Water in Air ducts - ducts in slab

audioron · 2007-01-21T14:40:05+00:00

We've lived in this house for 12 years and since the first year havehad water collection in the in-slab air ducts (the down stairs ones)when there was a LOT of rain. Originally, we attributed that to adrainage problem that we had with an adjacent lot. After the drainagewas fixed, the problem persisted, but only when there was exceptionallyheavy rain.About 5 years ago, I thought that the airduct/water problem was due tomy aging rain gutters. At the time, I couldn't afford to replace them,but I repaired the bad spots, cleaned them well and extended the downspouts far away from the foundation. So far, so good.This year, we replaced the gutters with awesome, covered models whichare very efficient. However, (and I think completely by coincidence)even moderate rains are causing water in the ducts.A little history. When the water got into the ducts in past, I justwaited a day or so until the water level subsided. We've never knownit if we were having mold problems and while annoying, we've lived withit. Last week, we were having company so I bought a small pump and tomy surprise pumped about 500 gallons of water out! No kidding. (gardenhose down through a vent opening)Because these ducts are in my foundation slab, I can't look at them.However, I need any and all ideas. My duct professional (hvac guy)said I'd have to be clever because there isn't a real 'fix'. Someonesomewhere must have experienced this before. At this point, I cannotpinpoint the actual source or pathway of the water that is getting inthe ducts. Help, and thanks....

Jan 21, 2007 20 Replies

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Tekkie® 19 years ago

DIMwit posted for all of us...

I got the goods on this fundie idiot last year. His first name is Jeffy and I'm not gonna bother to look up his last name - although I still got his file - he's a mental case.

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