How to Clean Out a Condensate Pump

[@emmettab1]

Thank you so much! I don’t think the previous home owner EVER cleaned this in the 10 years they owned the home. Just cleaned mine out and it was filled to the top with mold and a clay like substance. Works like brand new, now! You are the man!!!

[@fixitFlip]

I'd say most people don't realize it needs done. Glad I could help and you're welcome!

[@chaos-pliskin]

Dude! You just saved me a $500 visit from the A/C guy, plus the cost of a new pump that only needed a little maintenance. Rock on, Sir Fixer of the Flip! You have a new subscriber.

[@fixitFlip]

Right on! I'm all about getting things done yourself and saving some cash. Nice work and welcome aboard!

[@cheryl1338]

Thank you! This was very clear and easy to follow. I am horrified that no one ever told me to check this - not the company that installed it nor the HVAC guy I had come in to check things when it overflowed. So, nine years later, I have learned something new!

[@fixitFlip]

No problem and glad I could help you learn this!

[@cincinnatiking8008]

I accidentally dropped a something in the hole in my pump and noticed the slime. If I hadn't dropped a piece of trash in it, I would have never known to clean it. I have the same pump as you, so this video is super helpful!

[@fixitFlip]

Ha, that's one way to find the slime. Better to find it that way then have it just quit working on ya.

[@umeshsurya]

Thanks a ton. I am a new immigrant in Canada, who is completely new to all these furnace and stuff. I had the same problem and fixed it myself after watching ur video. Thanks you so much.

[@fixitFlip]

No problem and glad I could help!

[@hellacutty]

Saved me a call to my HVAC company right in the middle of a snow storm. Thank you!

[@fixitFlip]

No problem, glad I could help!

[@greggday2011]

I watched your video after my condensation water pump failed. I took it apart and found the sludge. Yuck. It covered the float and the side walls. This pump is dated 01/05. After hosing the sludge off of everything and then scubbing with Dawn liquid soap. I took the housing off the "impeller" and cleaned it out. I put it all back together and wired it up. I filled the tank and turned the ac back on. It worked !!! I recommend cleaning the water pump every couple of years, I will now😅

[@fixitFlip]

That's great! Love hearing stories like this. Thanks for sharing.

[@froggy5283]

5:25 Thank you so much for this video. I just bought this house and the furnace and air conditioner is approximately 30 yrs old. This pump was a mess and the tubing also. I did what you said and it runs like a charm. This also took care of a bad musty odor. You got yourself a like and a new subscriber.

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you for the like and the subscribe! Glad I could help!

[@TwrightEsquire]

Thanks a million. Worked like a charm. Saved me $$$$ on a trip to the Big Box hardware store. I'm happy. The wife is happy. The wallet is even happier

[@fixitFlip]

Awesome. Making people happy makes me happy! You're welcome.

[@MissBonitaVida]

Thank you! This was so straightforward and simple even I was able to do this. You definitely saved a lot of people some money!

[@fixitFlip]

No problem. And that's what I'm hoping to do! We all need ways to save money these days!

[@bullmoose6739]

I have a high efficiency furnace. My condensation pump is running longer than normal. How fast should the water be coming out of the tube? The tube that goes into the sum pump.

[@AshlyS.]

Thank you as a single woman you were very helpful and you took your time and explained it. Thank you so much.

[@fixitFlip]

No problem. Glad I could help!

[@alimoini4718]

Thank you so much . Very helpful , I did clean the pump and it is running fine .

[@fixitFlip]

No problem. Glad I could help.

[@ellenzulka4751]

Thank you so much. When I went to add the vinegar to my pump, I discovered that my son-in-law had forgotten to replace the little plugs which allowed debris to get into the pump reservoir. That is why the line got clogged and caused an overflow of water on my carpet. Please stress in your next video the importance of keeping those plugs in place. Thank you again for solving my problem.

[@fixitFlip]

Glad I could help.

