Winston-Salem HVAC & Plumbing | AC Repair & Inspection | AJ HVAC & Plumbing

Yes, absolutely. During a plumbing inspection, our technicians check the condensate drain line from your AC unit. If this line is clogged—a common issue in our humid climate—it can cause the system to shut down to prevent water damage, leaving you without cooling. Clearing this line is a key part of our inspection that helps your AC run efficiently all summer.

While often an HVAC issue, a specific plumbing component can be the culprit. The AC's condensate drain line has a safety switch (float switch) that turns the system off if the line backs up with water. A thorough plumbing inspection includes checking this switch and drain pan. If tripped or clogged, it mimics a cooling failure, and we can clear it to restore your cooling quickly.

Air handler units often share a drain pan with the plumbing system to remove condensation. If our inspection finds a clogged primary drain line, water can overflow into the secondary pan. This can trigger a safety switch that disables the air handler fan entirely to prevent flooding. Identifying and clearing this drainage issue during an inspection can resolve unexplained fan failures.