Drip, Drip, Disaster: Tackling Summer Condensate Issues Before They Soak Your Ceiling
Warm, humid summers are a staple of life here in Southern Coastal Virginia—but they also bring with them a lesser-known seasonal headache: condensate issues. At Keystone, we’ve seen it all, from soaked ceilings to slippery floors, and we’re here to help you stay dry, safe, and comfortable.
The Usual Suspects: What Can Go Wrong
When your air conditioning system is working hard to keep your home or office cool, it's also pulling moisture out of the air. That moisture needs to go somewhere—and when it doesn't, trouble starts.
Here are a few common problems we’ve addressed for customers this season:
Faulty Condensate Float Switches: These critical devices are designed to shut down the system if the condensate drain pan fills up. When they fail, you might not know there's a problem until water starts dripping from your ceiling.
Malfunctioning Condensate Pumps: Indoor units, especially in basements or tight utility closets, often rely on pumps to move water outside. If these fail, water backs up and leaks into the surrounding area.
Improperly Insulated Registers: Registers located in high-humidity spaces or near poorly sealed ducts can develop surface condensation. If insulation is missing or failing, those registers can drip, discolor ceilings, and even lead to mold growth.
How Keystone Responds
Our technicians are trained to detect these issues before they turn into costly damage. Whether it’s replacing a float switch, upgrading a pump, or re-insulating ductwork, we take a comprehensive approach to condensate control. We’ve already helped dozens of local customers this summer avoid major repairs by addressing these problems early.
What You Can Do
You don’t have to wait for water stains to show up to take action. Here are a few simple steps to keep condensate issues at bay:
Schedule Routine Preventative Maintenance: Let us inspect your drain lines, float switches, and pumps before the peak of summer hits.
Check for Dripping Condensate Lines: Step outside and look—your condensate line should be dripping on hot, humid days. If it’s dry, you might have a blockage.
Watch for Ceiling Stains or Drips: These are signs something’s wrong. Call us right away if you notice them.
Keep Air Registers Insulated: Make sure insulation is intact, especially around ceiling registers in humid rooms.
Stay Ahead of the Drip
Condensate issues are preventable with the right maintenance and fast action. If you suspect a problem—or just want peace of mind—Keystone is here to help.
Call us today at 757-344-4010 to schedule your summer tune-up and avoid the mid-season meltdown.
