Mold in drip pan of Trane unit
#1
10-05-19, 05:22 PM
Mold in drip pan of Trane unit
Model # BXA718D200A0 MFR DATE Y37 TEST PSI 21A930504
150
Been living in this apartment for two years now. Told the land lord that there is mold in the drip pan, he had the coils cleaned but not the drip pan saying that the entire coil would have to be cut out and the pan cleaned then replaced.
The cost is too much so they say and he refuses to do it. Not going to get kicked out of here because we keep insisting. We need another option. Any ideas for a lay person such as myself? I need help. The smell is awful. When we turn on the heat it's ten times worse.
It looks at though the pan and AC coil are not one piece but there's a pan inside of a pan so to speak, cleaned off as much as the mold as I could but can't get to the back side of the pan to remove what's left there and the pan beneath the thin layer of aluminum that the coil is sitting on is packed with this greasy mold. I'ts as bad as automotive grease when it's worn out. There's just no way to get to it without removing the coil. I am not capable of shutting off the freon etc to avoid fatal mistakes. I read on a few sites that with the newer AC models it is possible to just lift the A frame Coil up out of the pan without having to disconnect anything and then slide the pan out and then slide it back in after cleaning. I don't see how that's possible if at all with this unit. Need some pro advice as to which unit I have and how it's built as well as options ass to how to get the nold out. If it's not possible to remove the pan then I am looking for something that will removed the mold where I'm not able to scrub it off somehow.
Been trying to look up the model # and not finding anything.
150
Been living in this apartment for two years now. Told the land lord that there is mold in the drip pan, he had the coils cleaned but not the drip pan saying that the entire coil would have to be cut out and the pan cleaned then replaced.
The cost is too much so they say and he refuses to do it. Not going to get kicked out of here because we keep insisting. We need another option. Any ideas for a lay person such as myself? I need help. The smell is awful. When we turn on the heat it's ten times worse.
It looks at though the pan and AC coil are not one piece but there's a pan inside of a pan so to speak, cleaned off as much as the mold as I could but can't get to the back side of the pan to remove what's left there and the pan beneath the thin layer of aluminum that the coil is sitting on is packed with this greasy mold. I'ts as bad as automotive grease when it's worn out. There's just no way to get to it without removing the coil. I am not capable of shutting off the freon etc to avoid fatal mistakes. I read on a few sites that with the newer AC models it is possible to just lift the A frame Coil up out of the pan without having to disconnect anything and then slide the pan out and then slide it back in after cleaning. I don't see how that's possible if at all with this unit. Need some pro advice as to which unit I have and how it's built as well as options ass to how to get the nold out. If it's not possible to remove the pan then I am looking for something that will removed the mold where I'm not able to scrub it off somehow.
Been trying to look up the model # and not finding anything.
Last edited by Yaocihuatl; 10-05-19 at 05:27 PM. Reason: too many typos
#2
10-05-19, 05:51 PM
Group Moderator
Welcome to the forums.
That does not look like a proper Trane model number.
Regardless of what you have read...... the evaporator is rarely able to be removed from the unit.
Even if you could remove it you'd risk bending the lines.
If you want to raise a stink.... call the board of health.
The landlord needs to be responsible for his HVAC system.
That does not look like a proper Trane model number.
Regardless of what you have read...... the evaporator is rarely able to be removed from the unit.
Even if you could remove it you'd risk bending the lines.
The cost is too much so they say and he refuses to do it.
The landlord needs to be responsible for his HVAC system.
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#3
10-05-19, 06:10 PM
we can't afford to be asked to leave where we live and it has already happened to us before, plus, that's not the issue here. The issue is that I need help with what I'm asking for help with. I can't post a photo but the model number I posted is straight off the drip pan label. So although it doesn't seem like a valid trane label it is.
#4
10-05-19, 06:18 PM
Found this on another site, still won't get me to where I need to be tho. Googling is hard when i am not sure what I'm looking for, I will assume at this point what I am looking for is installation and removal instructions? Checked on Trane web site, anything as old as our unit isn't documented on their site, they said I will have to call an HVAC company.
Joshua L. Frederick
jfrederick
InterNACHI®️ CPI
Nov '15
TRANE
Trane uses alpha codes in their serial numbers to determine year of manufacture. They started this in 1987 with the letter B and skipped a couple of letters during the years… The first letter of the serial number gives the year of manufacture as follows:
In 2002 they started their serial numbers with the year it was built. In 2002 the first character of the serial number is 2, in 2003, 3 and so on.
Z=2001
R=2000
P=1999
N=1998
M=97
L=96
K=95
J=94
H=93
G=92
F=91
E=90
D=89
C=88
B=87
S=86
Y=85
X=84
W=83
U=82(seventh digit)
T=81(seventh digit)
O, A=80(seventh digit)
Joshua L. Frederick
jfrederick
InterNACHI®️ CPI
Nov '15
TRANE
Trane uses alpha codes in their serial numbers to determine year of manufacture. They started this in 1987 with the letter B and skipped a couple of letters during the years… The first letter of the serial number gives the year of manufacture as follows:
In 2002 they started their serial numbers with the year it was built. In 2002 the first character of the serial number is 2, in 2003, 3 and so on.
Z=2001
R=2000
P=1999
N=1998
M=97
L=96
K=95
J=94
H=93
G=92
F=91
E=90
D=89
C=88
B=87
S=86
Y=85
X=84
W=83
U=82(seventh digit)
T=81(seventh digit)
O, A=80(seventh digit)
#5
10-05-19, 06:57 PM
Group Moderator
Do you mean the overflow pan ?
That would be a completely separate pan under the air handler.
If you're talking about the drip pan inside the air handler...... there will be a good sized ID tag on the outside of the unit.... usually near where the electric connects. The model number is on that tag.
It sounds like you are describing advanced mold that is actually in the coil as well as the drip pan. That usually requires professional cleaning. You may be able to flush the coil and pan with bleach and then coil cleaner and then flush well but it's not an easy job.
That would be a completely separate pan under the air handler.
If you're talking about the drip pan inside the air handler...... there will be a good sized ID tag on the outside of the unit.... usually near where the electric connects. The model number is on that tag.
It sounds like you are describing advanced mold that is actually in the coil as well as the drip pan. That usually requires professional cleaning. You may be able to flush the coil and pan with bleach and then coil cleaner and then flush well but it's not an easy job.
#6
10-11-19, 09:32 PM
Like I had said before in my initial post, the model number I posted is the one on the tag on the outside of the drip pan of the coil. It's from 1987. I just need a solution to my issue. Can't find anything else on the model but sure it's a pan in a pan and the mold is in between the pans. Can't use anything flammable and I've already tried 50/50 solution of vinegar and water and a product X-O spray as directed and nothing ie working. Bought Clenair Odor block and that doesn't work on this. Am at my wits end, Just had 18 degree weather and space heaters aren't hacking it. Still looking for a solution, hoping someone has one.
