Missing Secondary HVAC Drain Pan

Secondary drain pans are necessary when a furnace or air handler is installed above living space in a structure such as the attic. Primary drain pans inside the units can become clogged or leak causing moisture to penetrate the ceiling below causing water damage as well as mold. The secondary pan should either be plumbed to the exterior of the structure or have a float switch installed that shuts down the unit if the pan becomes filled with water.

Franklin TN Often Find Poor HVAC Clearance

Per the manufacture of heat pumps and cooling condensers, the units require a minimum clearance of 3′ to properly dissipate the air so the systems can perform as designed. Often times home owners plant bushes or shrubs around the units to hide them from view. During a home inspection, Ultra Sound Home Inspections always recommend these these items be trimmed or removed for maximum heating and cooling efficiency.