[@jeremiahmcswain3392]

Man thanks i need to share this video with the maintenance guys in my apartment complex this was helpful

[@fixitFlip]

No problem glad I could help.

[@joeh3445]

Very simple looking. Replaced my pump a few years back because it was so noisy. New one is much quieter, but I wasn't sure on how to proceed with cleaning it

[@fixitFlip]

Yep it's pretty easy.

[@DiggingCanuck]

Thank you !!! My pump is hard wired - I will be cleaning it today. Love the vinegar tip !!

[@fixitFlip]

No problem, glad I could help!

[@JakeAnderson-il4mv]

Just saved me $100 on a service call!! Thank you sir!

[@fixitFlip]

No problem, glad to help!

[@JakeAnderson-il4mv]

@@fixitFlip so what does it mean if my drain pan is still filling with water even after I cleaned the condenser?

[@fixitFlip]

@@JakeAnderson-il4mv Do you mean filling a little (like it should) and then pumping the water out, or actually overfilling? If it is overfilling it could be a stuck float or a bad motor!

[@22kane45]

My furnace was installed 6 years ago, and I don't ever remember seeing my pump cleaned out during annual contract maintenance. I have been told to add vinegar and water, but never why. In the past 4 days, my furnace will not start up because of pressure switch (3 blinking red lights) malfunction. I did some googling, and found how to reboot the system by turning off the power for 20 seconds and reboot it, and it's good to go for about 18 hours, then it starts all over again. When I disconnect the drain line from the lower pressure switch, about 2 tbsp of water will come out. When I add vinegar to the disconnected drain line, it backs up real quick. Tomorrow, I'm going to do as you demonstrated in your video, and hopefully everything will be work out. Being on a fixed income, your fix might save me the cost of an HVAC service call. Just had my annual tune up in Oct.

[@fixitFlip]

Hopefully cleaning out the pump helps. They can get pretty grimy in there!

[@johnwalker6121]

Tip, condensation pump should be whisper quiet. If you notice yours has become noisy, sure sign or a slime build up on the pump.

[@fixitFlip]

Absolutely. Good tip.

[@NukeTheLeuk]

Was about to hit buy on a new pump.. Then I came across this. Thank you!

[@fixitFlip]

No problem. Glad I could help save you some cash!

[@amazingheroart]

YOU ARE SO AWESOME, SMART, GENEROUS and HELPFUL

[@fixitFlip]

Wow, thank you for the kind words!

[@biggstile]

Loved the video because it's just like my model and the vinegar funnel water trick is helpful.

[@fixitFlip]

Glad I could help!

[@kdaadventures8616]

Great video. This will be very helpful when I have to clean my pump in a few weeks.

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you! Good luck with the project.

[@p.steven2413]

EXCELLENT VIDEO & NICE WORK TOO ! THANK YOU MY FRIEND , I AM GOING TO MY BASEMENT TO DO THIS , CAUSE MY HEATER IS NOT RUNNING BECAUSE MY PUMP IS CLOGGED ? THANKS AGAIN & STAY BLESSED !

[@fixitFlip]

You're welcome and you stay blessed as well!

[@sun9912]

I dont have a pump still a great movie bro 👌

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you.

[@mebeingU2]

…but when the day comes that you do…

[@Learned.Redneck]

Good job! Good camera work. Clear narration. Consider doing professional training videos? My pump looked like the slime from ghostbusters. Im not kidding! Cleaned it. Motor was frozen. Broke it loose, works fine. Saved $100.

[@fixitFlip]

Glad you got it freed up and working. Thanks for the kind words. I have never thought about doing professional videos but maybe I should.

[@Greg8835]

Thank you! You saved me from having to call HVAC people due to tank not draining.

[@fixitFlip]

No problem, glad I could help save you some cash!

[@terimuench2676]

Step by step easy instructions. Thank you

[@fixitFlip]

No problem!

