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    Jun 24, 2005, 11:56 AM
    Water in basement
    I found water in the basement, around the furnace. The air conditioner has been running for about 6 hours -- it is HOT outside too (about 90 degrees). Any suggestions as to why this happened and what can be done to remedy the problem?
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    Jun 24, 2005, 02:26 PM
    Likely the condensate drain plugged up and the condensate ran over. There will be a cabinet next to the furnace that the lines from outside go to. There should also be a small line coming out the bottom and going to a drain or something. The lines tend to be small and have generous amounts of sharp elbows, plugging easily. Open the cabinet and try poking a wire in it. You can also blow air in it.
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    Jun 24, 2005, 03:49 PM
    Another question...
    Thank you so much.

    My husband came home, looked at everything and saw that the line which drains the condensation (which runs into the set-tub in the laundry room -- 25 feet away) was plugged. He cleared that which seemed to get the water moving a bit. He also plugged the 'pump' in and it didn't seem to do anything -- are they particularly quiet? Would we hear something when that pump is plugged in?
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    Jun 24, 2005, 07:27 PM
    The pump could have a float switch that only turns it on when there is water. The float switch could stick too.
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