Allied Furnace: Winterize and clean the condensate trap
Winterize and clean the condensate trap on a Allied furnace: Condensate trap care on the Allied, for winterizing or routine cleaning. Before opening anything, turn the furnace power off. A trap can hold dirty water and sludge, so have a pan ready under it and avoid spills onto the electrical parts.
Applies to: Condensate trap maintenance
Common causes of winterize and clean the condensate trap
- Sludge or debris building up inside the trap
- Water left standing in a trap that can freeze
- Clean-out cap not reinstalled tightly after service
How to fix winterize and clean the condensate trap: step by step
- Turn off power to the furnace first.
- Place a shallow pan under the trap.
- Remove the trap clean-out cap and drain the water.
- Inspect the trap for debris or growth, and clear it.
- Reinstall the clean-out cap and make sure it is snug.
- Restore power and watch for leaks on the next run.
If the unit shows an error code, look it up: Allied Furnace codes
Models
92G1UH92G1UH0450892G1UH0451292G1UH0700892G1UH0701292G1UH0901292G1UH0901692G1UH1101692G1UH1102092G1UH1352095G1UHA93UHA95UH
Source: Allied 92G1UH installation instructions manual, p. 51. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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