Brodys - A/C HVAC Drain Line Cleaner, 8oz Bottle, (Great to use at home, in the office, at restaurants and large commercial buildings), AC Drain Line Condensate Cleaner (1 Pack)

Have not used it yet.

Good size. DeliveredI haven't used the product yet.But two bottles had loose caps. Some liquid leaked into the pouch.It can't be so difficult to put a seal on .

Nice solution and it’s as easy as 123 pour in my AC drain

First things first, note to the manufacturer: it is neither difficult nor complicated to screw a cap onto a bottle firmly. Whether by hand or using a spiffy machine to do it for you, it just plain ain't hard to do this right, and it's just annoying to open up a box with bottles and see caps that haven't been securely tightened.As to the product itself, I didn't have a fully clogged drain to test it on, but I had some gunk in my condensate line. Followed directions, some gunk came out.I've cleared lots of condensate drains, mostly in apartment buildings. Any squeeze bottle with a long nose and a flat top is your friend to get this done as easily as you can.Once you have it running, you can use this stuff to clean it out some more, but you'll either be coming back or hanging around for a half hour so you can chase it with water.

I live in Florida and have an a/c air handler at shoulder level, and although the drain line cleaner is at heart level (negative: little slope to the outdoors) there is a red warning light (positive: informs me when it's time to attend to the line again). This red light usually goes on about every 3 months or so. I use a cup of bleach to purge the line.However, I wanted to try this product because using bleach doesn't always eliminate the algae growth in the line, it just kills it. I want something that will break down the dead algae so it can be more easily pushed out of the line.Because the Brodys is enzyme? based, I'm hoping it will break down the organic matter inside the drain line. I think - don't know for sure - that it is similar to the enzymes used for septic systems, to break down the organic matter.In terms of ease, it is super easy for me, no climbing on the ladder. All I did was unfasten the cap end of the PVC tube feeding into my a/c handler, pour the contents in, wait, then came back a half hour later with warm (not hot-it might kill the live spores) water and pour that into the PVC tube. I did it this Sunday morning before it got too hot, as the a/c needs to be shut down for a little bit.I'm giving 4 * because I'm assuming the product should work (and better than bleach), based on the science behind it. I'll update if it doesn't work. I did remove one * because if it is to be used monthly it's somewhat costly at a current price of $12.99- bottle.

I was told many years ago by an AC tech to pour ½ cup of either vinegar or bleach into my AC line monthly to help maintain my AC. He told me this would help prevent algae growth which in turn would mean less stress on my AC system making it last longer. I admit to knowing practically nothing about HVAC, but I’ve followed his advice to do that and keep my filters clean and so far my AC is still going strong.I’ve often wondered if those substances could potentially cause deterioration of the pipes though. Both are rather harsh. Again, I know nothing about the system, this is just a concern that I have. I was pleased to find there are alternatives. I ordered Brodys A/C HVAC Drain Line Cleaner to see how it would do. It’s easy to use, just turn off the AC, pour down the pipe, let it sit for 20 minutes, pour hot water down the pipe, then turn AC back on. I followed the simple instructions and treated my AC line with Brody’s instead of bleach this month. The product doesn’t have a strong or unpleasant odor, that makes it more pleasant to use than bleach.I wondered how I would know if it had been effective since I can’t see inside the pipes. (There’s no visible algae where I pour it in.) I got my answer the next day. My AC drains onto some paver stones. The stones were tinged green with algae growth. After using this AC cleaner I noticed that the paver stones were no longer green. I’m taking that as a positive sign. If it’s tackling algae outside of the system, I’m trusting that it’s doing the same inside. I live in a hot humid environment; I want to give my AC as much TLC as I can. I feel this product helps me do just that.****About me: Integrity is very important to me. Reviews I've posted will be from items I've had direct contact with. These are my honest opinions. I will not post a review for a product I have not had personal contact with.

The Brodys A/C HVAC Drain Line Cleaner is a solid product overall. The 6-pack offers decent value, but if you follow the recommended usage of once a month, it can get quite expensive, especially with two AC systems in my home. Given that I haven’t experienced any clogs so far, I plan to use it every six months instead. It’s easy to apply, and I appreciate that it works well for both residential and commercial applications. While it’s effective, the cost may be a consideration for frequent use. Overall, I’m satisfied and would recommend it for maintenance!

I was struggling with a partially clogged second floor AC drain line. I tried some home remedies, then tried this. I noticed for a few days the line was less clogged, but I ultimately had to call an AC professional to flush the lines. I asked him about this, and he said the home remedies work better, if you use them on a regular schedule.