[@MiHanLin1]

Thanks! I wasn't sure if I was approaching this correctly, but you validated everything I was doing. Still looking to see if there is or should be any kind of filter in this system. Also my condensate pump has a tray for some tablets that I assume act like the vinegar to keep it running clean.

[@CH-mq1kj]

Perfectly explained. Thank you!

[@fixitFlip]

You're welcome!

[@pnaylish1004]

Excellent video. Answered all my questions.

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks. Glad I could help.

[@lowrypierce8054]

The video is very good and accurate. However, I have developed an easier method of keeping the tank clean. Run white vinegar with water (every other month) through the tank like shown in the video. That does a good job keeping the tank and components clean. The Little Giant factory told me to NEVER USE BLEACH to clean it with. Bleach will damage the pump and motor seals. I do not clean the CV-10 check valve. I replace it with a new one as needed, about every two years. They are $4.99 + shipping on Amazon. The normal "motor on" drain time is about ten seconds. If the drain time goes above 30 seconds, replace the check valve. Also, sometimes bad check valves make funny noises while draining, it's probably not the motor or pump. Replacing the check valve will usually stop the funny noises. Always works for me. Don't replace the entire Little Giant pump if it's not necessary. My Little Giant pump is still working good after 14 years. I have replaced three CV-10 check valves. :)

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Keith_Mikell]

How do you feel about bleach in pumps Lowry?

[@zachosborne6577]

Put a couple pan tabs in it

[@KT-ed8hj]

Id rather take it off than infect my shopvac with gross mold

[@lowrypierce8054]

@@Keith_Mikell The video is very good and accurate. However, I have developed an easier method of keeping the tank clean. Run white vinegar with water (every other month) through the tank like shown in the video. That does a good job keeping the tank and components clean. The Little Giant factory told me to NEVER USE BLEACH to clean it with. Bleach will damage the pump and motor seals. I do not clean the CV-10 check valve. I replace it with a new one as needed, about every two years. They are $4.99 + shipping on Amazon. The normal "motor on" drain time is ten seconds. If the drain time goes above 30 seconds, replace the check valve. Also, sometimes bad check valves make funny noises while draining, it's probably not the motor or pump. Replacing the check valve will usually stop the funny noises. Always works for me. Don't replace the entire Little Giant pump if it's not necessary. :)

[@bensmith7989]

Just one thing I would add, the plastic pipe feeding the pump should be cleaned too because they build up and clog there as well

[@fixitFlip]

Good tip! Input always welcome, I'm far from perfect!

[@ps-yk8su]

I cleaned mine today with a plastic auger, a metal auger, and Dawn soap. Cleaned in around 30 minutes

[@508homes]

Congrats on 20K!

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you!

[@marystrawberry972]

This was extremely helpful, thank you!

[@fixitFlip]

You’re welcome!

[@jamalhallouli5843]

Thank you for sharing this helpful video.

[@fixitFlip]

You're welcome, Jamal.

[@N9IWJ]

Best thing to clean these pumps out is simple green, diluted about 50/50

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks for the input.

[@luisbahena2905]

Thank you, second time watching this video!

[@fixitFlip]

No problem, glad I could help!

[@markour-parkour1918]

I normally would pour bleach down it wait a couple of minutes then flush some water down after the bleach breaks things up to help keep the tuning and pump from old debree

[@fixitFlip]

Doing that every now and then is a good way to help keep it clean.

[@plc4012]

Thank you for this video.

[@fixitFlip]

No problem!

[@DickDebonaire]

Thank you, extremely helpful. At the end I will pour the vinegar and water in. I'll probably mix it ahead. Should I use white vinegar 50/50 with distilled water?

[@fixitFlip]

Just pour about 1/4 to a half cup of distilled white vinegar in the tank and that should do the trick. It won't damage anything, but will smell like vinegar for a little while.

[@32886121307]

THANK U TRULY Ur A Life Saver ❤

[@Shawnne86]

Very helpful!!

[@fixitFlip]

Glad I could help!

