How To Clean Your AC Condenser Unit | Spring Cleaning Pro Tips

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@joemartinez4091 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Not many people willing to help others. Blessings to you.

@louisquatorze9280 10 ай бұрын

Vac the dry debris on the bottom of the pan inside *first* then apply the foam cleaner and water. Save yourself a couple of steps and it gets a lot cleaner.

@emailac7519 2 ай бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking!

@talkofmiami03 2 ай бұрын

Does it matter if u spray outside the unit or inside 🤔 will it make a difference

@williamwarren7332 2 ай бұрын

😂

@Kingfisher1215 Ай бұрын

Amazing how someone has to point out the obvious. 😂😂.

@creshiell Ай бұрын

@@talkofmiami03 it depends! Some systems have a double row so you have to get the inside and outside, but some don't!

@AmmoDude 11 ай бұрын

I did this after getting a $200 electric bill in July this year. After cleaning, my August bill was $160. Not bad for central Florida where the heat index in over 100 degrees in the summer months. Thanks for the video!

@AmmoDude 11 ай бұрын

@@tuan1669 Amen to that!

@Lughnerson 9 ай бұрын

Yeah. Cleaning and lubricating get wonderful results.

@Moondoggy1941 7 ай бұрын

In the desert and surrounding areas of Ca and Az we do not have a heat index, either it is or is not HOT.

@user-hl1gm1rw3q 3 ай бұрын

Sheesh. Cheap!

@nedread6700 2 ай бұрын

Try $600 a month in winter

@gourdbox Жыл бұрын

This hadn’t been done to my unit since I moved in years ago!! Did it myself tonight. Thanks for the video.

@pbee73 2 ай бұрын

I open the top of the units and vacuum any debris that fell in. Then I spray the cleaner from both sides of the coils and let it sit for about 5 to 10 minutes. I use the shower setting on the hose and flush it from inside out to assure the debris isnt pushed into the coils.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@olegshvartsakh1009 Ай бұрын

He does show that in his video

@tomyang5991 Ай бұрын

I have a question. When I wash the inside of the condenser, I see water accumulate at the bottom. Is there a drainage hole at the bottom? Where is it and how to find it?

@user-ih6vg4rr9r 9 ай бұрын

Wow…I’ve NEVER done this before. I live in FL and my AC unit has been barely cooling lately, even though we replaced the condenser? I’m going to try it out today. Thank you KZfaq university!!

@solomongrundy3411 2 ай бұрын

Any updates?

@PaperRouteFR 2 ай бұрын

@@solomongrundy3411 That's what I'm trying to find out lol

@hall0341 2 ай бұрын

How did it work out for you

@liamliam5341 6 күн бұрын

@@PaperRouteFRme too

@user-fp7mw5lf9d 2 ай бұрын

I do this in spring, mid summer, and at the end of summer. My large window unit is 8 years old, small ones are about 5. Run like champs!

@stevenbarber3421 Жыл бұрын

Please let the customer know, To not use a power washer or a high pressure adapter for the water hose on the a/c unit= it will damage the Cole fins, they are aluminum and will bend. I have found that some units have had the fuse box bypass on the wires to the fuses because of the fuse has blown or it's a old unit,so just turn off the breaker, you possibly have to reset your thermostat if it is programmed (check the battery).

@chezchezchezchez Жыл бұрын

This is amazing. Had no idea I was even supposed to do this proactively! Thanks buddy.

@EverydayHomeRepairs Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@kjisnot Жыл бұрын

I use Tuff Stuff that's easy to find at local discount and auto parts stores. Great all around cleaner to keep handy.

@johnthompson5319 Ай бұрын

I put tough stuff in my COI POND,, saves a BUNDLE ON FISH FOOD

@hoonetic 5 ай бұрын

Time to do this before it gets really hot in central Florida. Thank you for the video! :)

@harlemworld4169 Жыл бұрын

Your videos helped me successfully clean my indoor and outdoor ac coils and I've never touched an ac before. Excellent videos!

@brianoconnell2009 Жыл бұрын

Thank you do much . Albuquerque plumbing and heating A/C just tried to charge me $650.00 to do this .

@dioniciobenavidez5386 2 ай бұрын

Glad to hear you said no. You have to make sure nobody is trying to rip you off.

