Cleaning an air conditioning unit in spring

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Cleaning an Air Conditioning Unit in Spring Cleaning an Air conditioning in Spring Tx, is not as difficult as you might think; with a couple of supplies and a bit of time on your hands you could save a lot from professional cleaning services. If this is something you would rather not do getting in touch with a Spring TX Air Conditioning maintenance service would go a long way in making your spring cleaning a lot easier. If you do decide to go on with your Air conditioning in spring tx exercise, you need to switch of the power unit before taking any other step. This not only keeps you safe from electrocution, it also prevents the air conditioning unit from short circuiting. For this cleaning exercise, you will need A garden hose Funnel Whisk broom Sprayer nozzle Vacuum cleaner Cleaning for Spring TX Air Conditioning is a bit tedious, as the condenser coil which has a lot of work, in-between sucking in dirt and debris has to deal with the additional spring cotton. These obstructions reduce the efectiveness of the air conditioning unit, so it is important to clean weekly or even daily during spring. Lubricate the fan motor and compressors driven by a separate motor with some electric oil. After this is complete, test the outdoor unit for any damages. To do this, turn the power back on for about 12 minutes, checking for odd noises. The insulation pipes should be at about 63 degrees, while other pipes should be a bit warm. If there is any deviation from these rules, a professional should be contacted as soon as you can possibly manage. Note that the outdoor unit should be cleaned when the temperature is 60 degrees or higher. This is because compressors do not work at temperatures below 60 The indoor unit is quite easy to take care of, first clean the evaporator coil which can be found near the main duct. This is not usually accessible, so getting a professional to carry out seasonal cleaning exercise would work better. If the circuit breaker has not been turned of, do so before continuing the cleaning exercise. Clean the filter properly, ensuring that the dust is brushed, or you could change it completely. Vacuum up dust from the blower cabinet and lubricate the blower compartment. Lubricating it yourself will not be possible, because they are tight and had to get into. Call a professional for maintenance services, when the need arises.


Check the condensation tube to ensure that it isn’t filled with sludge which could afect its overall performance. If there is sludge in the condensation tube, a garden hose and a spray nozzle will easily take care of that. Sometimes, the condensation tubes are not outdoors, rather they can be found in the bathrooms. If you are faced with this situation, all you need to do is use a wet-dry vac to get rid of the sludge and algae. When using a wet-dry vac, make sure the filter is removed.


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