[Shplad]

Hi everyone:


While I'm doing research on a new furnace, I have no central A/C. For that reason, I pulled out an old air conditioner to use in my window. However, that window A/C unit is filthy inside. I don't think I ever cleaned it after about 8 to 10 years of use.

A couple of years ago, a nearby appliance shop told me that one is supposed to "shampoo" a window A/C to get it clean. Someone else told me to use a steam cleaner.

What is the proper way to get a window A/C unit clean inside, and is it something I can do without much of a learning curve?

One thing I was wondering about..I have a fairly high temp. steam cleaner. Is it wise to use that, along with whateve shampoo or cleaning chemicals?

Which parts are safe to wash/shampoo/whatever and which are not?


Thanks in advance.

 

[Old Thomas]

I slip the guts out of the case and blow it out with compressed air.

 

[user_12345a]

compressed air won't do it - need water to backwash coils.

electrical pasts like motor, controls must be protected.

 

[Shplad]

There are some videos that recommend a product called coil cleen. Does that work much better than dish soap? Some recommend dish soap?

 

[user_12345a]

those cleaners can corrode the coil and cause leaks if not completely rinsed out.

just remove the surface dust/dirt and backwash with low pressure water - garden hose with no nozzle works. high pressure water tends to damage fins.

 

[Shplad]

Okay, thanks. I'll give it a try....as soon as I finish about 4 other tasks.