Condensate Drain Line Newsletter

What Is a Condensate Drain Line and
Why Is It Important to Your AC?

The condensate drain line is a pipe that runs through a home's air conditioning system and leads to the outside. Condensate lines are typically made of PVC pipe or metal, and they act as a funnel for the humidity and condensation developed by air conditioner evaporator coils as the systems run.

During the warmer seasons of the year, it is imperative to have a properly functioning air conditioning system — especially in areas where the summer climate is extreme. When the weather heats up, air conditioning systems work hard to circulate cool air into homes. During the process of circulation, hot air releases humidity. The condensate drain line helps by releasing the built-up moisture and keeping it away from the unit.

The end of the drain line can be seen outside of most standard air conditioner units. The excess water drips out the end of the drain as the system runs and moisture builds up. The condensate drain line is essential to an effective air conditioning unit because it prevents moisture from building up and causing damage to the ductwork and insulation.

It is also important to regularly clean the drain line during the hot months to prevent clogs. Clogged drain lines can lead to poor air quality inside the home and can increase the risk of mold and mildew growth and a rise in humidity.

Not sure if your condensate is draining properly? Give us a call at (480)894-2998 and our service experts can check it out for you! Click here to schedule your inspection now!

June 16th is Father’s Day

Father’s Day is just around the corner! It is a day to honor all of the father figures in our lives. Thank you to all the dads out there! We appreciate all that you are and all that you do.

Floyd’s Dad Jokes

To celebrate Father’s Day, Floyd wanted to share some of his favorite dad jokes with you!

If your house is cold, just stand in the corner. It’s always 90 degrees there.

I stayed up all night wondering where the sun went, and then it dawned on me.

Did you hear about the famous pickle? He's a really big dill.

Why did the teddy bear turn down a slice of cake. He was stuffed.

"What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet?" "Supplies!"

Classic Banana Bread

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter, softened or vegetable oil
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup sugar
2 eggs room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ⅓ cups mashed bananas about 4 small

Recipe

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour (or line with parchment paper) an 8×4- inch loaf pan.

In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In a separate medium bowl, add butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Mix with a hand mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well. Stir in mashed bananas.
Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir just until combined, do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Do not overbake.
Cool in the pan 5 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on a rack.

““Love is taking a few steps backward,
maybe even more…to give way to the
happiness of the person you love.””
- Winnie the Pooh

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