condensate drains condensate pumps and their proper installation as part of our review of condensate piping traps drains.
If this drain is plugged the unit may not close the pressure switch.
A c condensate drains pumps.
How can i unclog that l bracket.
Codes installation leaks clogs connections troubleshooting repair.
Hi i have a problem with the l galanized bracket that my plastic tubing for the ac condensation comes out of my inside furnace unit.
Additionally the inducer motor would suck air through the drain if it weren t trapped which could.
This one covers how to clean the condensate drain of the 90 gas furnace.