Built a smart device to stop A/C clogs and flooding — here’s how it works

I’m in Florida, and after a couple floods, too many shutoffs and cleaning out my A/C drain line for the 100th time using a shop vac and bleach, I finally snapped and built something better. This is Unclog , a compact device that automatically clears your A/C condensate line before it backs up. No vacuums, no flooding, no yelling spouse. It took years, dozens of prototypes, and more than a few leaks. It now mounts on the wall, connects to your drain line, and runs daily, weekly, or monthly cycles automatically. It's even Wi-Fi connected with an app. I just wrapped the functionality and design and thought this community might appreciate the build journey. I’ve got a pre-launch campaign going if anyone wants to see more. Happy to share. submitted by /u/anthonytranchida [link] [comments]

May 27, 2025 - 18:02

I’m in Florida, and after a couple floods, too many shutoffs and cleaning out my A/C drain line for the 100th time using a shop vac and bleach, I finally snapped and built something better.

This is Unclog , a compact device that automatically clears your A/C condensate line before it backs up. No vacuums, no flooding, no yelling spouse.

It took years, dozens of prototypes, and more than a few leaks. It now mounts on the wall, connects to your drain line, and runs daily, weekly, or monthly cycles automatically. It's even Wi-Fi connected with an app.

I just wrapped the functionality and design and thought this community might appreciate the build journey. I’ve got a pre-launch campaign going if anyone wants to see more. Happy to share.

submitted by /u/anthonytranchida
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