PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES: 8. INTERIOR CLIMATE CONTROL

8.17 Air-Conditioner Condensate Line Is Blocked

Acceptable Performance/Condition

Condensate lines from air conditioning condenser coils and condensing furnaces shall be free from blockage.

Warranty Coverage

• 12 months In-Home
• 15 months Common Property

Damage resulting from normal wear and tear or maintenance not conducted in keeping with maintenance documentation provided to the owner by the warranty provider or builder is not covered under warranty.

Claim Response

Condensate lines not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition are to be rectified.

Maintenance Tip

Condensate lines should be inspected and cleaned as part of regular home maintenance. In refrigeration-type units, the condensate line is usually blocked by ice rather than debris. Air conditioning and refrigeration units can “ice-up” if the power was shut down in the midst of a thaw cycle. The prevalence of ice in this situation is not related to blockage in the condensate line. Owners should follow the manufacturer’s recommendations whenever such appliances are turned off or moved.