The condensate line clogged in July and soaked the ceiling below the air handler. Their team dried it to a reading and showed me how to keep the drain clear. Same-day help in brutal heat.
24/7 AC overflow cleanup
AC & HVAC Condensate Overflow Cleanup in Garland, TX
A clogged condensate line or a failed drain pan floods the ceiling below your air handler in the Texas heat. We find the backup and dry the cavity before mold sets in, 24/7 across Garland.
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Licensed & insured
IICRC certified
4.9 · 104 reviews
Reviews
What Garland homeowners say about our AC overflow cleanup
Water dripping from the ceiling turned out to be the AC drain pan. The crew found the backup, dried the closet and ceiling, and there was no mold. Professional and fast.
Why ICS Restoration
Why Garland trusts our AC overflow cleanup
On-site in 30 to 45 minutes
A person answers 24/7 and the nearest crew rolls the moment you call, day or night, across Garland and northeast Dallas County.
IICRC-certified technicians
Trained technicians with pumps, air movers, and moisture meters who dry to a verified standard, not a mop and a fan.
We bill your insurer
We document the loss with photos and readings and work with your carrier directly, so the paperwork is not on you.
Deep local knowledge
Clay-soil slab leaks, hail roof leaks, hard-freeze pipe bursts, and AC overflows. We know how water moves in a North Texas home.
Do this first
What to do for AC & HVAC Condensate Overflow Cleanup in Garland
A few safe steps while your ICS Restoration crew is on the way, 30 to 45 minutes out.
- 1
Turn the AC off at the thermostat to stop the overflow
- 2
Clear the drain pan if you can reach it safely
- 3
Move items out of the closet or room below the air handler
- 4
Call before the wet ceiling grows mold in the summer heat
Cost & insurance
What does AC condensate overflow cleanup cost in Garland, TX?
In Garland, TX, AC condensate overflow cleanup usually runs $1,200 to $5,500, depending on how long the drain pan or line overflowed and how much of the ceiling and closet below it soaked.
One ceiling
$1,200 to $2,800
- A single overflow caught early
- Ceiling and closet dried
Ceiling and wall
$2,800 to $4,500
- Water into the wall below the air handler
- Cavity drying
Long overflow
$4,500 and up
- A clog that ran for days
- Full mitigation and rebuild
Every loss is different. For a firm number, try the Water Damage Cost Calculator or call for an on-site scope. We document the loss and bill your carrier directly.
How it works
How we handle ac & hvac condensate overflow cleanup in Garland
1
Call and dispatch
A real person answers 24/7 and the nearest Garland crew rolls with pumps, air movers, and moisture meters.
2
On-site assessment
We find the source and the full reach of the water, including what soaked into slab, subfloor, and wall cavities.
3
Extract and dry
We pull the standing water, then run air movers and dehumidifiers to a verified dry standard, not just the surface.
4
Verify and bill
We log moisture readings until the structure is dry, then document the loss and bill your carrier directly.
Air conditioners run for months straight in a Garland summer, and every hour they pull humidity out of the air as condensate that has to drain away. When the condensate line clogs with algae or the drain pan rusts through, that water has nowhere to go but down, into the ceiling, closet, or wall below the air handler. It is one of the most common summer losses we see, and because it drips quietly it can soak a ceiling before you notice the stain.
Why AC overflows flood Garland ceilings
The air handler is often in an attic or a closet above living space, so an overflow lands on the ceiling below:
- A condensate drain line clogged with algae, dust, or sludge
- A rusted or cracked drain pan under the air handler
- A failed condensate pump on a downstairs or closet unit
- No float safety switch to shut the system off when it backs up
The result looks like a spreading ceiling stain, which overlaps with ceiling leak work, but the source is the HVAC system. We clear the backup and dry the water so it does not become a mold problem in the heat.
Our AC overflow response
ICS Restoration finds the backup and dries the damage:
- Confirm the source is the condensate line or drain pan, not the roof or a pipe
- Clear the clog and stop the overflow
- Release trapped water from the ceiling and open the closet or cavity
- Dry the ceiling, wall, and framing to a verified reading
- Advise on a float safety switch so it will not repeat
Fast structural drying matters most here, because a damp ceiling cavity in the Texas summer can grow mold within a day or two.
Water dripping from the ceiling under your AC? Call now and a Garland crew clears the backup and dries it, 30 to 45 minutes out.
☎ Call (214) 935-3936Prevent the next overflow
A little maintenance before summer keeps the condensate where it belongs:
- Flush the condensate line with a wet-dry vacuum before the season
- Keep the drain pan clear and check it for rust
- Add a float safety switch that shuts the unit off if it backs up
- Have the HVAC system serviced yearly
The Department of Energy's central air guidance covers AC maintenance, and our drying follows the standards of the IICRC.
A float switch stops the flood before it starts
A simple float safety switch shuts your AC off the moment the condensate backs up, turning a flooded ceiling into a warm afternoon with no cooling. It is a small add that prevents a common summer loss.
In July our AC drain clogged and soaked the ceiling and closet under the attic unit. They cleared it, dried everything to a proper reading, and added a safety switch so it will not happen again. Same-day help in brutal heat.
Kristin B. · Firewheel · July 2026
Service area
AC & HVAC Condensate Overflow Cleanup across Garland and northeast Dallas County
Seated on W Walnut Street, we respond across every Garland ZIP, day or night.
Seated on W Walnut Street in central Garland, our restoration team covers the whole city, day or night, and reaches most homes in 30 to 45 minutes.
We serve Garland, Rowlett, Sachse, Wylie, Mesquite, Richardson, Sunnyvale, and northeast Dallas County.
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FAQ
AC & HVAC Condensate Overflow Cleanup questions, answered
Water in your home right now?
Do not wait for the FAQ. A local Garland crew is standing by 24/7.
(214) 935-3936 Call nowHow do I know if my AC is causing the leak?
If the ceiling stain is under or near your air handler and it gets worse when the AC runs, the condensate system is the likely source. We confirm it with moisture readings and by checking the drain line and pan before we dry.
Is AC overflow damage covered by insurance?
A sudden overflow and the resulting water damage are often covered on a Texas homeowners policy, though wear-and-tear on the unit may not be. We document the loss and bill covered drying work directly to your carrier.
Can you fix the AC too?
We clear the condensate backup that caused the flood and dry the damage, and we can coordinate with an HVAC technician for any repair to the pan, pump, or system so both problems get solved.
How fast does mold start after an AC leak?
In the Texas summer, a damp ceiling cavity can begin growing mold within a day or two. That is why we dry the structure to a verified standard quickly instead of letting it air out.
How do I prevent AC condensate overflows?
Flush the condensate line before summer, keep the drain pan clear, add a float safety switch, and have the system serviced yearly. Those steps stop the most common cause of summer ceiling leaks.
24/7 emergency dispatch
Our restoration team is standing by in Garland
Water sitting means damage spreading. Call ICS Restoration and our technicians are on the way, 30 to 45 minutes out across northeast Dallas County.
(214) 935-3936Call now, our crew picks up day or night