[Singerlady]

Originally Posted by mixsonci

I've lived here for 6 years and have had my A/C maintained twice a year and never has it been mentioned to me that I need to add a gallon of water into the little tube on the unit inside the garage until now?

My last cleaning last month the technician told me I should do this? A whole gallon down that little tube?? Do any of you do this and is it correct? Does it matter if it's hot, warm or cold water?

We pour lukewarm/hot water down the drain once a month. I put a reminder in my phone so we don’t forget. Once a month may sound excessive, but it’s not exactly a difficult thing!

[robinsdw2]

I’ve been doing that once a month every year since I’ve been here. You should use hot water.

[Sherrilee]

We have never done this either. Ours working fine — was told it wasn’t always necessary.

[phillipgiglio]

I was told by my AC guy a year ago to put 2 gallons hot water down that tube every month, that keeps the drain from plugging up. I do it religiously, and check ups are always good.

[racedaygal]

Could someone please post a picture of where I should pour this hot water on my air conditioning unit? I know nothing about this and want to make sure I am doing it right. Thanks.

[emtacba]

Originally Posted by racedaygal

Could someone please post a picture of where I should pour this hot water on my air conditioning unit? I know nothing about this and want to make sure I am doing it right. Thanks.

Look it up on UTUBE or GOOGLE it. Tons of pictures and helpful directions. White vinegar is easiest. One cup monthly. Doing it faithfully for 50 YEARS. MONTHLY. Never a problem.

[KRM0614]

Originally Posted by n8xwb

Actually a more important question in my mind is, why and who are you paying twice a year to maintain your a/c???? If they are doing their job, twice a year, they should be taking care of that chore! Chuck Farrell A/C vacuums out that line and adds a chemical pellet/pill to that line as part of their maintenance!

How much does it cost for a house ? Not a villa but 1900 sq ft ? I know none of this ! Please someone reply

[diane reynolds]

I was told a cup of vinegar once a month---it cuts mold I think.

[emtacba]

TOO MANY “EXPERTS” say different things. Look it up on google and u tube. Then decide. But do NOT neglect pouring it monthly. The results can be awful.
50 years in the business. I pour one cup of white vinegar down monthly when I change the filter on my system. Yes, MONTHLY pour. So easy and proactive.
There are other methods, too, but the tech who services your system twice a year should/must be doing that (vacuum line out, blow it out, etc.)
Stay cool ! Always diligently maintain your a/c !
If you need info, my email is: emtacba@aol.com

[emtacba]

Originally Posted by emtacba

Look it up on UTUBE or GOOGLE it. Tons of pictures and helpful directions. White vinegar is easiest. One cup monthly. Doing it faithfully for 50 YEARS. MONTHLY. Never a problem.

emtacba@aol.com
My e mail if you have questions.
You’ll do fine. It is easy peasy to do this monthly. 50 years in the business. I do not have all the answers but lots of experience. White vinegar , one cup, is easiest IMHO ( in my humble opinion.)

[Going My Way]

Water alone does absolutely nothing, a cup of vinegar is recommended.

[emtacba]

Originally Posted by mixsonci

I've lived here for 6 years and have had my A/C maintained twice a year and never has it been mentioned to me that I need to add a gallon of water into the little tube on the unit inside the garage until now?

My last cleaning last month the technician told me I should do this? A whole gallon down that little tube?? Do any of you do this and is it correct? Does it matter if it's hot, warm or cold water?

NEVER. A WHOLE GALLOn? NO.
PLEASE*** Read all of these OPINIONS & look it up on UTUBE & GOOGLE.
Then, YOU DECIDE.
Everybody thinks that they are EXPERTS. 😂🤣😅.
50 years in the business. I use one cup of white vinegar MONTHLY.
Never a problem.
But whatever you do , do something. A clogged drain line is bad news and much damage can occur.
emtacba@aol.com is my e mail if you have concerns. Stay cool !

[retiredguy123]

I was using vinegar regularly for several years. But, when I flushed out the line with a garden hose using the device described in Post No. 5, I got many large chunks of white deposits (calcium?) flowing out of the outside pipe. I don't think you can really know if you are cleaning the pipe unless you flush it out occasionally.

[emtacba]

Originally Posted by mixsonci

I've lived here for 6 years and have had my A/C maintained twice a year and never has it been mentioned to me that I need to add a gallon of water into the little tube on the unit inside the garage until now?

My last cleaning last month the technician told me I should do this? A whole gallon down that little tube?? Do any of you do this and is it correct? Does it matter if it's hot, warm or cold water?

LOTS OF OPINIONS. DO RESEARCH.
PLEASE decide wisely.
Stay cool & safe !

[Scorpyo]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Here is a link to the Drain King 345, on Amazon for $12. You stick the rubber end into the condensate drain line and connect a garden hose to it. It will flush out your condensate line way better then bleach or vinegar, and you can see the water coming out the other end.

Robot Check

Just what I was looking for. Thanks