If you notice that your air-conditioner pan is always full of water or tends to overflow, it could be that your condensate line is clogged with bacteria.
Why eTrapp is the Best Condensate Treatment System on the Market
Air conditioners produce condensate during normal operation, and the amount produced increases as the ambient temperature rises. Condensate flows out of the air conditioner through a pipe and into the sewer system.
How Sewer Gas Can Invade Your Home
A sewer gas stench coming into your home or building from the air vents can be hazardous. An odor that you may describe as “rotten egg smell” is hydrogen sulfide, a gas produced when bacteria break down organic matter that is deadly to humans and animals in large amounts
How to Install the eTrapp
The eTrapp system replaces the common p-trap and is plumbed into the condensate line as close as possible to the condensate outlet. We prefer that the actual installation of the eTrapp be performed by an authorized HVAC technician or Pro.
The Technology of eTrapp
The eTrapp system is patented and designed for two purposes: provide a means to prevent the growth of bacteria, fungi, and other organic compounds that create a clog in air-conditioning condensate systems and to deliver important data and alerts through a computer, smartphone, or other smart home device.
How eTrapp Works
The innovative features designed into the eTrapp system will provide preventive measures against the age-old problem of damage to the home caused by condensate clogs and the resulting pan overflow.
What is eTrapp?
The majority of all non-rising insurance water damage claims are due to air-conditioning pan flooding which usually occurs as a result of condensate output lines that become clogged with algae and fungus growth.
How Air-Conditioners Can Make You Sick
Contaminants in the air of your home or office don’t just disappear when they enter your HVAC unit. An improperly-maintained air-conditioning unit, dirty air filters, and mold/mildew/fungus buildup can make you quite sick.