[@bigrymrman]

This was super helpful. Thanks!

[@fixitFlip]

No problem, glad I could help.

[@ajhorfilla2326]

Nice thank you! i wish you could have a focus shot on the floating device, ours keeps running continuously and im suspecting its dirty.

[@fixitFlip]

It's the part I am holding at the 3:39 mark of the video!

[@KeyFobRob]

Thank you!

[@fixitFlip]

No problem!

[@cristinafarmer112]

Excellent video

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you!

[@CocoChanelle-1]

I have been replacing this every 3 years. I didn’t know I was supposed to clean it. 😂 oh well.. now I know

[@fixitFlip]

Better late than never, ha ha!

[@Jaibuddah]

Thank you for this, helped so much!!

[@fixitFlip]

No problem, glad I could help

[@TheMadRandy]

Great vid, appreciate the help!

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks and glad I could help.

[@reinhardkruger2536]

Thank you. Saved me a service call $$$$ !!!! Buy yourself some MVIS stock!

[@fixitFlip]

No problem. Is that a tip?? lol

[@reinhardkruger2536]

Yes. Start reading reddit mvis board. Good luck!

[@fixitFlip]

@@reinhardkruger2536 Thank you!

[@user-pn8rv9tb9f]

thank you.

[@fixitFlip]

You're welcome.

[@adampoloney663]

Helpful thank you.

[@fixitFlip]

No problem.

[@vPhenoman]

I noticed my pump will make a loud buzz noise then moments after it will drain normally. What gives with the noise? I've been putting 1/4 cup of vinegar in it monthly also.

[@BigTony2Guns]

GOOD ONE !!!!

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks!

[@CocoChanelle-1]

Well it turns out my main problem was my hose that goes out the back wall had bent from the guy who cut the grass. It caused the water not to go out the hose and start flooding the garage floor. Also cleaned it out/Clorox.

[@fixitFlip]

That will do it. If that hose gets kinked you'll have problems.

[@SplashBucketz]

Thank You So Much!

[@fixitFlip]

No problem!

[@sandb1867]

Good video. Mine pump is noisy and vibrating. I suspect the impellor is imbalanced due to the dirt. Have an ideas on how to remove the impellor cover?

[@fixitFlip]

I do not, sorry. My old one was doing the same thing and I finally just replaced it with the one in this video.

[@sandb1867]

@@fixitFlipThanks. I just flushed my pump with white vinegar and then some water. Seems to have did the trick, although I'm sure it's only temporary.

[@sanm37]

Thank you! Great video! My condensate reservoir tank was all sludgy and slimy (I just moved into this house that is 8 yrs old and I guess the condensate tank was never cleaned), the HVAC maintenance guys just replaced the slimy water with some soapy water and didn't do any cleaning. The transparent discharge tube is dirty and moldy but dry as I haven't used AC for two months. Hope vinegar won't damage the metal parts of the pump if any. I would like to know how to clean the transparent discharge tube as well? Also, where does this moldy water goes? I'm sorry if I'm sounding silly. I'm new to all this and have a severe fear of mold.

[@fixitFlip]

A little bit of vinegar here and there won't hurt anything, and it will also help clean the lines. Every house is different, but your water probably gets pumped to a sump pump, then pumped out of the house, or directly out of the house. Just follow the line if you want to see where it takes it. If the lines are too nasty to clean, you can just replace them like I do in my video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3yTeXSbgL2cotU

[@keithp115]

I recently found that my parents have this on their furnace, but they never had it serviced. Both now deceased. What exactly is the function of this device? Thank you kindly!

[@fixitFlip]

Sorry for your loss. This pumps out all the condensation that drains from you furnace/AC unit.

[@keithp115]

@@fixitFlip Thank you kindly

[@fixitFlip]

No problem.@@keithp115

[@stateboy80892]

Ours is in tight quarters so this'll be fun lol but necessary

[@fixitFlip]

Ha ha, yeah definitely not my favorite job either.

