How to clean your ductless mini split AC faster and easier (Mitsubishi) Port-A-Blaster

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I show you step by step how to clean your Mini Split AC (Mitsubishi). I use a mini pressure washer for cleaning air conditioners (Port-A-Blaster). I am very happy so far with how much easier it was to clean my AC.
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@DIYJIM 2 жыл бұрын

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@rhodachandler4277 5 ай бұрын

I’m a 67 year old woman and after watching your video I decided to give it a try after getting all the supplies you recommended and…….”I DID IT!!!” It was a bit harder because Lennox has zero help on line 🤬 and getting the cover off was somewhat difficult. Lennox’s wheel does not come out (some things to think about when deciding which brand to install in the first place) so I had to spray with the wheel in place and wow was that wheel super filthy!! There was also some mold on the cover and now it smells clean and lemony (I used lemon Simple Green). I also discovered that the installer did not stick any insulation or foam spray in the hole the wires and condensate tube go through. I have often thought I felt cold air coming in from up there on really cold nights. (No I’m not crazy there WAS!). So I’ll address that before reassembling. You are great and funny too. I feel SO good saving hundreds of dollars! I owe you a beer 🍺 Your doggo is a good boi and tell him I understand him missing mom and it’s OK. Thanks again Jim! 👏👏👏

@DIYJIM 5 ай бұрын

Glad I could help you save some money. Thanks for watching

@clarkpalace 9 күн бұрын

Thks forbringing up Lennox it is difficult to get help/info on. I had the wheel out to change the bearing at one end. It was making noise , enough that we left it off here and there. Even for the tech that knows the machine it still took him some time and effort. They ate tricky things these mini splits. Helpful to get atraining at install time

@SpaceCadet4Jesus 2 жыл бұрын

Home maintenance, the gift that never stops giving......things to do EVERY year.

@DIYJIM 2 жыл бұрын

You got that right it never ends thanks for watching

@saphy1 10 ай бұрын

I have to confess that I have never cleaned our indoor units. The one in the living room is nearly 10 years old and I recently noticed that is smells musty. I looked inside and woah... it's dirty! I called a company to come clean all 4 and was quoted $350 EACH!! I am going to buy the little pressure washer and the rest of the supplies and will clean all 4 for less than the cost to clean one. Thank you so much for your video!

@DIYJIM 10 ай бұрын

Glad I could save you some money. Thanks for watching

@user-jb6px2lu9j Жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you. I am a dog groomer with a mini split. Have paid so much to have it clean every 2 months 🙄. Today I did it mayself after watch your video 🎉🎉🎉

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Glad I could save you some money. Thanks for watching

@budshepherd9893 6 күн бұрын

Thank you for posting this cleaning of the mini split.. I will watch it a couple of times before I attempt it. Thank you soooo much. Bud S.

@DIYJIM 6 күн бұрын

welcome, thanks for watching

@bigallis1 Жыл бұрын

Great How To Do video Jim. Thank you for taking the time to do it. I just had 2 of these units installed in my central Florida home. Planning on doing the maintenance my self. You just made my work easier.

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help thanks for watching

@BobbyDeneke Жыл бұрын

Most definitely the best how to video I have seen for these Mitsubishi mini splits.

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@josierobinson5897 10 ай бұрын

I was looking for camper levelers and copied your DIY ones, working good so far. Now here you are cleaning mini's, good info. Keep up the good work!

@DIYJIM 10 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@jimpowell9205 Жыл бұрын

Jim, from a Jim, thanks for a GREAT video. I installed my mini split system(s), myself, 3-yrs ago! No problems, except the annual cleaning! Or sooner! Obviously, I’m buying your shirt, and the cleaning kit. Thanks again, from Knoxville Tennessee.

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks glad my video helped you out

@NathanAverett 9 ай бұрын

Since you asked, checking in from Hawaii where we run our split AC all year long. Mahalo for the helpful videos!

@DIYJIM 9 ай бұрын

I would love to take my wife to Hawaii some day it is beautiful there.

@tonytran227 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim for the informative video. I just cleaned my unit and this video helped a lot. The two main challenges for me was removing the top clips on the cover and reinstalling the drip pan. That pan was a major pain to put back in

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

I hear ya after you do it a couple times, you will get better at it. Thanks for commenting on my video

@Ericadjuster6a 9 ай бұрын

Did everything u said from equipment to cleaning. Worked like a charm. Paid for the equip just by doing the first service.

