EASIEST Way to CLEAR Your HVAC Drain!

[@klforrest573]

New home & furnace (Bryant) - I had the tech install 2 clean out T’s. One up high @ the outlet of the pan & 1 half way between the first T & the drain (15 ft). Once every 6 months (Spring / Winter) I flush the pan & line with a mixture of Vinegar/Hot H2O or Bleach/H2O - then let sit for 2 hours - then flush with Hot Water X2. After each flush is completed - I drop in 2 QwikTreat Condensate Pan Treatment Tablets (1 in the pan & 1 in the line itself) - after 13 yrs, I have never had a issue with this system nor with the unit itself. Plain & Simple - It Works!

[@Phone-sh7jg]

Thats it

[@BenjaminHibbler]

I just had a problem and I wish I had seen this product before I completed the job. I should have done more resherch. I really did a good job, and it work's well. Great video!

[@optionstraderman]

Looks like an awesome product. I think ALL Installers should install these for their customers! But then that would reduce the amount of service work they would get in the future, so.... hmmm, yea, this presents quite a quandary for sure, LOL In any case, I like it. Thanks for all of your videos and advice. I really do enjoy them.

[@NewHVACGuide]

Definitely. Installing so customers have to call you back is a good way to lose customers.

[@marklynn3209]

Looks like a great tool. I'm always clearing my drain pipe, this would make it so much easier.

[@AchillesWrath1]

How often do you clean yours out, do you live in a warm climate?

[@clawhammer704]

I put a tee on my drain with a turn off behind it . Close off the turn off and then vac the drain pipe back to the condenser. It’s works like a charm.

[@rfink222]

I used compressed air to blowout white slime. I also poured in water before and after. I was surprised blowing it out with air caused a lot of white slime to come out. I didn't use shop vac to suck it out at the same time like the A/C techs did because I was working by myself. You do need an open access point near the evaporator.

[@afbigfish1]

Im kind of thinking that if you need to clear your line that often its not installed properly. Im in Florida and these lines are a constant source of problems here. The house I bought had the line going out under the garage slab and it was a constant source of problems. every month or so it needed service. I finally got fed up and researched it and re-piped it using a rectoseal p-trap and re-routing the drain out a wall with lots of pitch 1/4 per foot or more. Normal rules of pitching drain lines does not apply here. You want that water to drain as fast as possible. also make sure you debur and chamfer the inside of the pipe. I havent had any issues since.

[@danielboles6837]

I like the product, but at the price gouging price of $ 71.82 plus added shipping of $ 8.99, I think I'll just make something myself. The nerve of these companies. That must be all of $ 2.50 worth of PVC and to charge 9 dollars to ship less than half a pound of plastic is outrageous. Gouging, pure and simple. Because they know you need it, they squeeze you all they can get away with. I know, it takes some money to develop a product and bring it online, but this is off the charts. I would never buy anything from this company and I'll sure let others know just how I feel and why. Wake up America

[@melissanative1799]

I AGREE IT'S A TOTAL RIPPOFF.

[@OneWildTurkey]

It's up to $80 now. I guess there are customers.

[@jstarii1]

Totally agree. This should have been 9.99. + shipping. He should be ashamed of himself.

[@NewHVACGuide]

He? Me? I don’t set the prices or even sell the product.

[@OneWildTurkey]

@@NewHVACGuide Some folks have trouble following a conversation. Hopefully it's a small group.

[@debbiesherrill7228]

On Amazon the LASCO store, they have a PVC hose adapter for $5.78. I've seen this on another DIY HVAC ch, flushing it outside using a garden hose .

[@NewHVACGuide]

If using a garden hose outside works, maybe you don't need an adapter at all? 🙂

[@FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri]

This the one you need LASCO 15-1623

[@melissanative1799]

DOESN'T YOUR EVAPORATOR COIL INSIDE GET ALL WET?

[@maglight2006]

So your drain line gets clogged and you think the solution is to go outside and blow all the garbage clogging it into the airhandler? This is why we stay so busy.

[@turkleton4054]

Looks great but not for $75. Thats insane for a piece of plastic.

[@brianlewis5360]

Agreed. Unbelievably over-priced.

[@JAM4382]

For real. You could make some thing similar with some pvc for a few bucks.

[@jamesmcgraw4584]

This is less than it costs for one visit from an HVAC pro. $50 would be more reasonable but hey. Capitalism is why this exists.