[@KT-ed8hj]

How do you clean out the hose? Our hose that leads to the sink from the condensate pump is super moldy. Its causing mold in our plastic sink as well.

[@fixitFlip]

Flush vinegar through the line. Or if it’s too moldy, just replace it.

[@Drizz1717]

Nice

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks.

[@michaelmccrimmon]

Excellent!

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you!

[@lizmade2296]

The video is very straightforward and I can follow it... except I get blocked on my own attempt: the drainage hose feels really stuck, I can't seem to get it detached. I'm afraid if I tug too hard & improperly it will break something. Any thoughts on what I may be doing wrong?

[@fixitFlip]

The lines can just get stiff overtime. They lose a little bit of their stretch. Try giving it a little twist as you pull.

[@lizmade2296]

@@fixitFlip Thanks Flip! That makes even MORE sense! I appreciate you

[@fixitFlip]

@@lizmade2296 No problem!

[@jimlance583]

Could have sealant around it.

[@valerie4707]

Great video but my condensate pump is right on the ground and there’s no way to move it slightly down any further to clear the drain pipe that goes into it. I was thinking of taking a turkey baster and sucking out all the slimy water and replacing it with a mix of water and vinegar. Thoughts?

[@fixitFlip]

Can you lift the pipe up and out of the pump? But yes, some vinegar would be better than nothing for sure.

[@valerie4707]

@@fixitFlip No, the drain pipe is glued in at the elbow so it would have to be cut. I figured, at least with a turkey baster, I could suck the sludge out and refill the pump with a mix of water and vinegar until it starts up again.

[@fixitFlip]

@@valerie4707 Yes, that would be a cheaper technique then cutting the PVC and having to put a new coupling on. I would suck as much crap out as you can like you were saying, then run some vinegar through it. That's better then nothing. As long as you can free up that float it should help it work better. They should not have installed it like that. Silly.

[@valerie4707]

@@fixitFlip Thank you, and tell me about it! I will be sending a note to have it on file because they never told me to run vinegar through it regularly either. If it fails prematurely, I can maybe get a deal on a replacement. Brutal.

[@fixitFlip]

@@valerie4707 Can't hurt to try!

[@Karlie777]

i have the same pump. My issue is the water reached the max point and it turns off and it doesnt start back up. i will have to empty out the water so it can kick back on. Any susgention to what i should do. So i wobt have to keep emptyibg the water out the pump myself?

[@fixitFlip]

Is the float stuck or freely moving?

[@Karlie777]

i will have to disconnect the pump and check, i havent got that far yet.

[@bingandyogi]

Hi, what about cleaning out the discharge tube, any advise on how to blow the slime and 'stuff' out of the discharge tube so it does not clog up?

[@fixitFlip]

Honestly, I just run vinegar through it and when it gets too crusty, I replace it. I replaced mine with this one. amzn.to/2TEW0pO

[@bingandyogi]

@@fixitFlip trying to avoid that, the tube runs about 25 to 30 feet and goes up to the ceiling (9/10 feet high) and then the length of the basement and down the wall and outside. it is zip tied all along the way to the furnace wiring and tubing. Was hoping for a gizmo that I can attach a leaf blower to and blow the 'stuff' out. Thanks for your time.

[@fixitFlip]

@@bingandyogi I see. There may be a special tool out there for that, I'm just not familiar with it. Sorry.

[@richardburnett2749]

How much vinegar do you want to use half a cup enough or more?

[@fixitFlip]

A half a cup would work just fine and you can run that through thee every so often and won't damage anything.

[@donaldhump3922]

Thanks brother

[@fixitFlip]

No problem 👊🏻

[@ozzgomez4589]

Does it matter that my safety switch wires are not connected to anything? I see that my hvac guy didnt do that.

[@fixitFlip]

They do not have to be connected to anything but they should at least be capped off.

