A step-by-step guide to cleaning your room AC
If you feel as though your room AC isn’t working as well as it should, it might just be time to give it a good cleaning. A dirty air conditioning unit, be it a split ac or a window ac, not only affects its performance but can also lead to respiratory problems and other health issues.
Cleaning your AC can feel like a long and tiring process. But don’t worry – in this article, we’ll give you a step-by-step guide on how to clean your room AC. Get ready to breathe easier and feel the chill once again!
Before you start cleaning
Before you start cleaning your room’s air conditioner, there are a few things you should do to prepare. First, turn off the power to the unit at the breaker box. Next, remove the front panel of the unit so you can access the coils. Once the panel is off, use a vacuum with a brush attachment to clean any debris or dust from the coils and fan blades. Be sure to vacuum both the inside and outside of the unit.
Cleaning the AC unit
Assuming that you have already turned off and unplugged your AC unit, you can start by removing the front grille or faceplate. With a screwdriver, unscrew the fasteners holding the grille in place. If your model has slotted screws, you can use a putty knife to help with removal. Next, using a vacuum attachment, suck out any dirt and debris from around the coils and blades inside the unit. Be careful not to touch the coils themselves. Once you have vacuumed as much as possible, use a soft brush to gently dislodge any remaining dirt. Finally, rinse the inside of the unit with cool water before screwing the faceplate back on.
Cleaning the room’s AC vents
Disconnect the power cord from the AC unit and unscrew the drain plug at the bottom of the unit. Then, tip the unit forward and drain any water that has been collected in the drip pan. Once it’s drained, dry off the pan with a towel and screw the drain plug back in place.
Now it’s time to clean those dirty vents. Remove each vent register by popping off the retaining clips or screws and vacuum out any dust build-up. If your registers are particularly filthy, you can wash them in soapy water and let them air dry before reinstalling them.
Finally, replace the front grille on your AC unit and reconnect the power cord. Give your now sparkling clean room air conditioner a test run to make sure everything is working properly.
Maintaining your room’s AC unit
If your model has a filter, remove it and set it aside. With the front grill off, you should now see the evaporator coils. These look like long metal fins. Using a coil brush, gently brush away any dirt or debris that may be on the coils. Be sure not to bend or damage the coils as this will decrease the efficiency of your AC unit.
With the coils clean, reattach the front grill and screw it back into place. Next, locate the condenser coils (these will be on the back of the AC unit). Using your coil brush, once again gently brush away any dirt or debris that may have accumulated on these coils. Just as with the evaporator coils, be careful not to damage or bend these coils.
Now that both sets of coils are clean, replace any filters that you removed earlier. If your model doesn’t have filters, simply skip this step. Once everything is back in place, plug your AC unit back into the wall socket and turn it on. You should now notice an improvement in both the efficiency and effectiveness of your room air conditioner.
Regularly cleaning your room AC is important for maintaining its efficiency and improving indoor air quality. By following the simple step-by-step guide we have outlined above, you can easily clean and maintain your unit so that it will be in top working order for years to come. Taking care of your room AC doesn’t just help keep costs down; it also helps improve the safety, comfort, and satisfaction of everyone living or visiting inside the same space!
