How To Clean A Window Air Conditioner Without Removing It

But then again, we know that things are easier said than done.

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Why do you better clean a window air conditioner?

There are significant reasons behind the need to clean a window AC.

So have these all prepared before cleaning your window AC by yourself.

This is the first step, but it spells optimum safety.

Take your bucket of warm water, add detergent.

Stir well until it becomes soapy.

Put the grill in one bucket and the air filter in another one.

*Note:Your user manual will tell you if it is time to replace the air filter.

Using a screwdriver, take off the case of the AC.

Take the drain pan and submerge it in another bucket of soapy water.

The next step is to vacuum and spray the inside of the AC.

Attach the soft brush and vacuum out all dirt and dust balls inside the window AC.

Now, mix water and detergent and put it in a spray bottle.

For the fins, use a soft fin comb and straighten the fins if needed.

To clean the condenser coils, take off the back case of the AC.

To clean them, just spray it with the same detergent mixture.

see to it that this part is completely dry before assembling it in.

Assemble everything in place.

If you are not sure about how the parts are arranged, get your users manual for checking.

It is very important that all the parts are dried or else they will develop molds inside.

So, what benefits can you get from cleaning your window AC?

There are a handful of indicators that will signal you when something in the AC needs to be repaired.

If the air coming from the AC gets too warm, the compressor might have a problem.

If it is taking very long to cool, the refrigerant might need to be replaced.

If it reaches the sixth year, you must start considering saving up for a new window AC.

As for the air filter, it’s possible for you to have it replaced every 3-6 months.