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Condensate Drain Line Clearing in Phoenix — August 2025

CompletedAugust 21, 2025
TechnicianMike
Service AreaPhoenix
Visit Invoice Total$382.00
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Reported by the Homeowner
Split system blowing warm air and the fan stops intermittently.
Phoenix homeowner · August 21, 2025
The Report

What the homeowner told us

Split system blowing warm air and the fan stops intermittently.

Findings & Work Performed

What Mike documented during the visit

Clogged condensate drain line caused the float safety switch to trip and shut the system off.

Cleared the condensate drain line with nitrogen and a shop vacuum; poured multiple liters of water to confirm proper drainage.

The Verification

Verification performed

System was running and cooling properly upon departure; water test confirmed proper drainage.

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How this repair fits into our Phoenix HVAC service

This repair is one example of the AC Repair & Maintenance work AZ Perfect Comfort performs across Phoenix, AZ. You can browse every case study we have published for this type of work in the Condensate Drain Line Clearing case studies archive. Homeowners who join our Comfort Club maintenance membership get every eligible repair backed by our Lifetime Repair Guarantee. For larger repairs and replacements, financing options are available for qualifying projects.

— Parts & Work Performed

Invoiced parts and work

Invoice descriptions identify billed scope. The service notes above document completed work and any recorded verification.

ItemDescriptionQtyPrice
Charge is waived with any performed and paid repair or service during normal business hours. 1 $-99.95
Trip charge for travel to customer home. Waived with paid repair during normal business hours. 1 $99.95
Clear the condensate drain line. Clean and flush pipe that drains condensate from the indoor unit to ensure proper draining. 1 $382.00
Total: $382.00
— Photo Documentation

20 photos from this repair

Photos recorded on-site by Mike during this service visit.

PVC condensate drain piping at air handler with union fittings, open cleanout tee, and removed float switch.
PVC condensate drain piping at air handler with union fittings, open cleanout tee, and removed float switch.
Wall-mounted digital thermostat displays room temperature 83°F and setpoint 72°F with system cooling selected.
Wall-mounted digital thermostat displays room temperature 83°F and setpoint 72°F with system cooling selected.
Hand holds a water bottle near an air handler cabinet, with condensate drain piping, trap, and red hose visible.
Hand holds a water bottle near an air handler cabinet, with condensate drain piping, trap, and red hose visible.
Attic-mounted air handler with insulated duct connections and PVC condensate drain piping visible alongside service access panels.
Attic-mounted air handler with insulated duct connections and PVC condensate drain piping visible alongside service access panels.
Air handler front panel with PVC condensate drain and cleanout tee, with water visible on plywood beneath the drain line.
Air handler front panel with PVC condensate drain and cleanout tee, with water visible on plywood beneath the drain line.
Shop vacuum hose attached to an exterior condensate drain line at the wall over gravel.
Shop vacuum hose attached to an exterior condensate drain line at the wall over gravel.
Red container holding murky water as a black drain hose empties outdoors beside PVC piping.
Red container holding murky water as a black drain hose empties outdoors beside PVC piping.
Interior blower compartment shows dust and debris near the blower wheel, with a loose female electrical connector present.
Interior blower compartment shows dust and debris near the blower wheel, with a loose female electrical connector present.
Air handler with data label visible and condensate drain tee above a small plastic container on the subfloor.
Air handler with data label visible and condensate drain tee above a small plastic container on the subfloor.
Short PVC pipe exits exterior wall above gravel, with a damp stain on the ground below and parallel conduit.
Short PVC pipe exits exterior wall above gravel, with a damp stain on the ground below and parallel conduit.
Hand pours water from bottle into a pan near air handler condensate drain and PVC connections.
Hand pours water from bottle into a pan near air handler condensate drain and PVC connections.
Condensate drain piping at the air handler with PVC elbow and tee, and water visible on the subfloor.
Condensate drain piping at the air handler with PVC elbow and tee, and water visible on the subfloor.
Condensate drain at the air handler showing PVC fittings and an EZ Trap float switch over a collection pan.
Condensate drain at the air handler showing PVC fittings and an EZ Trap float switch over a collection pan.
Indoor air handler cabinet with warning labels, condensate drain assembly, and a nitrogen cylinder with dual-gauge regulator and red hose.
Indoor air handler cabinet with warning labels, condensate drain assembly, and a nitrogen cylinder with dual-gauge regulator and red hose.
Wet/dry vacuum hose connected to a small PVC drain line exiting the exterior wall over gravel.
Wet/dry vacuum hose connected to a small PVC drain line exiting the exterior wall over gravel.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
HVAC diagnostic instrument photographed during the service visit.
Inverted bottle inserted into the condensate drain assembly at the HVAC cabinet, with tubing and fittings.
Inverted bottle inserted into the condensate drain assembly at the HVAC cabinet, with tubing and fittings.
Evaporator A-coil and drain pan interior with water droplets and staining on metal surfaces.
Evaporator A-coil and drain pan interior with water droplets and staining on metal surfaces.
Attic air handler with foil-insulated ductwork and PVC condensate drain including cleanout and safety float switch.
Attic air handler with foil-insulated ductwork and PVC condensate drain including cleanout and safety float switch.
PVC drain cleanout tee with cap removed, water visible and dripping into a plastic catch container.
PVC drain cleanout tee with cap removed, water visible and dripping into a plastic catch container.
— Frequently Asked

Questions about this repair

What was documented about the HVAC system?

Clogged condensate drain line caused the float safety switch to trip and shut the system off.

Does AZ Perfect Comfort service Phoenix?

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Are these repairs guaranteed?

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