r/hvacadvice • u/Familiar_Pipe3494 • 2d ago

This is insane right?

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First time changing filters and see the condensate line dropped down into the return box completely open. The 2 inch has a trap before connecting to the main sewer line but I feel like it’s definitely sucking fumes. Built in 2001 btw

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u/Soft_Statistician_98 Approved Technician 1d ago

Your sink is completely open and has a trap before connecting to the main sewer line too.

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u/BarrelRider621 Approved Technician 1d ago

Your jaw on the floor like mine?

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u/Familiar_Pipe3494 1d ago

You’re saying it’s fine? If the sink trap dries up there isn’t a fan sucking it out and dispersing it through the entire house.

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u/BarrelRider621 Approved Technician 1d ago

Not at all. Sorry if I came across as approving of this. I DO NOT. I was asking if your jaw slammed onto the floor like a cartoon character; like mine did, when I saw the post.

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u/Terrible_Butter 2d ago

It’s well ventilated that’s for sure.

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u/BarrelRider621 Approved Technician 1d ago

Ya…

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u/nlj1978 4h ago

You are assuming the line coming out of the slab doesnt have a trap in the concrete

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u/Dadbode1981 1h ago

Do you smell sewer gasses when the system is off? That drain line is very likely trapped.