@Freedom_Half_Off 2 ай бұрын

The ones in my area are a little slicker ... they offer a spring service for 50 to 85 bucks . Then they can tell you about the 750 dollar and up problems with your unit 😅

@CiscoWes Жыл бұрын

FYI watch the water pressure when cleaning the fins. I made a mistake of cleaning a unit at a previous home and it was more pressure than I thought and ended up bending some of the fins.

@CiscoWes Жыл бұрын

@@tetedur377 I didn't even know about those at the time and it would have come in handy. The unit I messed up was going to be replaced anyway, as it was too small for the house. I was trying to clean it to see if it made any difference but even the AC tech said it was just too small for the house.

@e-spy Жыл бұрын

fin combs are awesome. I have one and it comes with variously spaced combs. Bent fins and dirt can increase the costs of running up to 200%!

@whatfreedom7 Жыл бұрын

@@e-spy oh wow. Mine is dirty as hell so I should probably clean it. Mine sucks grass in every time I cut the grass. I’ve cleaned it in the past but it’s been a 3-5 years.

@whatfreedom7 Жыл бұрын

I’ve don’t that myself. Nothing bad but any focused higher pressure even on a garden hose will bend them.

@LonjeMarie7 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I have watched several videos about how to clean the air conditioner and they all say exactly what you said I appreciate your comment as a single woman you are a blessing a lot of things I had to learn to do myself or pay an expensive price

@donaldgalardi9813 Жыл бұрын

great video. I'm sure coil cleaner works. We've always used a general purpose foaming cleaner. You're only washing off packed on dust and pollen.

@gordoelkis Ай бұрын

I usually don't remove cover,for security reasons, and it has been working for me. Great video

@calebcooper2645 Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro. Loved the tutorial. Straight to the point no filler or waste. I appreciate that.

@captainstress Жыл бұрын

I would like to know more about the compressor noise cover, but the in-video card went to a video about installing a ductless mini split.

@edwinnegron7758 10 ай бұрын

Just cleaned mine, thank you for the tips

@hairyhairyme 12 күн бұрын

Did it cool bette

@ateequrrehman2714 Жыл бұрын

Pretty good Experience ❤. Thanks

@wheelerking8380 2 ай бұрын

I do this 1st week, last week, midweek, Sundays thru Thursdays, every holiday….runs like a champ 💪🏻

@TheAgentAssassin 2 ай бұрын

It's not enough you need to do it 2nd week, 1/4 week, Saturdays through Fridays. Then you will achieve completeness of being.

@Jose-gv6es 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@Wildman-zh8lg 2 ай бұрын

You need. To do it monday through friday 247 365 no sleep

@LonjeMarie7 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very very much for this video. It’s hard out here on these pstreet sometimes being single I have saved so much money and time fixing stuff off of KZfaq safely and I actually saved money. Thank you so much!!!!

@mrsmucha Жыл бұрын

A very helpful video! Thank you for posting it!

@EverydayHomeRepairs Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@LexusJDM350 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I will be doing this soon!

@Clayfan568932 23 күн бұрын

One of these days I'm going to climb that mountain.

@markp.7165 3 ай бұрын

I will wait until the pollen season is done say mid June here in the mid Atlantic. No need to clean the unit before the pollen is done.

@JeremyPeeples 10 ай бұрын

Gonna try this out - thanks!

@kevink6420 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Very helpful

@stanleyoneil8579 11 ай бұрын

Really enjoy you videos. Great tips.

@Joe-lj3ir Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing

@Maxxburg 18 күн бұрын

Your sharing of this is greatly appreciated.

@wannabetrucker7475 Жыл бұрын

Personally, if i could find a reliable person like you i wouldn't mind spending the money. 👍🏼.

@dianajames4717 Ай бұрын

Yeah, you are right I feel the same

@benjaminjohnson9198 Ай бұрын

Had a guy do pre season start up last year. Charged over $200 and didn’t do this. Never calling him again

@dianajames4717 Ай бұрын

@benjaminjohnson9198 wow I believe that

@benjaminjohnson9198 Ай бұрын

@dianajames4717 Yes. Everyone just trying to get paid and cutting simple corners. I would feel awful getting paid for doing shoddy work.

@dianajames4717 Ай бұрын

@benjaminjohnson9198 yes very true especially these days

@msglca Жыл бұрын

Could have used this 6 months ago - figured it from internet and KZfaq videos and did it myself - had a hell of a time getting a condenser here in California - but did it

@YellowBrickFloyd 22 күн бұрын

No, you do not need to use this gunk. If anything, some diluted Dawn sprayed on it. But water ( not high pressure or you'll bend the fragile fins) just the fan spray from a nozzle.

