Repair · Phoenix

Condensate P-Trap Rebuild in Phoenix — August 2024

CompletedAugust 26, 2024

TechnicianGarrett

Service AreaPhoenix

Visit Invoice Total$507.00

Call (602) 613-3489

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Reported by the Homeowner

Condensate isn’t draining from the package unit; water is rolling off the roof.

Phoenix homeowner · August 26, 2024

The Report

What the homeowner told us

Condensate isn’t draining from the package unit; water is rolling off the roof.

Findings & Work Performed

What Garrett documented during the visit

Clogged condensate p-trap with water accumulation and rust/organic buildup.

Rebuilt the p-trap in condensate drain line.

— Related Services

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 P-Trap Rebuild 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.

Description	Qty	Price
Trip charge to travel to customer; waived with paid repair during normal business hours.	1	$99.95
Install condensate trap that can be cleaned to help prevent future drain backups; does not include an overflow safety switch.	1	$507.00
Trip charge waived with performed and paid repair or service during normal business hours (7am to 5pm).	1	$-99.95

Total: $507.00

— Photo Documentation

14 photos from this repair

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

PVC condensate drain with trap and cleanout exits a rooftop HVAC unit and runs across shingles.

Evaporator coil tubing and fins adjacent to a corroded, dirty condensate drain pan inside the air handler.

Blower wheel fins show heavy rust and dirt accumulation along the edges and surface.

PVC condensate drain piping from rooftop HVAC unit with cleanout tee and unions over shingle roof.

Hand holds a PVC drain fitting packed with dark sludge beside rooftop HVAC unit.

Rooftop package unit corner with PVC condensate drain and metal electrical conduit routed across shingles.

Condensate drain outlet showing internal buildup and active drip beneath a rust-stained metal drain pan.

PVC condensate drain line end near rooftop condenser, with visible buildup inside the pipe opening.

Fin-and-tube coil with copper refrigerant tubing and visible rust on the steel support plate.

Hermetic compressor shell with heavy surface corrosion and debris, visible rotation arrow label and wiring above.

Rust and corrosion along the metal base pan and interior panel of an outdoor unit cabinet.

PVC tee fitting on a white pipe, showing an open vertical stub against roof shingles.

Compressor housing inside the condenser cabinet shows extensive black corrosion and surface staining, with wiring and coil visible nearby.

Wall-mounted thermostat displays inside 78 and cool setpoint 78, with fan on Auto and system set to Cool.

— Frequently Asked

Questions about this repair

What was documented about the HVAC system?

Clogged condensate p-trap with water accumulation and rust/organic buildup.

Does AZ Perfect Comfort service Phoenix?

Yes. AZ Perfect Comfort services Phoenix and the greater Phoenix Metro area. Call (602) 613-3489 to schedule.

Are these repairs guaranteed?

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