[The Mountaineer]

Air conditioner drain (which is located between kitchen and living room in our modular home) backed up while we were gone over the summer and caused substantial water damage.

Anyone know of an after-market air conditioner drain backup shutoff valve I could purchase/have installed?

[DangeloInspections]

This is a very common switch found in The Villages. I always recommend that every A/C Air handler have one of these, (there are different brands) installed. If the condensate drain backs up the unit will not run, saving you from water damage. This is why folks need to keep the drain clean by blowing it out or pouring hot water down it a few times a year. Also having the A/C unit serviced annually will help prevent this. Sorry for you having this situation...hope this helps!

Amazon.com: Rectorseal 97632 Safe-T-Switch Ss1: Home Improvement

[paulat585]

Originally Posted by DangeloInspections

This is a very common switch found in The Villages. I always recommend that every A/C Air handler have one of these, (there are different brands) installed. If the condensate drain backs up the unit will not run, saving you from water damage. This is why folks need to keep the drain clean by blowing it out or pouring hot water down it a few times a year. Also having the A/C unit serviced annually will help prevent this. Sorry for you having this situation...hope this helps!

Amazon.com: Rectorseal 97632 Safe-T-Switch Ss1: Home Improvement

Thank you very much!