How to unclog a mitsubishi starmex aircon water dripping pipe

[@300ZXTURBOWHAHTSSH]

Still helping people two years later! Thank you so much for sharing your skills! Thanks also to Luke for not dropping the camera!

[@shaunphong9885]

You sir, are a genius! Thank you! Other ways of accessing the drain pipe were so difficult and others taught sucking using a wet dry vac for 5 mins. But blowing it out is so much easier. I used a pneumatic drain blaster instead and omg, I'm totally drip free now!

[@254shorttrendystories4]

KZbin is a lifesaver always get help here and saves way lotsa money ....thanks buddy I just tried the pipe procedure and the clog came out now waiting to see if it will drip again

[@pablocapdevila]

Great video Kevin. I just noticed the air con dripping and followed your steps and now no dripping. Not as much water came out compared to the one in the video but enough to cause it to drip. Thanks again mate cheers.

[@astiquer]

Glad it helped

[@matthew77ask]

Thank you so much - I was confronted with dripping water issue. searched and found your video - and managed to follow the instructions to clear the pipe. Hopefully tonight it works

[@celeste37083]

Did it work? How did you reconnect the tube?

[@alihaydaralqaissy755]

thanks for your efforts . It helped me a lot. The drain pipe was blocked and water was leaking onto the wall

[@ttvtheundeadfarmer2549]

Hey just want to say thanks. My aircon started leaking a lot. After watching this video I had it unclogged in 20 mins with only minor swearing. Thanks from Australia!!!

[@AMACHiiBiong]

This is genius! How I wish all brands would have that easy removal panel for the drain hose

[@0nikio132]

Thank you so much! Mine is a mitsubishi, but it's not the same one. Though, I ended up breaking the little clip because it wouldn't budge at all! But the pipe is secured in place regardless.

[@monsoonmama]

Thank you, this was so helpful. It's not my exact model, but its how it needed to be cleaned. I took off almost every panel of mine trying to gain access to the drain pan to clear the hose before finding this video.

[@astiquer]

Most welcome 😃

[@corbettv]

Thanks for the video - on lockdown, don't want to wait 2 weeks for a repairman to fix it. I tried your method but I could not get the hose out. I cut my knuckles and hands up trying but then I took off the front cover (1 screw) and I could see the water tray and the hole where the water would go. I was able to get a big paper straw down there and get a little bleach in there as well as blow some air and water through the line. I filled the reservoir up a few times and it seems to be draining fine now! At least until it can get proper serviced. Appreciate the video!

[@astiquer]

Sorry to hear that man. Hope you recover soon and well. Take care and stay safe.

[@Never2Loud]

Thank you for sharing. I take my Mitsubishi apart annually to clean the blower wheel and everything inside, but I was always hesitant about that long gray clip holding the tray to the drain tube. I was afraid to break it. Now that you confirmed it's really tight, I'll just press harder next time for better access. At least I was able to use my small pancake compressor to blow-out the line and remove the gunk. Good info!

[@jimmzcorp]

Bro, lifesaver during Circuit Breaker!

[@richardquek28]

Thanks Mr Kelvin Tan to show this short & sharp video to explain how to solve my air con water leaking problem.. Kam Xia

[@krider7296]

Thank you for making this video, it really helped me out to fix the blockage in the drain line.

[@astiquer]

You're welcome!

[@zacharylee6405]

this aircon is so much easier to clean than OLDer designs where you need to lift the whole unit off the wall to access the pipe.

[@edwinfoo1865]

Mine sSame Model Mitsubishi Starmex had leaking issues ...I Follow your method ..Solve my problem ... Thank You and Most Appreciated

[@jasonloke2219]

Thanks so much for sharing. At least I know how to handle the problem with minimal equipment. Thanks!!!

[@astiquer]

Glad to help!

[@aaronmiranda3452]

Thanks a lot bro …. Now Malaysia is having a lockdown and my aircond repair guy can’t come so the floor is getting worse so thanks to you bro now it’s now working

[@driftwood777]

In my case the drain pipe was broken so i had to replace, i have the same model, thanks for showing everything in details🤟

[@joemartin2132]

I just did this and it fixed my problem thank you so much was very easy to do no more leaking water from my unit no more

[@hidayahrahman1365]

You sir, saved us $100. THANK YOU!

