Fried Part 2!

So we spent the weekend in a hot house. Yesterday, things got worse. Our downstairs air conditioner decided to join it's partner. The system shut down. My wife is excellant at finding and trying to solve problems. First, our thermostat had batteries. When she opened it, the batteries had corroded. That had to be cleaned and new batteries added. Then, a common problem in air conditioners, especially in Florida, was found. The drain pain had filled to the top and that was also shutting of the machine. Usually, it goes through a pipe to drain outside. In our last house, it would just leaked through the wall and not shut off till a certain point. We thought bleach down the drain would fix the issue, but professionals say that that could harm the unit. You need to use vinegar. It breaks down the fungus/algae that clogs the line. A wet vac also helps to clear the water and the muck. She got it working without paying someone to do it. Hopefully today it will be a quick fix for the other unit. They will have to fix a fried electrical part.