How To Unblock The AC Condensate Drainage Line of a typical DAIKIN Split-Type AC
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- Depending upon which brand and which model of Split-Type Air Conditioning system you have, it can be a relatively simple process to unblock the drainage line - which is the most common cause of a split-type AC system to start dripping: aircaresolutio...
Daikin ACs are particularly well designed, and the vast majority of their ACs have been engineered with ease of dismantling and ease of deep cleaning as priority features.
So if you've got a split-type AC that has a blocked drainage line and you're handy with a screwdriver - you may want to try unblocking the drainage line for yourself if you're struggling to get an emergency booking with a professional HVAC technician.
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P.S. This is an impromptu video where we had invited the client to film the process after he had expressed an interest to learn how he could unblock a drainage line by himself. So it was filmed on the fly with no preparation, no script, and in a single shot with no other camera angles apart from a brief close-up of the algae that had caused the blockage. At a later date we will be preparing a more professional video with greater detail, better/closer camera angles for the various steps in the process, as well as demonstrating the process with a few other AC brands as well.
Disclaimer: ACs are electrical devices, so be sure to isolate the power by turning the AC off at the Circuit Breaker in the Main Fuse Box of your home. Simply turning it off with the remote control does not completely isolate the power. It should also be noted that AirCare Solutions personnel will utilize a pressure washer to flush drainage lines out - not simply the pressure from one's lungs. This clip was prepared purely to demonstrate that it can be a relatively straightforward task to unblock a split-type AC condensate drainage line with just a screwdriver and a short length of standard garden hose. Lastly, it should be noted that drainage pans, condensate, and condensate pipes, can contain significant levels of bacteria - so one should take care not to ingest any condensate if using ones lungs to force air pressure through a drainage line.
Life saver! Problem solved for my in-laws. It turned out to be the same version, and I came out as the hero. Thank you so much.
you're a life saver, bout to try this once my rest day is on
Feel so confident using Scott and his team that our Aircon’s are properly cleaned - he knows these aircons inside out
This is the best how-to video I’ve seen in years. Thank you for the clear instructions and efficient explanation.
Thanks very much. Solved our issue on a 41°c Sunday without having to call a tech.
I used an old vacuum to clear the blockage in the connection on the drip tray side.
Thanks for the visual demo. Had a roommate's room catching water. You probably saved me breaking the plastic minding the top clips. Mine were 4 that you pull toward you on the bracket piece to release, this was close to the ceiling so I had to use a mirror to see them. I had salvaged a long thin hose from the inside of a steam cleaner recently so I was able to feed it deep into the outflow pipe and palm roll it fast to knock any obstructions. The first time I reconnected the outflow tube to the mating piece I didn't have it on completely, so I took some drip from the vinegar I poured into the drip pan, second time looked good, parts cleaned up, reassembled. We saw more outflow from the pipe outside, I'll check back with the man in a few days.
Great and clear explanation🎉
This was super helpful!! Thank you 👍🏼
We have 40+ Celsius degree here. Your video was life saving not exaggerating at all. Thank you!!❤
Thank you! My drainage hose had a retaining clip held in with a screw. After removing the screw the hose popped right off and it was clogged with disgusting black mould. Used a bottle cleaner and disinfectant and now its draining properly and no more dripping on the floor.
Thanks so much for putting this together, I managed to get my clog cleared! Really appreciate you!
We're so pleased to hear that our contribution has helped you out of a jam@@chrisroderick17 . The objective of our channel is to provide useful information in response to the most frequent issues that people encounter, as well as to simply provide interesting content about all manner of HVAC topics
Done works perfectly, thanks!
Clear & accurate instructions, followed step by step, as described, and got the job done no problems.
Thanks very much.
Excellent clear instructions. Great experienced technician. My condensate line drains out under the roof flashing on the 2nd floor. Obviously, not feasible to use a vacuum cleaner outside on the roof. Much easier to blow the crap out using the hose as shown. Simples!
thank you so much, my ac drain line just sits outside the garage..will use vacumm since its easy. brilliant idea of unblocking a clogged line.
Gracias ! KeniC, Granada, España
Thanks mate, mine is dripping all over the floor 💯
@@flow5718 did you manage to resolve the issue?
@@aircaresolutionshongkong Sadly no, I cleaned out the drain pipe and tray but the condensation is happening from the rear end of the evaporator and falling down the wall. No idea what causes that 🤔
Thanks for caring about a random stranger on the internet, you're good people. 🥹
excellent video
Very helpful!
Just what i needed great video 👍
Hello. I have a leaking Daikin FTXA50A2V1BW. Company who installed it connected drain pipe to the same drain where my bath goes. And they added a small trap before that. However now i read manual for this model and it clearly says “no traps!”.
It has been working fine until bigger heat wave comes and it starts dripping a lot.
