Common questions

Where is the drain line for the evaporator located?

Where is the drain line for the evaporator located?

The drain plug for the evaporator is clogged! You need to flush out the drain plug. It comes out of the firewall opposite the AC system. It you get under the truck on the passenger side and look up at the firewall you will see a black rubber tube about 6 -8 inches long comeing out of the bottom of the firewall near the passenger side frame.

Where is the AC drain line located in a truck?

It you get under the truck on the passenger side and look up at the firewall you will see a black rubber tube about 6 -8 inches long comeing out of the bottom of the firewall near the passenger side frame.

How to keep your Ford a / C drain clear?

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Where does the drain plug come out of a Ford truck?

You need to flush out the drain plug. It comes out of the firewall opposite the AC system. It you get under the truck on the passenger side and look up at the firewall you will see a black rubber tube about 6 -8 inches long comeing out of the bottom of the firewall near the passenger side frame.

Where is the drain tube for the evaporator?

Once the vehicle is raised enough for you to have clear access, find the evaporator drain tube. On many cars, trucks and SUV’s, it is located very near the catalytic converter. After you’ve located the tube, place the drain pan directly underneath and make sure you have the can of evaporator cleaner available for the next step in this process.

Where is the overflow drain pan on an AC unit?

The overflow drain pan, located underneath your indoor evaporator coils, catches condensate that forms when warm air passes over cold evaporator coils. This condensation then flows into the PVC condensate drain pipe to be directed outdoors.

Where is the AC evaporator located in a car?

On most domestic and foreign vehicles, the AC evaporator is inside the cabin, directly in between the firewall and the lower portion of the dashboard.

Do you clean the evaporator drain hose at the same time?

It is recommended by ASE certified mechanics as well as automotive manufacturers that you clean the evaporator case from the vehicle and clean that unit at the same time as you are cleaning the evaporator drain hose.

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Ruth Doyle