[@hoonetic]

It's now $81!!! Thats INSANE! If the guy who makes theseand sells it for $9.99 they'll still get a huge profit plus more people would buy it! Craziness!

[@mjheggie2]

On the Walmart website it connects to I saw for $18.12. Am I looking at the wrong item?

[@apeel2008]

I agree that the pricing is way too high. Just put a T in the line and then two ball valves (one on each side of the T … one towards the Drain line to outside, one towards the Air Exchanger). Then use a cheap Shop Vac adapter / coupler and control the air direction by using the ball valves.

[@golfmaniac007]

cool tool. should make one to fit a garden hose also.

[@tomgreco9905]

Great product to make things easier for the DYIer, thanks for recommending!

[@stefanvanbraam4378]

Looks like a great idea to have that.

[@peterwinkler2162]

My HVAC is in the attic Do I clear drain line on the pipe coming outside my brick house. I have a niebors who came when my unit was leaking from the cieling for free

[@db3467]

How about poring a few ounces of vinegar down those condensate drains so they don't clog

[@NewHVACGuide]

Does vinegar work?

[@xphiles2345]

​@@NewHVACGuideI did it two weeks ago and yes it does

[@GoFukYourAss]

I use vinegar as well and it works

[@davidcollum3429]

3/4 pvc union $2 dollars an some air even blow out with mouth fix it yearly every spring 🎉

[@barbaranesbitt4885]

Can you use an air compressor on the one tool? If so how much pressure?

[@stephanelindor5574]

32 psi or less CHAMP 😊

[@deep_fried_midget]

You can just use the blower end of a shop vac. The pressure is well within the range the pipes can withstand.

[@johnadams2313]

Mine drain has a standard tee installed with a plug jury rigged but not glued in will this work with that setup?

[@peterwinkler2162]

Can't I use a shop vac on the outside pipe. It gets clogged up in my Attic.Very tight sguess

[@jascam1]

At what point do we see the product in use clearing a clogged HCAC drain.

[@bmw2002ism]

I just want to use the other tool that blocks the drain to use the vacuum to clear the drains but does it fit into standard PVC connections cause that would be handy

[@NewHVACGuide]

I think it does 🙂

[@mijohnst]

That is pretty neat but not worth $65 for a few pieces of PVC. There are other options with stock parts less than $5. Still, neat idea and thanks for explaining it.

[@melissanative1799]

WHERE DOOES THIS ATTACH TO? OUTSIDE?

[@Phone-sh7jg]

Is it okay to use ammonia to clean the drain line??

[@NewHVACGuide]

I wouldn’t recommend it. Ammonia puts off harmful fumes that may pulled into your home.

[@TOPDadAlpha]

I would use extreme caution. Builders do not always join pvc piping securily today. Joinery can get blown out.

[@NewHVACGuide]

Very good point

[@NewHVACGuide]

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[@galg3967]

Thanks for the info. Been having draingae issue for weeks now where water is going out secondary instead of primary. 2 plumbers cleared the line and 3 HVAC companies, we are still not able to find the root cause. My HVAC guy asked me to take out the Filter for 1-2 days and said "Perhaps water is being sucked off evaporator because the blower is pulling too hard. " Does that make sense to try out? could that cause more damage even for 1-2 days? Thanks for the feedback.

[@Tvo281]

What's the primary and secondary?

[@galg3967]

@@Tvo281 I meant water is going out Secondary drain instead of Primary (Primary does drain a little bit). Very frustrating that no one can tell me root cause. After 4 HVAC companies (all American standards dealers), no clear cause. I will replace the drain pan and see if Trane will help if that does not fix the issue. Could be a leaky or splashy coil, blower over blow, etc. Plumber said no issue with clogging. Will update after the drain pan is replaced.

[@whosgotmyusername]

Did you ever find a resolution? Thanks

[@galg3967]

@@whosgotmyusernameHi, not yet. Now that the weather is not as hot, in the low 80s during the day, and 60s in the morning, there has not been any water in the PAN. AC still work, but not as hard and often. So either there is Condensation Buildup for some reason that overrun the drain pan, or something with the drain pan (Even if we pour water into the drain pan area and it just drain it fine). 2 Plumbers and 5 HVACs don't know what the issue is - Each contradict the other. I may just wait for next Spring to continue tshoot this.

[@whosgotmyusername]

Thanks for your input, and good luck getting it sorted out.