[@badaasaab6694]

Thanks a ton! Saved me unnecessary dismantling which I was about to do.....😁

[@indhaylensg7564]

Thanks ...we apply ur teaching method...aircon now ok🙏

[@ahmedfazzaa5573]

Nice video , thanks all the way from the land down under

[@claudiakhoo4977]

Thank you Kevin! Our leaking ac fixed within minutes 👍

[@dartstifler9461]

I followed this tutorial a yr back. It helps for my living rm. Now my room just can't unclipped the stupid clip design. The clip suxxxx

[@astiquer]

Exactly, U just have to pressed on it with all your strength and yank it out 🤣🤣🤣

[@omargamal6512]

Hey man i love your videos i have an ac which looks just like this one i accidentally dropped a hair tie on the top of the ac i tried to get it out but it fell in from the openings on the top how can i remove the hair tie and should i open the ac and ignore it???

[@hzandhzMusic-lj4fg]

Thank you to publishing this video. It was very helpful esp in this ockdown period !!!

[@nickfrancalangia9586]

HUGE lifesaver. Thank you!

[@chewhar9662]

Thanks for the video, hope can solve the leaking problem and save some money, thank you!!!

[@SumitDangi007]

Thanks a lot 😊 My Ac is working fine now

[@Kusmee56531]

Thank you for this wonderful video.

[@mickmarkwick2263]

Thanks for the video now I can do my A/C

[@MatthewHutchins]

Very useful thank you saved me $150

[@magma84]

Creative ideas using water hose to catch and unclog the jelly for people who don’t have wet vacuum like me.

[@viviantang674]

Wonderful video! Really helps !👍🏻👍🏻

[@MagicandStars497]

Thank you God Bless ❤🕊🌷🥰🌻🙏

[@astiquer]

You are so welcome

[@implodingslowly]

Good job, Luke

[@Afshinnekoo]

Thank you, it was very helpful

[@adrianmetcalfe1210]

Thanks for this it was a life saver.

[@ManishDhadli]

Thanks so much, solved my issue!

[@astiquer]

Glad it's of help to you

[@memexkimo2230]

thankyou for your video. able to do it easily.

[@Sakura-mt8tm]

My air con is constantly dripping at the water pipe area especially the front. I managed to clean the air filter and try the steps you recommended. I pull out the water pipe but there’s no water coming out. So I wipe the inside dry and put the parts back. But it’s still dripping water and I’m feeling very clueless on this :((

[@astiquer]

@@Sakura-mt8tm it's likely clogging internally and not just the drain pipe. Are u in Singapore? Is yes, easily to call or Whatsapp me @90674867

[@pakkuadnan]

thank you. very useful

[@lochyoneil6064]

bro, you are a life saver!

[@dawanata6422]

Great instruction! Thanks

[@astiquer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@popstudioacademy5425]

This is legit, good!

[@chunweichong2109]

Hi, I was excited to try when I see your video but to my horror, I realise the installer linked a casing at the area that u have shown. So it’s impossible to remove the panel unless I break that casing. Are you able to advise other ways of assessing the tube?

[@MyDayJourney]

This my problem all the time thanks for sharing this video

[@popstudioacademy5425]

Kudos for this video, it's awesome!

[@EliseDec]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. Helps a lot.

[@kcajchang]

Bro, so useful, thanks a lots.

[@Janettan1371]

Hi, is the drain pipe always on the right side (like you show in your video) or can it be on the left side?

[@LinksRoyal]

im no expert. but it always seems to be on the right side?

[@markt262]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@zavierpro6354]

Hi can i ask what if the leak is on the other side,, is it still the same procedure?? Need help ASAP plz

[@UreiMiseinen]

For some reason I can't get the cloth pipe off. Do I need extra strength since my muscle power not very good.

[@michaelleow6743]

Great tip, thanks! Would you have any tips for removing the front cover of Mitshubishi Starmex? I tried (by 1st removing the tabs and 2 screws), but the front cover just wouldn't come off when i pull outwards. Is there a catch on top or both sides that require a screwdriver to pry open (i am afraid it might crack the cover). Appreciate any tips. Thanks

[@wdt4861]

Have to pull outwards and upwards. Use a bit more strength.

[@asvanix]

Pull the part of the cover under the louvres *downwards* and then outwards slightly and then upwards. The downward part is the most important.

