Ford Explorer Clean Evaporator Drain Tube at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(2,017)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(2,017)

Clean Evaporator Drain Tube Service

How much does a Clean Evaporator Drain Tube cost?

On average, the cost for a Ford Explorer Clean Evaporator Drain Tube is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2022 Ford ExplorerV6-3.0L TurboService typeClean Evaporator Drain TubeEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
2022 Ford ExplorerV6-3.3L HybridService typeClean Evaporator Drain TubeEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2022 Ford ExplorerL4-2.3L TurboService typeClean Evaporator Drain TubeEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
Show example Ford Explorer Clean Evaporator Drain Tube prices

What is cleaning the evaporator drain tube all about?

The evaporator drain tube allows your air conditioning system to dispose of the condensation created by the air conditioning unit’s evaporator coil. You may have noticed that a home air conditioning system sometimes drips water. That happens in your car as well, but the evaporator drain tube drains it from the system and out of the vehicle. When the drain tube needs cleaning it can fail to do its job.

Keep in mind:

  • When the evaporator drain tube is cleaned it should also be checked to see if it should be replaced.
  • If the debris accumulation in the evaporator drain tube has caused molding or algae growth, then the rest of the system should be inspected for cleanliness.

How it's done:

  • Climb under the car
  • Find the evaporator drain tube
  • Take a hanger and run it in and out of the tube

Our recommendation:

The air conditioning system is a closed system, and is not inspected during routine maintenance. Even though the evaporator drain tube is easy for a mechanic to access and clean, it usually won’t be inspected unless a problem is reported. If you notice any leaking in the cabin of your vehicle, schedule an inspection immediately.

What is a common symptom indicating you need to clean the evaporator drain tube?

  • Water leaking inside the car

How important is this service?

As your vehicle’s air conditioning system operates, the evaporator coil creates condensation. This condensation needs a way to escape the air conditioning system and the car. The evaporator drain tube is attached to the air conditioning unit, and drains all of this condensation away so that no liquid remains in the system. When the evaporator drain tube gets dirty it can develop mold or algae growth that can plug the tube entirely. When that happens, the air conditioning will have no way to excrete its condensation, and water will likely seep into the cabin of your vehicle.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Ford mechanics

Real customer reviews from Ford owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(2,017)

Rating Summary
1,885
84
11
5
32
1,885
84
11
5
32

Ben

41 years of experience
1436 reviews
Ben
41 years of experience
Ford Explorer V6-4.0L - Electric Problems - Houston, Texas
Great guy. Easy going and well versed with knowledge. I would definitely use him again ad recommend him to other people and shops.

Patrick

32 years of experience
369 reviews
Patrick
32 years of experience
Ford Explorer V6-4.0L - Battery - Las Vegas, Nevada
Patrick was awesome as always.

Scott

34 years of experience
556 reviews
Scott
34 years of experience
Ford Explorer V6-4.0L - Intake Manifold Gaskets - Denver, Colorado
Scott did a great job. Very professional. Thank you

Terry

26 years of experience
326 reviews
Terry
26 years of experience
Ford Explorer V6-4.0L - Clean Throttle Body - Phoenix, Arizona
i did not know and wAs not told that Terry does not do AC. Hum.

Excellent Rating

(2,017)

Rating Summary
1,885
84
11
5
32
1,885
84
11
5
32
Number of Ford Explorer services completed
22187+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Ford MECHANICS
1700+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Toyota Prius
Since Since they introduced the Prius, the very first mass-market hybrid, Toyota has been leading the auto industry in hybrid vehicles, and continues to do so in 2012. For this model year, the Prius saw some exciting new options, including...
How to Register a Car in California
All All vehicles must be registered through the DMV of California or through CaReg, which is an online registration approved by the state. If you have just moved to California, your vehicle must be registered within 20 days of establishing...
How to Stop on a Slippery Road Without Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Slippery road conditions can make it hard to avoid obstacles, especially without ABS brakes. Keep control of your vehicle to avoid unexpected objects.

What do the various “door ajar” warnings mean in the message center?

The “door ajar” warnings in the message center could indicate a number of things. Usually the door ajar warnings are an indication that one or more of the vehicle doors are open. However, there are some cases when this is...

How do I adjust the traction control?

The traction control has two settings: always on, and user selectable. When set to always on, the traction control will remain on at all times. When set to user selectable, the traction control will stay on until the Traction Control...

How do you figure out which engine mounts actually need replacing?

With all most 200k miles you most likely have all four mounts needing replacement. The first thing to do is to physically look at each one and look for rips or tears in rubber, sagging or oil soaked. Once all...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com