Pipe draining outside next to dryer vent?

[dasandman79]

Hi guys,

Can anyone tell me what the pipe is on the outside of the house next is located next to dryer vent. It's keeps draining water non stop. What does this mean?

[Marc]

Is the water heater near the dryer? How big is the pipe?

Marc

[dasandman79]

It's in the general area of water heater. I live in fl if that makes a difference.

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[Charles46]

Could very well be the condensate line for your HVAC system.

[Marc]

Could very well be the condensate line for your HVAC system.

Or a leaking Temperature & Pressure Safely Relief valve on the water heater.

Marc

[inspector57]

Unless you are running your a/c unit non-stop, (doubtful this time of year) then it is the TPR drain line. You need to call a plumber to replace the TPR valve and check the water heater for proper operation.

[Charles46]

If the unit is a heat pump, even at this time of the year it can produce condensate, I know mine does in Georgia. Either way, having the water heater and TPR valve checked is a good thing, and having the HVAC system serviced is a good thing.

[hausdok]

Feel it,

If it's from a water heater and it's running non-stop the water should be warm to hot. If it's condensate from a furnace or air conditioner it will be cool.

If it's hot, call a plumber. If ti's cold call an HVAC tech.

OT - OF!!!

M.

[Tom Raymond]

Given the amount of iron in the water mark on the wall I find it hard to believe it's condensate.

[dasandman79]

so do you think its from the water heater because of the iron?

[hausdok]

Trace it back. Follow it back to whatever it's connected to. If it's connected to the water heater get it fixed. If it goes to the air conditioner it's just condensation and is normal.

OT - OF!!!

M.