Matheson Heating Air Plumbing — your go-to fourth generation family HVAC specialist serving Oakland and Livingston County — believes homeowner education is as important as the installation itself.
The condensate pump — what it does and how to maintain it:
• Collects moisture removed by your AC and furnace and pumps it out through a discharge line when gravity drainage is not available
• Float switch triggers the pump motor — safety switch shuts the system down if water rises beyond the safe threshold
• Algae and slime accumulation inside the reservoir is the most common cause of pump failure and nuisance system shutdown
Simple maintenance every homeowner can do:
• Every 6 months pour a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water into the reservoir
• Breaks down biological buildup before it causes failures
• Align with spring and fall seasonal maintenance — 30 seconds twice a year
Small device. Significant consequences when neglected. Serving Oakland and Livingston County.
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