@DIYJIM 9 ай бұрын

Glad I could help, thanks for watching

@Never2Loud Ай бұрын

Both this and your other video are extremely helpful. I've used them to clean our Mitsubishi mini split twice so far. Appreciate your help.

@DIYJIM Ай бұрын

thanks for watching my videos

@kerringtonwilkinson3723 Жыл бұрын

Thanks DIY Jim. Helped alot in ref to cleaning ductless ac. Great job!

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Welcome thanks for watching

@markkeddis2709 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting variation from your prior video. I may have to try this. I loved your prior video as I was able to follow it and clean all my units (same ones you have) and it went very well but you are right that taking out that blower wheel is a pain. By the way, looks like you DID clean it last year since that is when you posted the other video lol. Thanks again. You’ve saved me so much money between that prior video and also the outdoor unit cleaning video. I’ll buy you all the coffee or beers you want haha. Keep these videos coming and god bless. 👍

@DIYJIM 2 жыл бұрын

My other video I made with the air conditioner in my bedroom but I still could have cleaned it. Life gets crazy especially with two boys. Thanks for watching

@markkeddis2709 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYJIM I hear ya. I only have one kiddo right now but yeah it gets crazy…and finding the time to do these things can be quite challenging to say the least haha. Pays off though in the end I’d say.

@comander7681 Жыл бұрын

Honestly thank you for showing me how to disassemble it. I got my cover off easy but then i just kind of looked at the unit like okay what next lol. Had no idea the drain pain motor and louvers came off that easy. Thanks for the video man.

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Your welcome

@freddythimmy Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, watched your video in Australia!! Can’t wait to get in and clean my aircons! Bless ya!

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@sgtlmj 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Jim! Just cleaned our unit out using your suggestions. I can't believe we didn't all get Legionnaire's Disease from the thing, it was that bad. Our head unit also has the oscillating side-2-side vanes, so I had to remove both of those motors from the drip tray. I bought a Ryobi 18V portable power washer which did the trick really well without having to remove the blower cage. Used some vinegar in the water to clean the vanes after I let the foam work for a while. I also bought some of the pellets you suggested and cut them down to size to put in the drip tray.

@DIYJIM 10 ай бұрын

Awesome glad I could help

@meowmix23 5 ай бұрын

Super helpful Jim, thank you! I think I'll mimic this setup to clean my indoor mini split.

@DIYJIM 5 ай бұрын

Welcome thanks for watching

@SoupPot 2 жыл бұрын

Good reminder to check on mine. Thanks for the great tips as always.

@DIYJIM 2 жыл бұрын

Any time!

@TheBbturbo Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim for a clear and concise AC unit cleaning vid. I just had mine cleaned professionally for $400. They took the entire unit apart and had to release and refill the AC gas. A real hassle. I have ordered the water cover and the portable pump and next AC unit cleaning will be DIY.

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help thanks for watching.

@jassjeetsingh2908 Жыл бұрын

@alexcumare 11 ай бұрын

That was not necessary, they can trap the refrigerant in the compressor before uninstalling it, there is a technique for that, it is not necessary to disassemble and uninstall it for maintenance either.

@BigCrafter Жыл бұрын

You're awesome dude.!!! Thanks a bunch for this video. I bought all the right equipment online and Ill be doing the cleaning later this week before summer gets here!!! Cheers :)

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Hope it goes well

@MichaelWilson-lb4fh Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your detailed explanation.

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Welcome

@InFltSvc 2 жыл бұрын

Great info JIM.. thank you

@DIYJIM 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome my friend

@travistalbot575 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing how the drain pan connects to the main unit. I was quoted more than $400 to clean each one of my split units. I have ordered the anti-mold tabs and will be placing them in the drain pan to see if it makes a difference the next time I clean my systems. As a Florida resident, I would probably clean my units quarterly.

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@jonniesantos 2 ай бұрын

Checking in from Southern California. Great video - thank you.

@DIYJIM 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Akuroxradio Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim! Quite explanatory.

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Welcome thanks for watching

@kimberlynads 2 ай бұрын

Ahhh, easier way to go. Thanks Jim! Cousin Kim, in Connecticut ❤

@DIYJIM 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Kim hope all is well

@micheljalbert6106 Жыл бұрын

Great video, watching fm Quebec, Canada. I will try this on my Fujitsu unit. Thanks

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Let me know how it works for you, Thanks for watching

@kllisk Жыл бұрын

Very good complete information

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@watdaheck808 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing...great video.

