dasandman79 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hi guys, Can anyone tell me what the pipe is on the outside of the house next is located next to dryer vent. It's keeps draining water non stop. What does this mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Is the water heater near the dryer? How big is the pipe? Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasandman79 Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 It's in the general area of water heater. I live in fl if that makes a difference. I put a link to picture Click to Enlarge 59.3 KBiup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles46 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Could very well be the condensate line for your HVAC system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Could very well be the condensate line for your HVAC system. Or a leaking Temperature & Pressure Safely Relief valve on the water heater. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector57 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Unless you are running your a/c unit non-stop, (doubtful this time of year) then it is the TPR drain line. You need to call a plumber to replace the TPR valve and check the water heater for proper operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles46 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 If the unit is a heat pump, even at this time of the year it can produce condensate, I know mine does in Georgia. Either way, having the water heater and TPR valve checked is a good thing, and having the HVAC system serviced is a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Feel it, If it's from a water heater and it's running non-stop the water should be warm to hot. If it's condensate from a furnace or air conditioner it will be cool. If it's hot, call a plumber. If ti's cold call an HVAC tech. OT - OF!!! M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Given the amount of iron in the water mark on the wall I find it hard to believe it's condensate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasandman79 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 so do you think its from the water heater because of the iron? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Trace it back. Follow it back to whatever it's connected to. If it's connected to the water heater get it fixed. If it goes to the air conditioner it's just condensation and is normal. OT - OF!!! M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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