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PhotoHokieNC
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We Home Inspectors have been schooled to check

condensate drainage to be sure it drains at a proper slope and to a proper outflow location. By inspecting this we can determine almost always what the pipes’ condition is. More often than not, the line is leaking or otherwise compromised and that’s what signals the warning you gave. ** Edited by PhotoHokieNC at 4/24/2026, 5:12:06 PM
Posted: 04/24/2026 at 12:22 PM ET
(In response to this post by Stork)

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EDGEMAN • 04/24/26 09:58 AM ET
Yep. Living in Orlando. Clogged drained lines happens all the time.**
OrlandoHokie • 04/24/26 11:27 AM ET
Yeah, stuff grows in the drain, especially in warmer climates.**
EDGEMAN • 04/24/26 11:48 AM ET
We had a frog in the drain once and that was the reason for the clog**
OrlandoHokie • 04/24/26 05:13 PM ET
The technical term for that is "gunge".**
PhotoHokieNC • 04/24/26 12:34 PM ET
So my drain line is filled with a thousand tiny Eddie Vedders?**
Beerman • 04/24/26 12:49 PM ET
More than likely.**
PhotoHokieNC • 04/24/26 12:53 PM ET
That would explain the even flow**
Beerman • 04/24/26 03:14 PM ET
That condensation line is huge. I can tell you after being involved with
Stork • 04/24/26 10:12 AM ET
The HVAC installers who put in my son's system put 2 cutoffs in the
Galenahokie • 04/25/26 07:06 AM ET
Had a job site that flooded this morning because of that very thing.
MP4VT2004 • 04/24/26 10:22 PM ET
We Home Inspectors have been schooled to check ◄
PhotoHokieNC • 04/24/26 12:22 PM ET
My HVAC comp. installed a PVC drain to the eave so, if the drain pan begins
TomTurkey • 04/24/26 01:15 PM ET
And make sure there’s no debris like insulation in the overflow pan. If in
Stork • 04/24/26 10:14 AM ET