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Cleaning Best Practices: Condensate Drain Lines and Pans

Join Bryan Orr at Polar Bear Air Conditioning as he breaks down cleaning best practices for condensate drain lines and pans.

Bryan covers:

  • Different drain cleaning strategies and their pros/cons
  • Why water flushing is often the most effective method
  • The truth about pan tabs and chemical treatments
  • Special challenges with aluminum coils and bacterial buildup
  • The importance of visual inspection and proper access
  • Prevention strategies using copper and silver
  • Common issues in tropical climates
  • Tips for maintaining clean drains at the equipment

Bryan also discusses how proper drain maintenance ties into larger indoor air quality and equipment longevity concerns, especially in humid tropical environments.

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