@lynnnichols2727 8 күн бұрын

Thank you for creating this video! It was so helpful and will save me a lot of money❤

@judysterling9018 Жыл бұрын

❤ this works great thank you so much

@kerrylouden4833 10 ай бұрын

Thanks very good information…

@anitaperez5235 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@AH-wu6he 9 күн бұрын

This was so helpful thank you

@lisamorales3914 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@juliogonzalez9723 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. We appreciate

@bruceberger1569 10 ай бұрын

Decent video, however agree with comments about shop vac inside 1st in addition , if you are removing top portion w/ fan , it would be best to remove the outer jacket for better access , if coil fins are really matted they could be reached much easier, easily vacuumed off 1st, for best results, & then sprayed with coil cleaner, 👍👍👍

@JoelGamboa-bu7rx Ай бұрын

Nice video man I wash my outside unit right before summer every year sometimes twice it depends.i normally only use water to wash it down but this year i got the foam cleaner while at home depot and glad i did when it was done the house was nice and cold 🥶👍 its important also to use a spray nozzle that is not on full blast or to strong of a force have it on a low cycle so you don't damage the coils.good job your unit looked spotless,but you had me worried when you sprayed right at the wires not a good idea.thanks for your video

@donaldgarrison4313 2 ай бұрын

Thanks !!😊

@RandyNorberg-zo4nn 2 ай бұрын

Great information

@lovethosebudgies 11 ай бұрын

Excellent.

@hassanbazzi3545 Жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thanks for sharing

@EverydayHomeRepairs Жыл бұрын

You bet!

@KhalidAli-lb2lc 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@erickayerdis7511 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your help sir. 🙏

@MyBizOnlu 24 күн бұрын

Taking lid and sides off annually works very well. First vacuum the unit, Use very soft brush and i mean soft, protect the fins brush, then use garden hose, no high pressure at all. Low easy pressure like its the most delicate flower. Rinse inside and out. Dont forget to turn off your power source first!!! I have a condenser cover on for winter before leaves fall and a large rubber square mat on top so it does not bl9w off with winter winds. Keeping it cleaned each yr is a must. This year i noticed screws missing, purchased more so each hole had a screw. Noise drastically reduced. Not sure where them screws went over the winter, guessing on vacation with those missing socks.

@bretyoung1869 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting 🤔 Thanks

@craigpennington1251 9 ай бұрын

Take off the louvered shroud to get the product on the condenser fins for a thorough cleaning. I have to do this 3 times from April to end of Oct. It's on that much because of the heat & humidity. Plus all the horrendous pollen counts we have here. In 40 days, you can't see the fins-completely clogged over.

@ektrne1874 2 ай бұрын

Do I need special tools to remove the cover?I’m trying to do it myself because I know I have to remove the cover

@jasonbarner9931 2 ай бұрын

@@ektrne1874 typically held on by 1/4" socket hex head self tapping screws so no nothing super special.

@MrSilvervw Жыл бұрын

Fantastic content 👌 👏 👍

@chaddobson7056 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips

@diytwoincollege7079 Жыл бұрын

I’m absolutely going to take the covers off and clean the inside too. There is no point in half assing it.

@chopchop3464 Жыл бұрын

you should always full ass it

@jerrybrooks4717 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@juanmanuelpalomaresramos6925 11 ай бұрын

Buen producto para la limpieza del serpentín

@normanmcintyre7687 Жыл бұрын

I am looking for the video description to see the products you use where is it at ?

@kristfur Жыл бұрын

Seems the order of operations is backwards. Should have shop-vac'd the floor when everything was dry. Then rinse the outside and inside with those to get the loose dirty out. Foam the inside only, let sit 10 minutes, and then one final rinse.

@bjbhehir Жыл бұрын

Exactly, that's the way I do it. Plus, most of his spray is getting on the outside housing not the coils, definitely spray it on the inside and then wash it off from the inside.

@chopchop3464 Жыл бұрын

your splitting pubic hairs

@BWeezy-sw1wy Жыл бұрын

I read the coil cleaner isn’t even recommended unless it’s greasy which isn’t usually the case for AC units. Also read if not hosed down enough it can remove paint. Another guy said his Trane rep said coil cleaners void the warranty. My unit is about 10 years old and I have never cleaned it. I noticed a bit of dirt inside so I will Vac and low pressure hose the inside and see from there. Thanks for the video, I will make sure to pull the tag out on the power box.