[@nabilalkaff2194]

My aircon cannot on after doing this😢

[@thankfuloptimist2651]

How do you reconnect the pipe? It isn't explained here.

[@IsaacChew]

Still need to take out the casing and clean out the aircon drain tray. In my case a lot of “jelly” has formed on the tray itself and needs to be removed.

[@kiraishagaming]

For the blow part. Where does the jelly stuff go to?

[@WA_IP]

They drain out thru the pipe ah. If ur drain pipe is long, must blow really long, really hard.

[@-xsyn9084]

Wow this helps resolve my leaking issue !!! Thank u so much 🙏

[@direxxion]

Thank u for sharing

[@hurmanc1436]

thanks, and if more clear on remove the pip from machine is better But really very good la

[@astiquer]

Thanks, I have published a new video .kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZO4fGeud9Kdn8U

[@sayedhusainjawad6139]

Thanks very helpful 👍

[@rendyyanuar8328]

must I whack the side, or can I just press in?

[@vgvg8246]

My Starmex is currently dripping water from the left side instead. Is it also using the same method? There is another hose on the left side?

[@astiquer]

Hi, water dripping from left or right has got to do with the tilt of the Aircon. If your Aircon is tilted slightly to the left and when the water overflows, it appears to come out from the left. However, since we're no longer in a lock down, you can consider engaging professional help when there's Aircon water dripping. This is important because what that's normally clogging your Aircon is bacteria biofilm and the aircon will be very moldy by now. You can call or whatsapp me at 90674867 or book an appointment with me at booking.astiquer.com/ Hope to see u soon.

[@kcteo2000]

My starmax drips from the left side of the split unit randomly. Some time it will drip and some time won't, what could be the reason?

[@carwashconnoisseur7216]

What can fix a noisy-sounding indoor air-con caused by a broken fan roller tube blade inside which I have for my 11 year old Daikin Air-Con?

[@Thelittlestvick]

What about putting the pipe back in? Im kinda having trouble

[@Driving_Somewhere]

Hi can you run water thru the hose to try and clear all the jelly?

[@astiquer]

Hi, it depends. Most comfortable condo and hdb flats in Singapore runs one shared water drain pipe for few airconditioners. Therefore of you push air or water through the pipe, it may be forced out from the other Aircon. If it's air, it pushes out the residue water trapped near the other Aircon, which is not too bad. But if you run a water hose through it, it may result in massive amount of water splashing out of the other Aircon.

[@Driving_Somewhere]

@@astiquer Thanks! Good point there . .. I didn't think of it

[@Jwalker0075]

Thank you

[@Dad-e5v]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@nickchrappa]

Really helped.

[@GingerOreo]

My trunking is installed directly under the fan coil, how do I reach the pipe?

[@famisoul]

Thank you!

[@zyblack]

I just poured bleach down the drain pipe and let it sit for 30 mins before flushing the system with water. See all types of jellies coming out the other way.

[@stevenong4942]

Awesome bro

[@jimcarloandrada8851]

Hi Kevin. The right side of my AC is actually connected to an outside tube, (I think) because it is cemented. Are there any other ways I can unclog it? I think the left side cannot be opened.

[@michellechee999]

Jim Carlo Andrada same issue as mine

[@ngodin7040]

U have to remove the whole cover which is what i did

[@astiquer]

Sorry for the late reply, yes, you'll have to remove the Aircon cover and water tray. Please see my latest video in instruction. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZO4fGeud9Kdn8U Thanks

[@Blenduu]

Someone help, please. Hose is not clogged. Water tray has water in it. It causes health problems for us. Checked for drain clogs---none. How do we adjust DRAIN PAN/TRAY so that is doesn't pool on one side? Please help. Thanks.

[@michaeltai9214]

Kevin ..got 2 questions.. 1.After pulling out ( or disconnecting) that short condensate drainage pipe from that small opening..can you show us how to reconnect it ? That will make it a complete tutorial as i can see many others asking the same question. 2. When You blow into the pvc pipe does the jelly blob it go back into the FCU? or it goes out of the condensate pipe to dischage points ( bathroom or kitchen floor trap etc. Is that correct? Or Should we be sucking it out with vacuum cleaner as what i see in other youtune DIY?