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jaberothman9259 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, this was really useful, we usually call someone to clean it for us, but your video saved me 50 USD.

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@alexcumare 11 ай бұрын

$50 Sounds like a good price but I've read some comments that talk about $400 that's crazy.

@MeltingRubberZ28 Ай бұрын

@@alexcumareyeah $50 I'd pay it lol

@MeltingRubberZ28 Ай бұрын

@@alexcumaresit there drinking a beer while they're cleaning it. Feet up

@deryatanbasi3046 Жыл бұрын

Thats the way to do it!!!! nice job!!

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@williamlandry7463 2 ай бұрын

Great job, Thanks

@DIYJIM 2 ай бұрын

Welcome, thanks for watching

@davidsalerno8613 3 күн бұрын

Thank you very much for your help

@DIYJIM 3 күн бұрын

Very welcome

@MichaelSmith-fw6st 2 ай бұрын

This IS how a DIY video should be made! Bravo Zulu. Now I can get at all of those heat exchangers. The porta-a-blaster is the cat's meow. Brushing, vacuuming and compressed air leaves too much behind. Every bit of efficiency counts and makes a huge difference. Thank you for this enlightenment. Hint for different models: try to find a model-specific video for removing the cover, then come back to this to proceed and finish with yours.

@DIYJIM 2 ай бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching

@kailin7449 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Welcome thanks for watching

@jamesbasso561 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done.

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@markdadian3323 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I've done a handful of these and for me the hardest parts are pulling the lid and figuring out how to drop the drain pan. If I could make a suggestion, perhaps slow the roll of the wheel when you spray it. I believe you will clean it faster if you apply resistance to the spin. Thanx and keep them coming.

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice and thanks for watching

@user-lx5mn8gp1z 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@DIYJIM 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the $5 super thanks.

@lxturbo81 11 күн бұрын

i try this kit last year 👍

@DIYJIM 11 күн бұрын

thanks for leaving a comment

@ssoffshore5111 Жыл бұрын

Nice. Tech tip, run it on heat for about 15 min when you're done to dry it all out internally if everything is still pretty wet inside there.

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Good tip, thanks for watching

@VictorSanchez-mh2db Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for this video, I just finish clean my A/C is identical like the one you just clean. I think I will buy the portable pressure washer you used in the video. Thanks again. By the way I 'm in Puerto Rico.

@DIYJIM Ай бұрын

I have never been to Porto Rico maybe someday. Thanks for watching

@littlebill833 4 күн бұрын

I have used those tabs in my drip pans ever since my unit overflowed into my house because the drip hose was clogged by algae. No problems in my 8 units ever since. That was probably 7 years ago.

@DIYJIM 4 күн бұрын

Awesome thanks for watching

@ItsAllGood168 Жыл бұрын

thanks

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Welcome

@jimmys511 10 ай бұрын

Great video

@DIYJIM 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! And thanks for watching

@StKnightis64 4 ай бұрын

Oh, that paddle wheel. I’ve been pulling mine out and using Dawn detergent on it and just cleaning it with the hose. Been coming out good, but what a pain. I’m going to do it the hard way this spring, but I’m going to keep in mind this method, because I dread this task. For the condensate drain, I usually run some diluted bleach down that to kill the flora. I bought the Nu Calgon sprayer that you attach to a garden hose (I use Cal Green) to clean the condenser coils (outdoor unit). Great video. 👍 PS I don’t know if you tried the tabs. I used them for my first year. Really did not find them to help much, but ymmv.

@DIYJIM 4 ай бұрын

I only tried the tabs once. Thanks for watching

@normanismail3526 Жыл бұрын

The put back baseball cap reduce blindness is awesome...lol

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

That for watching glad you like the humor

@JohnLee-db9zt 2 ай бұрын

I was thinking of building a home with mini splits (8 would be needed). After watching this, I’ve decided to go with traditional ducted HVAC. 😂

@DIYJIM 2 ай бұрын

Not a bad idea, only thing I think is nicer is I can run one if I want. I have one in my basement for heat when it is not really cold. Thanks for watching

@JohnLee-db9zt 2 ай бұрын

@@DIYJIM I can have multizone (2 or 3) traditionally ducted HVAC with air handler in the attic. I think it’s easier and less costly to mainten even though it may cost a little more to do the ducting. I can’t imagine time and hassle of going through cleaning 8 mini splits twice a year risking falling off a ladder. Thanks for making me change my mind.