[@basicbreakfast]

Much appreciated! Thx

[@fixitFlip]

No problem.

[@gymy1234]

I am about to attempt this cleaning! A little nervous about all the electrical stuff. Should I just turn the furnace and all A/C breakers off before I begin? I do not have a non-contact tester.

[@fixitFlip]

Yes if you turn the furnace off then flip the breaker off then you should be good to go! I put a link to the tester under the video, though, if you want to be sure!

[@rockford8915]

Thank you for this video. The check valve on my Little Giant condensate pump broke at the point that is flush with the plastic top lid. Obviously water shoots out when the pump runs now. What is the best way to remove the portion of the check valve that is below the plastic lid? Also this condensate pump is 22 years old and seems to work fine despite never being cleaned. What is the lifespan of a condensate pump and is it a good idea to replace it after a certain number of years as preventive maintenance. Thank you again.

[@fixitFlip]

You have done very well to get a pump to last 22 years! Typically a lot shorter than that. I would have to see the check valve, but there should be a way to get it out. Either take the lid off and get it off from underneath or use a pair of needle nose pliers.

[@fuggedaboudit223]

Great vid. I got a question. I had tape on one of my safety switch wires that go to furnace. The tape came off. Now not sure which wire is which. If i cross those wires will it still work correctly? Shows you how much i know

[@fixitFlip]

Either wire can be connected to either side. Just make power is off when you connect the wires!

[@ofcbob6391]

I was wondering...if after a good cleaning of the unit -and- the drain-to-outside line...if pouring maybe a cup of vinegar into the pump tank once a year would suffice for having to do the actual full cleaning job every couple of years? Or maybe every 6 mos even...?

[@fixitFlip]

Running a cup of vinegar through it once a year or so helps but I would still do the deep clean from time to time.

[@howies34]

Does this pump evaporate water? Like a humidifier?

[@fixitFlip]

Nope, just pumps it out.

[@sgt.zombie]

I have a green rheem system and don't see anything like this around it? Is it in the unit?

[@fixitFlip]

Not every system comes with one.

[@sgt.zombie]

@@fixitFlip we have water in our floor return but didn't see a clog in our drainage hose but no water coming out so I.thought that's got to be the problem I used the wet vac but hasn't fixed the problem and when we wet vac water out of the floor return it fills back up instantly.

[@fixitFlip]

@@sgt.zombie Sounds like a leak in the system somewhere.

[@sgt.zombie]

@@fixitFlip ok thank you, any idea what the repair cost should be?

[@fixitFlip]

@@sgt.zombie I do not, sorry. I'm just a DIY dude.

[@brent462]

Would a clogged and corroded drain pan and pump that isn't leaking cause the AC fan to stop running? I am trying to diagnose why my A/C stopped and whether this could be my issue

[@fixitFlip]

Do you have the safety switch wired?

[@brianahenderson-peoples6054]

Hey Hey so what if the discharge tube is sucking water but stops in the middle like air is inside?

[@jerryjerry3904]

Just a note to those that can't seem to find the condensate pump or think the pump may be internal. YOU may not have a pump at all! You may have a catch tank beneath the coils and a pipe that drains the catch tank by gravity ONLY! The water will drip from the coils into the tank and then flow down the pipe. If such is the case, and you have a clog, you generally only need to break up or remove the clog and pour water down the U-Trap's access port to literally flush the clog away. Just thought I'd mention this because it literally caught ME by surprise with my own HVAC system.

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks for the input Jerry!

[@bluwng]

Is there anyway to adjust the float level? It wouldn’t get so disgusting if old dirty nasty water got evacuated.

[@esoterico6062]

Can you add and run diluted borax or baking soda to clean it out instead of vinegar?

[@fixitFlip]

I've never tried using either one, sorry!

[@esoterico6062]

@@fixitFlip Ok, thanks for the response!

[@fixitFlip]

@@esoterico6062 No problem.

[@scottrockett6382]

No. The grit will damage the pump.