@johnklein4558 Жыл бұрын

@@BWeezy-sw1wyour ac service guys are from the company that installed the unit and they use/recommend using a coil cleaner spray.

@LonjeMarie7 11 ай бұрын

Yes, you are correct he should’ve. I believed cleaned it when it was dry. I think it’s a man thing my son-in-law wets the surface and then cleans it and I told him you’re actually doing it backwards. It’s more difficult to clean once it’s wet.

@stevesquick92 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’m going to try this product. Wouldn’t it be more efficient/effective if you took the guard off?

@MikesAutoDetailing Жыл бұрын

Great job

@ROBSwank-pm1vd Ай бұрын

Suuper informative!! Great video

@reset-xs9ql Жыл бұрын

I enjoy my back yard with a buzz.

@Pfagnan Жыл бұрын

Mine is only 3 yrs old but accumulated lots of ‘fuzzies’ up against the outside of fins. I took top and sides off and used my shop vac with soft brush to suck all crap off the unit. No water no toxic cleaners, just suction!! 👍🏻😎

@bruceberger1569 10 ай бұрын

It’s good , however that’s like taking a shower & NOT USING SOAP 🧼 😊

@lljl5310 9 ай бұрын

@@bruceberger1569🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@AP-ps7ke 21 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

@nassuel4522 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. Definitely saving me from having a guy come out and makes up for a cool DIY project plus saving $$$!

@daveyt4802 Жыл бұрын

Wait until you get double coils on commercial units. Using a tank of CO2 from the party bars worked best for me. Blowing from the inside out. That is hard to get. I have a dewalt battery leaf blower, you could try that too! Dry is best.

@theadjuster151 4 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, commercial rates! 👊💯

@michellecoleman2020 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !!!!!!

@swainlach4587 2 ай бұрын

I use the green concentrate in the gallon container.

@mannyvega7645 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this bro. Ill be doing this tomorrow.

@EverydayHomeRepairs Ай бұрын

You bet!

@user-gy1ju3zz5w 4 ай бұрын

Question? I have 2 outdoor units. Will one can of cleaner be enough to do both units?

@MrSeth166 2 ай бұрын

I thought you was going to use the Coil Gun that you showed on a previous video... You said that because is better than the spray can... Great videos bud... 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@markgarry2921 2 ай бұрын

Awesome. Thx

@readyplayer2 Жыл бұрын

How about cleaning the outdoor unit for a mini-split / ductless heat pump? Does the top typically lift off in the same way? I have a Mitsubishi unit and I think it’s due for a cleaning this spring. Thanks!

@c.blakerockhart1128 Жыл бұрын

No. Your common mini split has a horizontal condenser fan. Shut off the power, wet the coil ( located in the rear usually ) after you wet it with MEDIUM - LOW PRESSURE, spray the foam or greased lightning or your preferred cleaner that does NOT contain ammonia or chlorine . Let it sit for 5 minutes and then start rinsing from the front (use something to hold your fan blade still, a small dowel will work ) after you rinse from the front, finish rinsing from behind. Let sit and drain for a few minutes before you turn it back on. Most mini splits WILL lose your current settings when power is lost. But all in all my advice is DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS OR PANELS. If the unit is under warranty, you WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. If you read your warranty papers closely you will find that ONLY a LICENSED PROFESSIONAL can "open" your unit without making the warranty VOID. These DIY guys never seem to mention any of this. I am an HVAC TECH with 20 years experience.

@richardsmith4187 Жыл бұрын

Never did see or find the link he mentioned down below for " cobra coil cleaner " ??

@mrwill1779 Жыл бұрын

A dirty coil can draw more amps which can cause your circuit breaker to trip or higher electric bill or cause compressor to work harder which can shorten the life of the unit

@Dougie1969 Жыл бұрын

@@Carguy0882 It's not necessarily OBVIOUS to the majority of people. The normal Joe just turns the AC on and off. Kind of like my wife with her car. She knows it goes Vroom, she just doesn't know how. PS Don't be a dick

@markemma5 3 ай бұрын

@@Carguy0882 You're a mean guy. Reevaluate and start over.

