Does anybody know AC? My AC has the reservoir filled up and the water doesnt seem to be draining.?
Question:How can I fix it so that it will drain.
Answers:
See if the drain hose or port is clogged.
Also check to make sure it's level or even tipped back a bit to permit water to flow.
Do you mean AC Milan?
Kaka's good.
gotta get the drain unplugged, the water in condensation and will back up and make a mess, depending of size of hose try a plumbing snake or take apart and blow air into it might just be plugged with lime or scale buildup
Typically a clogged condensate line, or reservoir, will clog at the P-trap. This should be the curved portion of pipe. Dirt and grime will clog this trap and not allow water to flow. This pipe should be white PVC pipe, and relatively easy to cut, clean, and repair for less than $5. If you want more information, go to www.howellsac.com and get all of your answers there.
You mean the condensate drain? The primary line will probably run to one of your bathroom sinks... trace it back, if it is badly clogged you may need to disasseble it under the sink (you'll see the smaller pvc running into the main sink drain, first drain the line, then disassemble at that joint under the sink) to get rid of all the muck... if it is a minor clog just pour one cup of bleach down the line at the a/c unit (close to the U-shaped trap) and let it clear. Then do the 1 cup of bleach once a year to keep it unclogged. If the secondary drain line (usually flows outside) is clogged, then you need to act quick before water starts flowing onto your ceiling (then you'll need to replace the drywall)
Seems as the other answers posted are on track...
but, are kinda answering different versions of your question. You did not give us enough info.
Here is my 2 cents worth;
There IS a drain line somewhere, find it!
Notes:
A) Find where the drain line actually connects to your A/C.
and,
B) Find where the drain "runs to".
only two possibilities:
1) your homes plumbing (e.g. sink drain, floor drain or other drain),
or
2) outside of the building.
If your on the 10th floor, "forgetaboutit"
1) If it's a "central A/C" system:
What to look for;
(Depending how tall you are, and how/where A/C unit is installed, it will be about, chest-to-head high. Located closest to you {the front} and probably on the right side - but could be on the left side)
Size - will be about the diameter of a nickel.
Rigid - probably white plastic (PVC) or copper
or
Flexible - probably black (or some other color)
It is common to see a section of garden hose used as a drain line between A/C unit and wherever it drains to.
2) If it a "window (or wall) A/C" unit:
It is NORMAL for water to accumulate within the housing.
If this is the case, you do not need to do anything!
BUT, BUT, BUT, the entire A/C unit MUST be tilted SLIGHTLY downward. (As in, high - closest to building and lowest - away from building).
note: there is a small "drain spout" (looks kinda like a tiny version of a milk cartons' spout > when it is open) located on either outside corner or in the center of the lowest part of the bottom of the A/C.
Just clean with drinking straw, stick, toothbrush, etc.
Sometimes, drain lines are connected to window units as well, so as to direct the water, away from whatever is directly below them.
Either way the "fix" is the same.
Special note!
For drain lines that exit the building. find that spot and make sure that the line is uncovered and clear of any obstructions. The usual suspects: dirt (shoveled or ant/termite hills), rocks, mulch, plants or plant roots (any new landscaping done?) a whole herd of bugs or possibly a mouse.
If this is the case, when cleared, you will see water run freely almost right away.
Insert HAPPY DANCE here.
This can be very displeasing/nasty to your nose - or not! usually not too bad at all.
Easiest:
1) Get your shop vac (beg, borrow, steal) Make sure it is empty and, relatively clean inside to start with.
2) Find end of drain line (where it meets your plumbing or outside).
guess where I'm going with this..
When you are done, look inside the shop vac. You are looking for what may have caused your blockage (best guesses: bug(s), slimy-sludgy black or green stuff). If you don't have the stomach for a close inspection, just look to see that you have a "fair amount" of water in the vac. If you do, your done. Insert HAPPY DANCE here.
If no, or very little water, Find where the drain line actually connects to your A/C.
If it's rigid, it must be cut. If it's flexible, remove it from where it connects to the topmost part of your A/C unit. A hose clamp may need to be removed.
Shop vac - again.
Make sure that you vacuum on BOTH ENDS of where you cut/removed the drain line.
Look inside again, more water and your culprit?
Yes - Insert HAPPY DANCE here.
Notes:
Please do NOT-NOT-NOT use your home (regular) vac for this, as it will cause a mess in the vac, that will prove difficult to clean up. Oh, and also, it could kill you! (talk about your difficult messes to clean up! But on the bright side, you would no longer have to worry about your A/C!
If it is nice, bright, airy and cool - you don't need A/C (Insert HAPPY DANCE here).
If it seems to be really really hot, and kinda dark, I don't think your landlord supplies A/C.
(forget HAPPY DANCE, forever!)
The TOTAL AMOUNT of water we are talking about here may be anywhere from about 1 cup to 2 gallons, it depends on where the blockage is and how long the drain line is.
1 cup of bleach poured in, and shop vac again. this will kill most any of the nasties in the drain line.
Shop vac, why is it always the shop vac?
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