The Whalen Company Fan Coil Condensate Issues Troubleshooting

Having a fully functioning piece of HVAC equipment requires all components are in working order. So if a customer calls and one of those parts isn’t working quite right, you need to make a repair fast. Otherwise building temperatures are going to get uncomfortable and customers won’t be happy. These The Whalen Company fan coil condensate issues troubleshooting guide can help you find the cause of the problem and make the repair. 

Fan Coil Condensate Troubleshooting

The key indicator of a condensate issue will be condensate present in the drain pan. Here are the common causes and solutions for that: 

• Condensate drain is clogged – You need to clear the blockage from the drain. Depending on the model, there will be a solid pipe you can lift to access the drain or it will have a triangle shaped hole at the bottom of it. With the pipe lifted or via the hole, you can put a fish or snake into the drain to clear any clogs. 
• Condensate float switch has failed or stuck engaged – Check the float switch to see if it’s operating. It’s located at the bottom of the unit. Once you locate it, you can check if it moves freely and audibly clicks when you move it to let you know the microswitch is operating. If it isn’t clicking or moving freely, replace the float switch.