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Old 08-29-2017, 06:57 AM
 
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I have a broken pvc pipe on the side of my house. After doing a little google search I think it may be the A/C condensation pipe. It only drips during the summer months when the A/C is on. My question is if I buy some PVC pipe is this a easy fix? If not would an air conditioning company be the ones to call to have them fix it?
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Old 08-29-2017, 07:15 AM
 
Location: LI,NY zone 7a
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Here's video on how to repair with basically no tools.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_LQuejkyZ4
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Old 08-29-2017, 07:19 AM
 
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Go with the above unless it's a connecter like an L or a coupling. I just did a repair at my shop and it was less than $10.
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Old 08-29-2017, 07:50 AM
 
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ok, thank you for the information and video.
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Old 08-29-2017, 10:13 AM
 
Location: Rural Michigan
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You really don't need a compression fitting or even glue for the condensate line - it's not pressurized water.
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Old 08-30-2017, 10:26 PM
 
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You really don't need a compression fitting or even glue for the condensate line - it's not pressurized water.
This^^.
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Old 08-30-2017, 11:27 PM
 
Location: Minnesota
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Mine drains into a utility sink. It's actually a a garden hose size flexible milky white kind of clear tube held on by a hose clamp. I noticed on my mom's a/c it's a much smaller tube and has gotten clogged in the past. I think it's whatever works for you. I've also seen them same kind of hose run along the floor, just laying there that drains into a floor drain, clamped onto the drain.
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Old 09-01-2017, 11:16 AM
 
Location: Near Falls Lake
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If it currently terminates at the foundation I would extend it out further. Do not allow it to be in direct contact with the earth (minimum 1/2" clearance)

This is an easy fix that shouldn't take more than a few minutes. For certain a 100 videos on Youtube.
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Old 09-01-2017, 12:03 PM
 
Location: todo el mundo!!
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rip it out and replace it
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