A window air conditioner that has a condenser unit that is dirty can cause high energy bills or improper cooling inside of a home or business. A few steps can be taken to clean this vital part so that a unit works efficiently. The power to the unit needs to be turned off, and the cover to a unit needs to be removed. Some unit’s may have a cover that is secured with hardware. A standard screwdriver can be used to remove the pieces and then the cover can be pried loose.
At the top of the unit’s interior, there will be a series of metal pieces that form a grid. The hose extension to a vacuum cleaner can be used to loosen dust and dirt particles that are stuck in the grooves between the metal pieces. A wire brush that is moved rapidly, back and forth over the condenser, will help dislodge pieces, as well. Once most of the debris has been eliminated, a product that is designed to clean metal inside of a unit needs to be applied to dissolve dirt that is on the coil’s surface.
After the product is applied, it will take a few minutes for it to foam up. A sponge or cleaning cloth can be used to remove any excess foam from the condenser. If metal pieces have rust spots on their surface, the naval jelly will help eliminate them. Once the naval jelly is applied to the spots with a thin paintbrush or cotton swab, visible results will be apparent after a few minutes. Excess jelly can be removed with a damp cloth. A dry cleaning cloth that is wiped across the surface of the condenser will help remove any residue that was not initially eliminated.
The power to the unit needs to be on in order to test the unit and make sure that cool air is blowing through the cover’s vents the proper way. If the inside of a home or business cools down as quickly as it did before the condenser became dirty, the problem has been corrected. Otherwise, an appointment with HVAC contractors near Irvington may be necessary. An appointment can be made by visiting website or a similar website. HVAC contractors can detect what is wrong with a unit and will supply materials that are needed to repair it. Contact Crowther Heating & Air Conditioning, if you are looking for HVAC contractors near Irvington.
