2015 Genesis 3.8 HVAC question

[Riczek]

Does anyone know if the HVAC drain tube is supposed to be “pinched” at the discharge end under the body? I live in Houston and the AC runs constantly. When I park the car I see very little condensate on the ground in the area of the drain tube. I question this because I seem to be getting a very musty smell when I first start the car which dissipates in a few minutes. I’m wondering if this Pinch or restriction is causing a buildup in the HVAC box creating some mold or mildew in the system.
Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

 

[EdP]

Does anyone know if the HVAC drain tube is supposed to be “pinched” at the discharge end under the body? I live in Houston and the AC runs constantly. When I park the car I see very little condensate on the ground in the area of the drain tube. I question this because I seem to be getting a very musty smell when I first start the car which dissipates in a few minutes. I’m wondering if this Pinch or restriction is causing a buildup in the HVAC box creating some mold or mildew in the system.
Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

The tube is pinched to keep out bugs and prevent rattlesnakes from crawling inside. Water should drain easily but they do gunk up after a while. Sometimes it is just a matter of a small bottle brush or wire to clear it. There are ways to clean the system by spraying Lysol and such but I've not had to do that so no experience.

 

[Riczek]

The tube is pinched to keep out bugs and prevent rattlesnakes from crawling inside. Water should drain easily but they do gunk up after a while. Sometimes it is just a matter of a small bottle brush or wire to clear it. There are ways to clean the system by spraying Lysol and such but I've not had to do that so no experience.

Thanks for the quick reply. I thought there had to be a reason why the tube end was shaped the way it is. I’ll try your suggestion and get a small bottle/tube brush and have a go. Thanks again!