@hotchihuahua1546 11 ай бұрын

Would it not have been more effective to open the unit up and spray the cleaner from the inside ? Then spray from the inside out as you showed ? Just asking .

@curtissanjenko285 2 ай бұрын

Would it makes sense to foam spray inside of coils as well prior to rinsing?

@user-gz9cw1mv6o Ай бұрын

This is so helpful, thanks for sharing! I’ve always paid $100 to an AC company but will definitely be trying this myself. Mine has a lot of leaves that fall inside it. The opening over the fan is pretty wide, could I install chicken wire underneath that opening to keep leaves out? Assuming the holes were big enough to allow for airflow?

@AudiophileTubes 2 ай бұрын

I have an old, but still working Sears unit, with condenser fins showing on the outside (no cover). I'm not really mechanically inclined, and am fearful of opening the unit. Can I just gently spray the fins from the outside to clean them? Would this do something beneficial? Thanks.

@timothyotoole8224 2 ай бұрын

that's awesome, appreciate the tip

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 ай бұрын

You bet!

@dontderockmerizz3211 3 ай бұрын

I heard you can’t use this on microchannel coils. Any idea what can be used in its place?

@eosjoe565 Жыл бұрын

is there any particular reason you can't just spray down the coils with something liker Fantastic or Simple Green and rinse off? I've used the fancy expensive coil cleaner myself in the past but I didn't see any advantage over normal spray cleaners.

@RCinginSC Жыл бұрын

I'm going to guess that the product shown in video has a foaming action and expands between coils ensuring near 100% contact between rows while general purpose cleaner may only lay on the top side of the coils leaving the underside of the coils untouched. I personally feel like citrus based cleaner would work just fine as long as you can spray it liberally from all angles to ensure 100% coverage on the coils.

@craigcoffman69 Жыл бұрын

Looking for a wand that connects to garden hose but narrow enough to fit inside top cover by spreading sheet medal a little bit. Any pro suggestions? Thanks 😊

@BWeezy-sw1wy Жыл бұрын

Ooh good idea. I have a flower pot watering wand adapter

@Suncast45 Жыл бұрын

Very good video ! Thank You! My son just bought a home where the AC condenser is under some overhanging bushes. Will trim that all away but the interior is littered with muck. Even the fan blades have leaf debris stuck on them. The unit is very similar to the one in your video. Question is will I have trouble getting the top cover back on. I took one off a Carrier 3 ton unit some years back and had great difficulty getting it back on! Thanks!

@Suncast45 Жыл бұрын

Meant to add that is says on a label it is a Copeland Scroll compressor. No cover on it!

@bruceberger1569 10 ай бұрын

Try having someone hold it or gently tilt it back, & lean against house if unit is set in this fashion, that’s what I 👁do , remove entire casing 4 panels fan attached lid w/ 4 panel supports , power supply OFF, & also very small brush or very carefully vac inside where electrical wire panel is inside unit, just be careful NOT to touch wires, or capacitor etc… sometimes mice 🐭 find their way inside or other pests 👍👍👍👍👍

@Suncast45 10 ай бұрын

Thanks. I did get it thoroughly cleaned!@@bruceberger1569

@wisemechanic1758 Ай бұрын

Will putting these units in the shade help it cool

@mikebryant8082 3 ай бұрын

Would simple green or crud cutter be ok to do this?

@marmaladesunrise Жыл бұрын

Dors the cleaning include a heat pump, too?

@donaldotsig6818 4 ай бұрын

How do you clean it if its on the fourth floor balcony of a condo ty

@user-nl8ec5mb2d 18 күн бұрын

Do you have to let all coils dry before turning the unit back on? Thanks for the video.

@SodomyHussein 3 ай бұрын

Thanks friend

@EverydayHomeRepairs 3 ай бұрын

You bet!

@jackiecurrier730 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this helpful and informative video! It's much appreciated!

@adenahsea7340 4 ай бұрын

Good video but please also advise what not to do to avoid any damage to the unit.

@tonyy33055 Ай бұрын

Can I use that same product to clean my truck radiator and ac coils??

@beatriceatorres4185 Ай бұрын

After the cleaning do we have to wait to turn the breaker on or can we do it right away

@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531 2 ай бұрын

My mini split coils look yellow from pollen. I did the spray and rinsed. Still looks yellow. I’ll try taking off top an redo an rinse from inside to outside.