@DIYJIM 2 ай бұрын

@@JohnLee-db9ztThink you are making a good decision I would just recommend that you spend a few hundred dollars more and buy the heat pump. Unless you live somewhere, you’ve never need heat.

@JohnLee-db9zt 2 ай бұрын

@@DIYJIM👍

@Jeremy-yf3tl 8 күн бұрын

I would much rather clean this, than all the mold in the ducts

@kblee60 9 ай бұрын

I have the Mitsubishi AC, but I need to clean it every month. I used a Bosch Easy Aquatak 100, it does not bend the fins. Because I need to clean so often, I stopped taking out the cover, I only removed the louver and filter. The main thing is that there's another coil at the back, that you may have missed. I always started cleaning that coil first, the blower, and then the front coil. I also don't remove the drain pan, just feel with your fingers (carefully). Use the pressure washer on the drain hole, add some tablets after cleaning.

@DIYJIM 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip I might try that

@safwsu639 11 ай бұрын

I’m buying the machine now. I followed your first video and removed and cleaned the blower. It was a pain. The machine will pay for itself the first time I clean all 5 units in my house. Thanks Jim!

@DIYJIM 11 ай бұрын

That’s what I thought also. Hope you like the AC pressure washer

@safwsu639 11 ай бұрын

@@DIYJIM The machine is terrific. I cleaned all 5 wall units in very little time without having to remove the blower wheel in each. That’s a huge improvement!

@stevejoyce4485 3 ай бұрын

MAN I'M BUYING ONE OF THOSE PRESSURE WASHERS COOL.

@DIYJIM 3 ай бұрын

I do like it seems to make it easier

@stevejoyce4485 3 ай бұрын

Ordered on today as well as the apron cleaning kit thanks.

@DIYJIM 3 ай бұрын

@@stevejoyce4485 hope you like it.

@bekindbetrue Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the informative video, rather than using the tape. I noticed when opening mine, the wires on the Grau piece weave into a clip on the tan plastic piece.. that holds the part in place. Happy to email you a photo if that helps.

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching I started cleaning mine another way.

@martinsutton7120 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I wish you had my brands. Cannot get drip pan out of some. I am in south florida. The wheels get pretty gunkie. I was looking for a little power washer. One question, did you bend any fins?? Also video about a year old, is the blower still clean? Thanks, Martin

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Definitely did not bend the fins. I really have not looked at my air conditioner to see if it is dirty but I’m sure it is due for a cleaning. Thanks for watching.Martin

@MKnightKool-bt4oe Жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, you're awesome bro great tut. My units are Mirage, would removing the drain plate be similar?

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Sounds like that would work. I have seen people do this cleaning without removing their drain pan. Hope it works for you

@SERVICEACBINJAI Жыл бұрын

Ikut belajar teman.. salam dingin dari indonesia, salam sukses buat anda 🙏🙏🙏

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Good luck to you also

@Bobsuruncle007 Жыл бұрын

I love your video and that go Joey killed me lmao

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

@CharlesFaucetteBloodRoot Жыл бұрын

Jim great instruction. Have installed UV lights in your mini splits?

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Never heard of that. I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for watching

@anthonygasparini1734 10 ай бұрын

Great video but please put some blank plates on your electrical panel, God Bless Patrick.

@DIYJIM 10 ай бұрын

Agree I should have done that. Thanks for watching

@tonypelkey2816 Жыл бұрын

DIY JIM … people who have stair lifts , that need service, sure could use a diy from you .. thanks

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

I'm not exactly sure what you mean by a stair lift? You can find my e-mail in my description if you want to send me a picture. Really not sure I can do it but maybe. Do you live near me in Pa?

@b1lc1s 3 ай бұрын

I could understand you but the glare blinded the visual... Thanks anyhow, you did OK cause I'm def anyhow! Thank you with sincerity this time.

@DIYJIM 3 ай бұрын

thank you for watching

@frankfav 9 ай бұрын

Jim...Can I use my Greenworks 1800 PSI Pressure washer to do the same as the Port-A-Blaster? Not sure if it will suck up the clean hot water from the bucket. I don't want to damage the pump. The 2 units are very similar looking. I cleaned 2 units a year or 2 ago using your older video. and I am anxious to try the new method. I have 3 units to clean. Thank you for a great video.

