All About Air Conditioner Cleaning & Procedure

Monday, June 27, 2011, 15:41

Although Air Conditioners have been the most thankful inventions for the people living in humid temperatures, there are few health hazards from the coolants. Yes, they do condition air according to the temperatures and become a blessing during hot summers but what about the host of illnesses like common colds, headache are migranes that come like "Buy 1 Get 1 Free"?. Today, we will discuss on how we can clean the Air Conditioners at home to keep our indoors free from germs and various other health hazards. Take a look.

All About Air Conditioner Cleaning & Air Conditioner Cleaners -

Air Conditioner Cleaning Tools:

Vacuum cleaner
A old toilet brush and tooth brush
Air conditioner cleaner (detergent)
Selection of screwdrivers (Philips, Flat bladed, 1/4″ socket head)
Fin tool (optional)
New filter (if disposable type)
Oil

Air Conditioner Cleaning Procedure:

1. Replace the new filter with the old (if disposable). If reusable then brush it well with dry tooth brush. Spray the detergent on the filter and soak it in hot water for a while.
2. Remove the filter from water and brush well, de-grease and hang it up to dry.
3. Next, carefully remove the front grill from the main body of the air conditioner. Unscrew the nuts and place the grill aside.
4. Vaccum clean the motor and using a wet paper towel wipe away the oil on the holes plugs and the fan blades.
5. Lubricate the blades with a few drops of oil.
6. If planning to wipe up the inner surface of the air conditioner see to it that water doesn't enter the electrical connection.
7. Straighten if any fins of the condenser are bent using a fin comb or stick. This will help in increasing efficiency of the coolant.
7. Leave it open for sometime until dry. When completely dry re-assemble all the parts of the conditioner and test operation.

Repeat this procedure every time you feel your conditioner requires cleaning. Happy Air Conditioner Cleaning!