AC drain and attic leaks in Universal City

A long cooling season

Air conditioners around Universal City and Randolph run most of the year. Every hour they pull water out of the air and send it down a small drain line. When algae or dirt clogs that line, water fills the drain pan and overflows onto the ceiling below.

What to do right now

1. Turn the AC off at the thermostat.
2. Put a bucket under the drip and poke a small hole in a bulging ceiling spot only if it is safe, so it drains instead of collapsing.
3. Check the attic pan, if you can safely reach it.
4. Call an HVAC company to clear the line and a restoration company to dry the ceiling and insulation.

Prevent the next one

• Ask your HVAC tech about a float (safety) switch that shuts the unit off when the pan fills.
• Flush the drain line at least once a year.
• Replace rusted drain pans.

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