In order to boost air flow one can install an attic fan.
Condensation line in the attic look like.
Most but not all ac units will have an easy to locate access point to the drain line.
Sometimes attic condensation is the result of an attic being improperly ventilated.
Most building codes don t address humidity issues and are also pretty lax on the level of insulation required in your attic especially around those previously mentioned attic bypasses.
Find the condensate drain line and drain line access point.
Look for an upside down or sideways t shape of pvc pipe with a removable cap.
The primary ac condensate drain is normally drained to either the main house drain or to the outside via a pvc pipe about the same size as the on draining into the garage.
I removed a portion of the drain that included the p trap to ensure i got a clear clean line and i added a piece that will allow.
Enough condensation and that water starts running off your pipes and into surrounding materials possibly problems with wood rot mildew and more.
Also attic condensation isn t a problem limited to only older homes.
If taking the steps below doesn t solve your condensation problems they may be due to poor ventilation or insufficient insulation.
A word of caution.
Humidity and condensation that dripping water is condensation which occurs when water vapor in the air comes in contact with a cold surface.
Today i replaced a portion of the condensate drain pipe on my ac in the attic.
This air flow can cut down on condensation.
Look for moisture or mold and mildew like stains or discolorations.
Check your ac unit in the attic.
Cultivating some simple habits will help reduce the impact of these tasks.
An ac unit will produce condensate all the time not just when its over a certain temp outside.
They are prone to building up condensation.
Newer homes can be affected as well.
Look for white pvc pipe around 3 4 inch 1 9 cm in diameter coming out of your ac system s indoor unit.
Adding a few vents to the floor of the attic that extend to the ceiling of the story below the attic can help to promote air flow within the attic.
Because where there s moisture over a long period of time there may be mold and mildew.
If the unit is in the attic check around the unit the platform that the unit is on and insulation near the unit.