Keeping your AC’s condenser coils clean is super important for making sure your air conditioner runs well and doesn’t waste energy. Let’s walk through how someone who knows what they’re doing might clean these coils, step by step.
First off, before touching anything, the person will cut off the power to the air conditioning unit. Safety first! It’s also really important to wear gloves and safety glasses to protect against any flying debris and harsh cleaners.
Next, the technician takes a good look at the condenser coils to check for any damage or dirt. This helps them see how much cleaning they need to do and spot any problems early on.
Then, they use something like Swift Air or just a plain old air compressor to blow away any loose stuff like leaves or dirt that’s sitting on the coils. This makes the next steps a bit easier.
After that, they mix up a gentle cleaning solution that’s safe for air conditioners. They spray this all over the coils with a sprayer or a pump that doesn’t have too much pressure. This solution helps break down the grime.
To really get the dirt off, the technician might use a soft brush or a special tool for the fins. They scrub gently to make sure they get everything off without damaging the coils.
Next comes the rinse. They’ll either use Swift air again or water to rinse off all that dirt and cleaning solution. They keep at it until the coils are totally clean.
If the coils were really dirty, they might have to do the scrubbing and rinsing more than once. They’ll make sure there’s no cleaner left behind.
If any of the fins on the coils got bent, the technician will straighten them out with a special tool. This is important because air needs to flow through the coils properly.
After everything’s clean and straight, the technician checks over their work to make sure the coils are clean and look good. Then they turn the power back on and test the AC to make sure it’s running like it should.
Getting your AC coils cleaned regularly by someone who knows what they’re doing helps your air conditioner last longer and run better.