@DIYJIM 9 ай бұрын

I’m going to guess that is way too much pressure. That’s why I bought the pressure washer I used in this video. Thanks for watching my videos

@thefleaflop Жыл бұрын

Nice job sir..... Would you mind buying and installing a Mr Cool unit? My design is a little different to disassemble.... Thanks. Yours seems to have much easier access to the blower wheel.... That's the dirtiest part of mine.

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

I did make a video of installing a Mr cool AC. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l759hNBmtb-7nZs.html Thanks for watching

@jimmys511 10 ай бұрын

New York. I have a Fujitsu is it typically the same process for different brands?I’ve been meaning to tackle this on my own.

@DIYJIM 10 ай бұрын

Hope it goes good

@charleshinds7023 Жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for sharing. I am interested in the equipment you are using to clean. Is there a link?

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

In the description thanks for watching

@Oldfatguy60 4 ай бұрын

Hey Jim, thanks for video... Worked great for me. But my larger unit, 2400 inside handler, is still making loud fan noise after thorough cleaning. Is that the fan motor going? Thanks again

@DIYJIM 4 ай бұрын

Really hard to tell without hearing it. Hope you can have someone look at it for you. Thanks for watching my video

@Oldfatguy60 4 ай бұрын

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@mitchrosenextraordinarygun4292 13 күн бұрын

Great info Jim. I purchased the Port-A-Blaster but cannot get the trigger to function. It will not depress. Any thoughts on what to do?

@DIYJIM 13 күн бұрын

Sorry not sure never had that problem. Hope you get it figured out

@olivertwist2843 Жыл бұрын

Hey Jim, thanks for the video. Would you say the porta blaster is worth getting if i intend on using it for side jobs?

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Yes I like mine so far not sure how long it will last if I used it everyday. Some of the more professional ones are real expensive.

@olivertwist2843 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYJIM Thank you for response. After extensive research and feedback from more than one user i decided to go for it. It will be handy to clean both my split units. Thanks a bunch Jim. New sub by the way love your videos!

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

@@olivertwist2843 awesome thanks for subscribing

@dannysandoval5195 Жыл бұрын

Good video. Question, are you able to rinse your car with this?

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

If you would want to. You can spray what ever you want. I use a sun Joe for my car kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kMiWqsSSs7m-cqM.html. Thanks for watching

@johnnotellin3691 Жыл бұрын

I found your video when I was looking for help to clean my Mitsubishi MSZ-GL24NA. I have the Port-a-blaster in my Amazon cart, but am having a little trouble finding a waterproof cover to fit my 43"L x 13"T x 10"D unit. I really appreciate your step-by-step procedure and thank you for your effort in making it. I can't find your video on the drain pan tablets. Did you ever get a chance to do one? I'm not sure WHERE you would put them, assuming that they work...

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Here is the cleaning tabs kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f7WKZMeYyMvGqKM.html

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Maybe the large size it says goes up to 53” the link is in my description or I think the first comment. Hope this helps.

@johnnotellin3691 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYJIM Yes sir, thanks. I used the links on the video to set up my Amazon cart, BUT unless I misunderstood your meaning, I thought that IN the video you said that you didn't HAVE the tabs, but would order them and do a video about their use?? Thanks for taking the time to reply!

@johnnotellin3691 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYJIM YES, you're right. I clicked the "large" button on Amazon, but my brain was apparently disengaged when I read the text. Thanks again! I'm a little nervous about all of this, but $400 in MY pocket is way better than in the contractors pocket.

@auntypat1492 11 ай бұрын

They suggest you moisten the bottom of the tab and put it far away from the hose.

@ElijahG98 Жыл бұрын

Hello, thanks for the video. Do you think the port a blaster would be able to clean mold off my coils? Last summer My Ac just started selling worse and worse. It would do the thing where it only smells bad when the AC kicks off and it heats up. I took it apart and cleaned it, and got a lot of gross stuff out, but just spraying the frost king foaming cleaner doesnt get anything out of the coils thats smelling bad. Post winter, I've turned my AC on and it hasn't smelled bad. but I can tell that its slowly starting to smell again. Whatever's in there that died over the winter is growing back. So now I'm doing tons of AC research cleaning research again lol... Thanks.

