You've probably seen us talk about the condensate drain line on this blog before. It is an important part of any air conditioning system, and one that can potentially lead to serious operational problems if not kept in great working condition.

You've probably seen us talk about the condensate drain line on this blog before. It is an important part of any air conditioning system, and one that can potentially lead to serious operational problems if not kept in great working condition. That is why it is so important that you have an understanding of the trouble that it can lead to. Maintaining a condensate drain line is not complex. You don't need to be a professional to ensure that the drain line is free of clogs and debris. Read on to learn more about the adverse effects of a backed up drain line, and contact us with any questions that you may have.

Water Damage and Icing

We won't talk too much about the damage that backed up condensate can cause in your home, as we've discussed it before. If the drain line backs up, it can cause water to pool around your AC. That can lead to staining, wood rot, and may even promote the growth and proliferation of biological pollutants. One issue that we have not touched upon, though, is the fact that backed up condensation can actually lead to ice developing on your home cooling system. When that happens, a downward spiral of sorts can be

When you use your air conditioning system in order to cool your home during the hottest time of the year, you just adjust the temperature at the thermostat and wait for your home to cool down. Chances are that you don’t really give much thought to the many different components within your air conditioning system that make its performance possible.

When you use your air conditioning system in order to cool your home during the hottest time of the year, you just adjust the temperature at the thermostat and wait for your home to cool down. Chances are that you don’t really give much thought to the many different components within your air conditioning system that make its performance possible. There are a lot of unsung heroes in your air conditioning system, though, and the capacitors therein are among the most important.

What Are Capacitors?

A capacitor is a device that is used to store an electric charge. There are often 2 different types of capacitors in any given air conditioning system, though there are capacitors that serve a dual role, as well. These are known as the start capacitor and the run capacitor. A start capacitor, as the name implies, comes into play when your air conditioner is first starting up its cycle. It basically provides your AC with an extra boost to get it going, as your air conditioner is using the most energy when it is starting up. With the extra torque that the start capacitor allows