[@astiquer]

Sorry for the late reply. Thanks for your suggestion. I've just produced a new video, will upload shortly.

[@astiquer]

Yes, if you have vacuum cleaner that can handle water, vacuuming it is good.

[@tanjem]

@@astiquer size of the tube that is use to unclog ... ?? whatis the size needed ?

[@joeytoh8668]

hello kevin, thanks for the video! your wonderful, but i realised there's a black plastic part that came off from somewhere after cleaning. Possible to advise?

[@astiquer]

Hi, sorry for the late reply. Do u have a picture of said black colour part? Is it a rubber ring. If it is, it's the rubber seal which is inside the solid pipe connector. However, this part rarely comes out, you'll have to use a flat screw driver to digbit out...as such, it's quite unlikely to be this part. Did someone accidentally break the fan blower blade. It's a solid plastic part. Thanks

[@beatriztrama5079]

you show how to take it apart, what about putting it together again?

[@astiquer]

How u take it out is how you put it back, just reverse the order. Hope this latest video is helpful kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZO4fGeud9Kdn8U

[@thankfuloptimist2651]

Exactly where is the part to connect it back? Is it even possible or need dismantle?

[@celeste37083]

​@astiquer Unfortunately this video also doesn't show how to reconnect the tube at all. Should it pop back in or slide in or what?

[@sbdeguia7800]

U can instead look for the hose at the back..there shld be one. Then unglog from their day by inserting folded/ twistedgi wire and rotating the wire to rwmive gels inside

[@edwinputra3939]

Thank you si muchhh

[@jk35260]

I used to be able to remove my blower from my blower unit. But it is stuck and I can't pulled it out even after removing the screw in the blower. The blower can still spin without issue. Do you have any suggestion?

[@jk35260]

Problem resolved. The stud at the end rusted but luckily it still can be pulled out with stronger force. The rust was probably due to moisture. Everything works fine after removing the rust and putting a bit of oil.

[@BabyBluePrincezz]

Hello, will putting back the water pipe is easy?

[@astiquer]

Yes just push it in and make such it clips

[@BabyBluePrincezz]

Kevin Tan haha, having issues trying to crack the side open. Will work on it. Thank u.

[@astiquer]

Well... Even "expert" like me hit and miss a few times as the mitsubishi clip system is really not well designed. Have to make sure that it's fully plunged in, try tugging the pipe to make sure that it doesn't come out easily. Then you should be fine.

[@astiquer]

Doesn't matter, should work just as well.

[@cyberazi]

but the drip tray piping for my air con is on the left

[@rainydays.baker.4903]

It still drip after suck out all the “jelly water” haiz..... on the left

[@starwilde4252]

What if it’s leaking from the other side?

[@jeaneslava3558]

Hard Blow 😀😀😀

[@ngshaowei7443]

How did u open the cap?

[@astiquer]

Sorry but which cap are you referring to?

[@ngshaowei7443]

@@astiquer the cap u hit

[@Raaa1111..]

Is this the reason it stops after 5 minutes and then blinks 5 times and stays off?

[@Bendover-tq2qf]

How do I get the pipe off? Tried pulling it but won’t come off

[@astiquer]

Sorry for the late reply. Please check out my latest video, it'll show u how to remove the pipe. Thanks

[@Maxlee112]

Ok now I stuck at how to put it back! 😅

[@sadafrao7383]

Can someone tell about the small buttons on AC

[@celeste37083]

DOES ANYONE HERE KNOW HOW AND WHERE TO RECONNECT THE PIPE ONCE IT'S BLOWN OUT? THANK YOU?

[@reyedengoh552]

Where does the jelly go?

[@astiquer]

Out from the condensate pipe. In hdb flat, the grey color pvc pipe is usually exposed and discharged in the toilet, near the floor trap. In private development, it's usually buried in the concrete and discharge inside the floor trap.

[@boiguacci4373]

bro i tried to clean my STARMEX blower but i can not remove, its stuck on the right side after i remove the screw.

[@astiquer]

There is a locking screw on the right side of the blower. Slowly turn the fan blower and you'll see one of the blades is missing, that's where you can use a Phillips screw driver to remove said screw.

[@boiguacci4373]

@@astiquer yes bro i already removed that but still stucked

[@glenc4034]

The pipe too hard to detach, too tight already, no space.

[@escahmo]

Never never blow into it.