Reddit mentions of Rectorseal 83114 2 EZ 113B Trap Kit with Brush

If it is a clog and you have a trap in the condensate drain line the clog is most likely in there. If you weren't renting I would suggest you replace the trap with one of these clear ones with easy clean-out ports on top but barring that you will probably just be able to use your hand as an adaptor and blow on it to clear it. Since you are in an apartment though, shouldn't their maintenance be able to take care of this for you?

Be sure to blow on it to clear the bulk of the plug before you pour any sort of cleaner down there. Bleach can react with all sorts of organic substances to form nasty byproducts.

Edit: Also, most residential codes nowadays require a float switch to turn off the AC (either whole system or just the compressor) in this exact sort of situation. If you don't have a float switch, you may want to inquire about it at your local building codes office.

I'm not certain about bleach...if you do that, make sure you pour some water down to wash it away and avoid corrosion on metal.


Compressed air is awesome. If you have access to the other end, a vacuum is sweet too. A can of air isn't going to do it...you need to build up some real pressure to push it out.


When you get this clog cleared, think about installing a trap. Good luck



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What are the good filters? I read conflicting things about filters as well. Some say that the one's with the highest filtration put a strain on the unit and it's better to just go with a "regular" one. Also, it's just the intake ducts that appear dirty. Any duct that's on the other side of the filter appears clean.

It's probably best to have a HVAC tech come out to help, but I haven't found a reliable tech that I trust yet so I don't feel comfortable doing what they say without doing my own research. The last tech that came out tried to charge me $150 for one of these on my condensate trap