Clogged condensate drain lines
Why it happens here
Heritage Pines homes run AC almost every day of the year, which means the condensate drain pulls gallons of water daily. Algae and biofilm grow fast in the warm, wet PVC pipe, eventually blocking it. When the drain clogs, water backs up into the air handler and can drip through ceilings.
Our approach
We clear the line with a brush and vacuum, then treat it to slow future growth. We also install a float switch that shuts the system off before water overflows. During maintenance, we flush every drain as a standard step.