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

I definitely think it would help, one thing I really like is I can use good hot water to clean my ac along with the coil cleaner. Thanks for watching Elijah

@robertleftwich1122 2 ай бұрын

Never thought that cleaning one of them was such a disadvantage .

@DIYJIM 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, this is one of my least favorite jobs to do.

@markkeddis2709 Жыл бұрын

Hey Jim how is the Port-A-Blaster holding up? Thinking of getting it as I’d really love to shave down the time and effort involved in cleaning my Mitsubishi units

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Sorry Mark I really can not tell you, I only used it twice. I only clean my units about twice a year. I just bought the port-a-blaster. It seems like it should last.

@markkeddis2709 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYJIM I get it, thanks. I recall in your other video you used a pump sprayer. I may go that route for now while I think on the port a blaster a bit more.

@jonl6517 Ай бұрын

What model power screwdriver do you use? I’m looking for one that’s light weight like yours

@DIYJIM Ай бұрын

I really like the Milwaukee 12 V

@USA-GreedyMenOfNoIntegrity Жыл бұрын

If you had a central hvac system, the PM for the air handler would cost about $100. It would also be easy to troubleshoot, repair with common parts stocked on hvac service trucks.

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Agree but when I had this put in my house it was going to be about $4000 more to put central AC in my house because I have no ductwork.

@USA-GreedyMenOfNoIntegrity Жыл бұрын

@@DIYJIM If you have an open floor plan, very well insulated home and less than 1000 sq ft, a mini split might work ok. If not, multiples are needed and you might as well have a central system that can be easily cleaned, repaired, has a 1 yr labor warranty and 10 yrs parts warranty. To each their own though. I'll never work on or help another diy'er. I tried to help three or four times and everytime it turns into a royal cluster f.

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

@@USA-GreedyMenOfNoIntegrity It was still cheaper and I put three in. I agree central air definitely has its pros.

@cenricocustoms6489 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on cleaning fujitsu mini splits?

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Sorry I do not, I bet it is real similar. If you live near me I would do it for you and make another video. Thanks for watching

@jonniesantos 2 ай бұрын

We’ve got a low-wall mount unit, re: MFZ-KA18NA. Have you pulled one of these apart?

@DIYJIM 2 ай бұрын

Sorry I have not

@adrianlopez1437 Жыл бұрын

Where can I buy all that stuff at

@melissaversiga2349 Жыл бұрын

If there is already mold in our unit do you still use Simply Green or do you recommend another product for mold remediation?

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Just use what I showed in the video, it should be okay. Thanks for watching

@handlsarelame Жыл бұрын

No, use a proper coil cleaner

@juanitaanderson4283 Жыл бұрын

Jim..I am a senior lady who has one 9,000 btu and two 12,000 btu Mitsubishi like yours; what size blue cover should I buy and how thick are the support plates because I have a temp regulator mounted next to my ac and want to make sure there is enough room for the support plate to fit? Also, I would like to try the pressure washer but let me ask you... if you could have used a water hose with a pressure nozzle would you have done that instead of purchasing the power washer or do you feel it would have been too much pressure? I can get hoses in my house... in your opinion which would be better?

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

You should be able to buy the one I bought in my video. I have a 1200btu also

@markkeddis2709 19 күн бұрын

Hey Jim random question but do you typically leave your mini splits running 24/7? Or on and off as needed? I’ve heard it is supposedly more energy efficient to just leave them on all the time-“set it and forget it”- but not sure if that’s truly the case.

@DIYJIM 18 күн бұрын

Oh I definitely leave them on 24/7. Once in a while I turn off if it looks like it is going to be cool all day.

@markkeddis2709 18 күн бұрын

@@DIYJIM thanks. Yeah a “cool” 80 degrees or so haha. Definitely cooler than the past week’s heat wave. Stay cool.

@mikestrazz2906 7 ай бұрын

Well I am now in need of a brand new indoor mini split after trying to tackle this on my own..... It is not as easy as I thought it would be - that was my mistake. Many broken pieces of plastic later ....lost screws and chemical in my electric board.... Sounded great to save 300 bucks unfortunately it's gonna cost me 2200 to replace this head. 😢😢

@DIYJIM 7 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear this hope you’re not blaming me. Hope you get it figured out.