Yeah me too
If there were no issues for quite some time, it's not really the trap that is causing the problem (thought it is most certainly a component of the problem) ... it's still algae development before the condensate reaches the trap. Depending upon the model of AC, and AFTER you've resolved the blockage, you can likely simply implement self administered preventative maintenance to eradicate algae development in the drainage line...simply apply a couple of Pan Treat Tablets on a regular basis (fortnightly would be ideal) to the drainage pan of the AC and that should resolve the frequency (or eradicate altogether) of the blockages
Hi, really clear video - thanks!
I have an FTXA20A2V1BW
Daikin AC unit which has just stopped working properly. There's no water coming out of the unit. There is a micro blue condensate pump connected as the condensate needs to go above the indoor unit. I have checked the pump and it doesn't seem to operate (no pumping activity heard) although a green arrow is lit up on the unit. When removing the inlet pipe, there is no water, but when removing the outlet pipe there is water there. When I remove the multpin connector the pump seems to start. When I reconnect, it stops again. Can you suggest any troubleshooting steps?
Can I do this if I am unsure where the condensate terminates or drains? We had issues with a leak after 2 years of no issues. Can’t seem to find the end anywhere outside or inside. I assume it probably goes to a drain..
Condensate lines are typically attached to greywater plumbing piping - i.e.: connected to the same plumbing as the shower/bath/sink wastewater (not sewage pipes)
Photo of drain line would be good. . I only see wire flex in front
Do you have a video dismantling the drain tray..thanks
Yes, but only for internal training purposes at this time....if you're on WhatsApp, send us a message on +85297498899 and we can forward it to you 😊
Cleaned the pipe, but there are just a guess 300ml water keeps dripping, why ?
@absolute728 send us a WhatsApp message and we'll see how we can help
Do you have a hack when system running properly but the fan don't blow fast enough (filter clean and coil not frozen)
Is your coil dirty?
Is your coil dirty?
Didn't even need to Hawk Tuah😂😂
On one occasion when using lung pressure to clear a blockage (lung pressure not our SOP...this video is just to demonstrate that it's usually easy enough to do with what one already has on hand...we usually use high pressure water to clear drainage lines) on a 'fly-by' visit just to help a client out...my colleague was in another room doing the same (he was in another room) and was supposed to be temporarily blocking the drainage line of the other AC on a SHARED drainage line...he blew just as I put my mouth on the hose...that's the only time I've ever had to Hawk Tuah! 😂
I have a newly bought ac last month and it produces a vinegary/musty smell on fan mode. Do you think this is the cause?
What about the snapping problem? The motors, it snaps every so often when swaying from right to left. How do I fix it without ordering a new part, my unit is relatively new. Only been over a year
Send us a video of the issue to +85297498899 (WhatsApp)
My ac, 15 yrs old has no drain in front. About same size. What year is this
What's the model number of yours?
Why not he una a vacuum to suck everything out from outside all that for nothing
Because it's in Hong Kong on 64th floor.....there's no outside access
The point of the video is to demonstrate how easy it can often be to unblock a drainage line with just a screwdriver and a short length of hose :o) It can often take several days for people to be able to get a booking for a HVAC technician in Hong Kong...in the midst of hot humid summers in Hong Kong, it can be unbearable without an AC for a few days. So the objective of this clip is to illustrate that one doesn't necessarily need a HVAC technician to simply unblock a drainage line.
Hong Kong is one of the top 3 'most vertical cities in the world' ----> the vast majority of the population live in high-rise apartment buildings...so it's exceptionally rare to be able to access the drainage line from outside (unless one wishes to spend several thousand Hong Kong dollars on installing scaffolding just to unblock a drainage line.
Thanks a lot for teaching me how to fix this problem ! I was able to get it working perfectly ! I’m really appreciate for your video !
Btw, he looks handsome😘 👍
@@LisaLisa-k7nhaha😂we come in to watch him teach how to clear the pipe, you cheekily spied on handsome him.
At maximum volume your voice sounds like a mumbling whisper
Mumble less, show more camera angles
As you can see from the description of the video, this wasn't originally intended to be posted on RUclips. The 'cameraman' was a client who simply wanted to have a recording of the process so that he could replicate it next time he had a blocked drainage line.
Why are you wearing a mask, but not wearing a mask?
We're respectful of our clients. Whilst there's no longer any mandatory obligation to wear masks in Hong Kong, many people are still choosing to do so as COVID-19 is still around. Some clients can have a variety of reasons for being extra cautious - such as having elderly parents at home, or being pregnant, or having a newborn. As Standard Operating Procedure our personnel all wear masks when they arrive at an appointment, and will only remove them if the client expressly advises that it's not necessary. Our personnel is 'wearing a mask but not wearing a mask' as the client had advised him that he didn't need to wear one, and it was simply easier to pull it down than to completely remove it. As we also mentioned in the video description above - this clip was an impromptu one (the client is the one that's holding the phone camera actually) so it was just a 'spur of the moment' decision to film it