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Old 08-19-2024, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by SaucyJim View Post
95% the drain condensate line needs to be vacuumed out and then flushed with hot water — not vinegar. Just hot water from the tap. That will clear the shutoff switch and the AC - not just the blower - will fire back up. I own two homes here and proactively flush mine monthly so vacuuming the line is not necessary.

Trust me. It’s not your thermostat. It’s not your electric panel. And it’s not the underpants gnomes. 😎
Good suggestion, clogged drain line is common. I run about a gallon of water through each month and then a cup of vinegar.