@voyagerinkseminyak5393 Жыл бұрын

sometimes if you not hold the blower when you clean the blower.the blower just spin to fast and sometimes make the motor fan error

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Good info thanks

@spondulix99 20 күн бұрын

Can this device, with its provided fittings, be used to push water through the condensation drain tube of my Mitsubishi mini slim heat pump from the INSIDE. I am unable, as a practical matter, to access the external end of the drain tube. For example, instead of attaching the sprayer head, will the end of the section to which the sprayer head would otherwise be attached fit up against the INTERIOR open end of the drain tube snugly enough to push water out through the drain tube without simultaneously blasting an unacceptable amount of water into the room? I know that this would be an "off label" use, but if it can be used in this way I want to purchase it.

@DIYJIM 20 күн бұрын

Sorry I have never tried that. I would have to tear apart my entire air conditioner to try that. Sorry very busy right now. If you do try it let me know if it works.

@KipBurbank1 3 ай бұрын

Is this method to avoid taking out the roller fan, primarily? Agree, removing blower wheel sucks.

@DIYJIM 3 ай бұрын

Yes that was my most least part. I like the little pressure washer I got plus I can use warm water. Thanks for watching

@Swenser Жыл бұрын

No foam spray cleaners where I'm at. Should I just use shaving foam?

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Probably not a good idea LOL. Thanks for watching

@Axeglass Ай бұрын

north Carolina

@DIYJIM Ай бұрын

Love too move there someday or south Carolina

@Axeglass Ай бұрын

@@DIYJIM just used your video to help with cleaning my ac thanks for the tips and tricks, went great!

@bobjones9727 2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't seem that those filters are catching much of the dirt. Man, that's a lot of work to clean that AC.

@DIYJIM 2 жыл бұрын

I would bet most other ac get dirty also. I think I might have forgot to clean last year. I still love the Mitsubishi ductless AC you cannot hear them run very quiet. Thanks for watching

@malcolmstover9162 Жыл бұрын

I would pay 100 per mini. Mine are worse.

@oscarcortez2293 Жыл бұрын

Can I use my aire compresor ?

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t

@alexstrings Жыл бұрын

FUE Hair Transplant 100% recommended

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

My hair is easy this short lol

@gunpet Жыл бұрын

I can get the same effect from a 5 min clean - no need to take it apart at all.

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@norml.3861 6 ай бұрын

Please explain your 5 minute procedure. Taking 5 minutes to clean the two filters is not deep cleaning.

@sherirottweilersforever7772 Жыл бұрын

I sure wish my contractor who remodeled my kitchen hadn’t put a cupboard too close to my unit. He didn’t understand that the top opens and it’s so hard to take apart. I might need that pressure washer so I don’t have to take the blower wheel out like last time.

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

I do like mine so far. Hope it helps

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

If you do buy it and you can not find it at the link in my description just search for it in goggle and you will find other places sell it. Hope this helps

@jessicawilkens7240 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@sherirottweilersforever7772 5 ай бұрын

I got the pressure washer and it was so much easier to clean this time!

@speciesofspaces 8 ай бұрын

Always best to use distilled water for all you who do this sort of thing.

@DIYJIM 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info

@ywe Жыл бұрын

in Iraq you need to do this every month

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

You got that right I was stationed in Taji. Thanks for watching

@adrianlopez1437 Жыл бұрын

Where can I buy that pressure washer at

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

There are links in the first comment or in the description of this video. Thanks for watching.

@buzzsaw6407 Жыл бұрын

Jim they sell a self container washer for this cleaning tank with water and pump incorporated in one unit no need for extra bucket clean my ac every 3 months here in panama

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Do you know what it is called maybe I’ll try it if it does not cost to much. Thanks for watching

@davidcordes9283 Жыл бұрын

Please put panel blank offs to cover those empty spaces in your panel.

@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын

Good idea thanks for watching

@chriswenglikowski6562 11 ай бұрын

They want 460.00 to clean 5 units.. I see I can get parts for half and do it myself. How was it when you did one for the first time??? Thank You

@DIYJIM 11 ай бұрын

The first one took a little time, but I got better as I went. Thanks for watching

@strikegoldshave Ай бұрын

Can I use pump sprayer instead of power washer?

@DIYJIM Ай бұрын

Maybe never tried that. Thanks for watching

@markkeddis2709 29 күн бұрын

Yes you can. I just cleaned mine with a pump sprayer and worked well. Actually I seem to recall Jim may have another video where he takes the blower wheel out and uses pump sprayer (I think that’s where I got the idea).