Cultivating some simple habits will help reduce the impact of these tasks.
Condensation line in the attic look like.
Look for moisture or mold and mildew like stains or discolorations.
Look for white pvc pipe around 3 4 inch 1 9 cm in diameter coming out of your ac system s indoor unit.
Humidity and condensation that dripping water is condensation which occurs when water vapor in the air comes in contact with a cold surface.
It had been clogged and was dripping water into the overflow pan and needed to be unclogged.
Most building codes don t address humidity issues and are also pretty lax on the level of insulation required in your attic especially around those previously mentioned attic bypasses.
Also attic condensation isn t a problem limited to only older homes.
Enough condensation and that water starts running off your pipes and into surrounding materials possibly problems with wood rot mildew and more.
Find the condensate drain line and drain line access point.
A word of caution.
Newer homes can be affected as well.
If taking the steps below doesn t solve your condensation problems they may be due to poor ventilation or insufficient insulation.
Look for an upside down or sideways t shape of pvc pipe with a removable cap.
An ac unit will produce condensate all the time not just when its over a certain temp outside.
Because where there s moisture over a long period of time there may be mold and mildew.
Adding a few vents to the floor of the attic that extend to the ceiling of the story below the attic can help to promote air flow within the attic.
Sometimes attic condensation is the result of an attic being improperly ventilated.
This air flow can cut down on condensation.
Check your ac unit in the attic.
They are prone to building up condensation.
In order to boost air flow one can install an attic fan.
I removed a portion of the drain that included the p trap to ensure i got a clear clean line and i added a piece that will allow.
Most but not all ac units will have an easy to locate access point to the drain line.
Today i replaced a portion of the condensate drain pipe on my ac in the attic.
In addition to heating your home daily routines like cooking over the stove or taking a hot shower also create condensation.