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How much does a Clean Evaporator Drain Tube cost?

On average, the cost for a Lexus RX500h Clean Evaporator Drain Tube is $140 with $0 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2024 Lexus RX500hL4-2.4L Turbo HybridService typeClean Evaporator Drain TubeEstimate$155.00Shop/Dealer Price$158.60 - $161.30
2023 Lexus RX500hL4-2.4L Turbo HybridService typeClean Evaporator Drain TubeEstimate$145.99Shop/Dealer Price$147.82 - $149.20
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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.

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Donald
41 years of experience
Lexus RX350 V6-3.5L - Clean Evaporator Drain Tube - Atlanta, Georgia
Donald was prompt (actually early) professional and knowledgeable. I would definitely choose to do business with him again.

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33 years of experience
Lexus IS250 V6-2.5L - Clean Evaporator Drain Tube - Webster, Texas
Excellent service, hard worker, great attitude and great people person. Fixed my car in no time. Could not be happier with his service! Thanks John!

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Hiram
26 years of experience
Lexus ES350 V6-3.5L - Clean Evaporator Drain Tube - Humble, Texas
To start off, he called to let me know he was on the way. Not only was he on time, he was 10 minutes early. He took his time, let me know what all he found, and what needed to be done. Before I knew it, he had already fixed everything. He was very honest. I saved over $650.

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Lexus RX400h V6-3.3L Hybrid - Oil Change - Littleton, Colorado
Third time having Gregory out. A pleasure as usual.

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