Without these the pan might sag creating room for water to.
Attic drip pan.
Attic air conditioner drip pan installation falls under the irc international residential code and umc uniform mechanical code regulations.
Like a coaster would collect the water from your drink the drip pan collects the water from the evaporator and it flows out the condensate line that usually leads outside the house.
When enough moisture is present it drips into a pan.
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Like with any building codes check with your local building department if any or all of the following requirements apply in your jurisdiction.
Overflowing drip pans are a serious hazard that homeowners need to be aware of.
What causes drip pans to fill with water.
So essentially your drip pan serves as a reservoir that carries water from the evaporator coil to the drainpipe.
The drain pan also requires stable supports underneath it to keep the pan in place and support the bottom.
Without this pan to catch the collecting moisture water would drip onto your unit and cause unpredictable amounts of damage.
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If something is blocking water from flowing.
Drip pans also called condensate pans are placed under the air conditioner coils to catch any condensation that forms.
Thankfully the drain pan is directly connected to the condensation drain line so the water can be safely drained away from the system and out of your home by way of a nearby drain.
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If it fails the water will not be able to drain properly.
The excess water can saturate your home s ceiling causing rot and mold.
There are two types of drain pans.
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A primary pan that is installed on the coil and an auxiliary pan that is either installed inside the unit below the primary pan or under the unit.
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The most common thing that causes drip pans to fill is a clog in the drainpipe.
The outlet for the drain should be on the lower side of the pan so that water flows toward it.
What s even more alarming is the fact that most homeowners fail to realize there s a problem with their drip pan until the attic is saturated with water.
It collect condensation to prevent leakage in walls and ceilings.
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If the outlet is on the opposite side of the pan water will pool before draining.
