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  • Aug 22, 2014, 09:54 AM
    seano1776
    AC condensate drain unplugged by blowing air backed up washing machine water
    My condensate drain for my attic ac unit was clogged it runs down into the floor drain the hot water heater uses in the garage closet I found the blockage by feeling the pipe for the cold water and when I got to a spot that was warm I cut into it and blew air through it. Apparently the washing machine was runnig at that time and I heard a big gurgling noise from the air and all of a sudde and the washing machine backed up through the floor drain and made a mess. A few minutes later it happened again so I pulled the condensate line out of the drain and sucked the water out with a shop vac to break the suction but have been to scared to try it again to see if it worked. What did I do with the air and how do I fix it? Thanks
  • Aug 22, 2014, 10:48 AM
    speedball1
    You gave your AC condensate line a blow job and now the washer's backing up out of the floor sdrain? Are the two drains combined? I have found That the clogs consists of a jelly like substance that I can clear out by pouring bleach down the pipe. I would hook everything back up and see if it works. Let me know, in detail if it still backs up and we'll address it. Good luck, Tom

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