[@sukhipandher9090]

Hi so I have this pump for my rental property beside the furnace. There’s no drain beside the unit. So the tenant has a buck which fills up in few days. What if I turn this pump off will it do anything. Not sure why this pump is installed

[@fixitFlip]

Does the pump drain into the bucket? Or does the furnace drain straight into the bucket?

[@sukhipandher9090]

@@fixitFlip the hose off the pump drains into bucket but it fills up quick in a few days

[@fixitFlip]

@@sukhipandher9090 Okay, so it's pumping into the bucket. Yeah, that bucket will definitely need to be dumped out every so often. It should typically pump the condensate water outside or into a sump pump to be pumped outside or down a drain.

[@carolburres7827]

I just put a new one in after 2 weeks it’s making a loud buzzing noise, what’s going on?

[@fixitFlip]

Hmm, that is not normal. Sounds defective to me.

[@esperanzaperaza239]

pero el bicoin..hay que emviarlo de afuera verdad.

[@johndox8096]

Why do you need to disconnect the wires?

[@ps-yk8su]

So you don't die

[@gilgil727]

Could this cause?

[@fixitFlip]

Not sure I understand the question.

[@user-tr8ep2pv4w]

My pump and furnace/ac is only 10 months old (used for about 5 of those months). Just noticed over the last week or so it appears to be draining rusty water. Any thoughts what that might be from? Is it something serious? Thanks

[@johnwalker6121]

May not be rusty water, could be oil due to a pin leak in your evaporator coil. If it is, eventually your compressor will stop running due to loss of refrigerant.

[@Jack-es9xq]

Thanks, another public service by Flip

[@fixitFlip]

Ha ha, no problem, Jack.

[@georgesebastian6306]

I like the vinegar idea. I had someone suggest bleach IDK?

[@fixitFlip]

Bleach is a little more corrosive, so I would stick with the vinegar periodically.

[@BenRoth4]

Thanks for the video. Besides periodically using vinegar, what could I do to clean the discharge tubing? It's real gunked in there and I'd love to not have to take it off (could probably require cutting into drywall).

[@BenRoth4]

Long wire brush as far as I can get it in there maybe?

[@fixitFlip]

@@BenRoth4 Yes, that would work. But the vinegar actually does a pretty good job as well.

[@LeanHVAC]

What about those tablets on Amazon that are on sale at 100 for about 23$

[@fixitFlip]

Never tried them.

[@rockinjs6763]

Nice vid.. my pump makes this gurgling noise Everytime my furnace comes on..when ac turns on. It does not make the gurgling noise.

[@fixitFlip]

Interesting. It shouldn't make a big difference either way unless its getting a lot more water from one or the other. I had to replace mine couple years ago because it was getting really loud.

[@polisheagle1858]

My hose develops mold in it immediately.

[@cimsgts]

Would have like to see you actually clean the pump itself.

[@fixitFlip]

Noted.

[@mattg551]

Ok so did you actually unscrew that bottom piece from the top of pump and clean inside it

[@fixitFlip]

I did not. Just scrubbed it with a toothbrush.

[@mattg551]

@@fixitFlip I did the same!

[@fixitFlip]

Great minds. @@mattg551

[@jvirg]

how many decibels is that pump. Mine's 10 years and I'm going to replace it even I think I just needs a new valve; however, the motor did sound very labored. So I'm just going to replace it but my hope is after 10 years perhaps they are quieter but I doubt they would do anything different regardless if it was made 10 years ago or yesterday. Mine is the 554401 little giant and I don't care that it doesn't have a kill switch.

[@fixitFlip]

I can't seem to find the decibels anywhere but it is very quiet. Here is a link to the one in the video: amzn.to/3tfDtEr

[@MommaTwoShoes]

1&2& pump it pump it

[@fixitFlip]

Yes ma’am pump it up.

[@Anthony-xb2cv]

You never showed what parts to actually clean WTH lol....