[@pcexpress911]

Why nitrogen? Couldn't it be compressed air from a compressor ... Standard air hose ?

[@NewHVACGuide]

Yes but most HVAC pros carry nitrogen tanks, not compressors on their service vans

[@eddierobles5137]

thank you so much for this video.

[@tongkatali6904]

Great idea but the price is ridiculous

[@DairwoodBarton27]

So I watch a lot of your videos and I just recently had to upgrade my HVAC to a goodman GSZ160301 heat pump and ASPT37C14 air handler and I’m just wonder if I will be good for years I’ve heard a lot of people say horrible things about good man but they were budget friendly and made in the USA that’s why I bought them was just wondering if you could tell me some things to keep an eye on or anything

[@NewHVACGuide]

Check out my video on Goodman. We don't have issues with them. They're biggest problem is how anyone can buy them.

[@DairwoodBarton27]

@@NewHVACGuide I kind of figured that’s how I bought mine was on my own on the Internet and then I had a licensed person put it in Actually bought my good man outside and inside as a package on eBay Then it somehow is directly shipped from goodman

[@esojanacig5138]

I have a Goodman unit from 2004 on my 1st floor unit. Knock on wood I'll get a few more yrs on it. But the 2nd floor unit gave out 2yrs ago.

[@williampawson5476]

WIsh you had shown it being installed and used...

[@stingk5295]

Awesome

[@jhonnychingass6252]

I'm surprised you going towards the hvac tech!! But thanks tho

[@crand20033]

I have an ecobee thermostat and one day it went blank so I called Ecobee support and they had no idea why or how to tell me to fix the issue. I guess they hire a bunch of idiots over there. I called a AC tech and he came out and vaccumed the line and it was incredible how much solid scum and gunk he got out of that PVC line. I was wondering where all that could have come from. Cost me a bunch of money for a tech because Ecobee didn't know what to do.

[@nihtum]

I just moved into a new house we built and we are having the same issue.. 3 different times within 2 months drain lines getting clogged with this white slime (Bacterial Zoogloea). I couldn't get any real answers and after googling discovered this is an issue with the new ACs using all aluminum coils. I *NEVER* had this issue with my old house.. basically, the old AC units are copper so this kills the bacteria that causes this.

[@crand20033]

@@nihtum I guess it pays dividends to insist on copper A coils when you replace the AC units you have.

[@watchmanic]

Why not suck it out from the outside?? I have an adaptor and use my shop vac outside. No special items required. Seems like a waste of money.

[@watchmanic]

@@ButterfatFarms I will loan you mine, no bid deal. Let me know….no charge!

[@ps-yk8su]

That's too much work for most people

[@greggf.primus8916]

Absolutely, Mark. It's not that difficult. $75.00? The average DIY'er can make this from PVC connections purchased at Home Depot or Lowes for less than $10.00

[@acousticmagnum5200]

Nice device. But, $81...ha ha ha ha ha, ya right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was expeciting it to be UNDER $10. Those T joints are $1 at Home Depot. Wow!

[@NewHVACGuide]

Maybe we can invent the $71 version 🤣

[@Helpfulsuggestions]

To bad I redid by system with no 90* bends so everything can be snaked

[@harmon1286]

Be there shortly….

[@NewHVACGuide]

Umm where? 🤣

[@harmon1286]

@@NewHVACGuide ….I had to watch the advertisement video first….

[@NewHVACGuide]

Ah. Gotcha

[@stephanelindor5574]

I am very interested. Please provide the link🎉

[@bobbear4437]

Too expensive, try a 'drain king' for about $14. ,,,attached to a garden hose and blows out any blockage in you ac drain line with water!

[@andreas333bb8]

What a bargain, ONLY 80 bucks😂😂😂

[@bobdziedzic3814]

Great tool but to pricey

[@Stump44]

Use a vacuum cleaner outside!

[@nuffdoggiggey4103]

Nasty stuff comes out of there, snotty substance, not in my car shop vac.

[@toxictonic12888]

its like $76 tho

[@stephanelindor5574]

😮😢😮Really

[@funnyfarm5555]

A little overpriced , I think for what it is.

[@GuyBraget]

You emulate that easy-t so easy with just pvc parts.

[@laurencel.7980]

it should cost $25.00

[@ShelleyVideo]

That thing costs $81!

[@darrensager2516]

yeah kinda surprising how much it costs.