How to clean the Air conditioner by self
How to clean the Air conditioner by self
Introduction
The air conditioner is used in most of our homes because of the increase in heat on earth. The air conditioner should be maintained/serviced regularly to keep it highly efficient and eliminate health-related issues. People in India inform the service person to service the AC. As a result, we spend more money on its maintenance. Else the air conditioner is not serviced regularly. I am would like to guide the people on the ways of manual cleaning of the air conditioner by themselves.
Why does frequent cleaning of AC matters?
The ultimate aim of using the air conditioner is to feel comfortable. The air conditioner should be serviced regularly. Else it will not supply cooled air because of the dust sedimentation.
How to clean the Air conditioner on our own?
Here is the step by step procedure of the AC cleaning.
Step 1- Cut Off Power
- Initially, we have to switch off the electric power connection from the Air Conditioner. Step 1 must be followed by everyone to avoid electrical accidents.
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Step 2- Remove the front cover and clean
- Push the button placed side of the indoor unit. The grill cover will be unlocked. Remove the front face of the indoor unit, clean the cover, and wipe it with a dry cloth. Again, we have to clean it with a wet cloth.
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Step 3- Take out the filter and clean it
- We have to remove the air filter from the indoor unit and clean it. Spray water forcibly on the filter. This will remove all the dust present in the filter. Then we have to dry the filter in the sunlight. Finally, apply the anti-fungal spray over the filter.
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Step 4- Removal of the entire front panel and clean
- We have to remove the entire front panel from the indoor unit, clean it with a wet cloth, and dry it again.
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Step 5- Clean the evaporator coil
- Now, we have to clean the evaporator coil using a vacuum cleaner/ paintbrush. After that, we have to clean the dust deposited on the coil. Next, we should do the wet cleaning. We may clean the same with a wet cloth or jet of water and dry it for 10 minutes. Now, you spray the anti-fungal spray over the evaporator coil.
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Step 6- Pull the water drain pipe
- Now, we have to pull out the water drain pipe, drain the sedimented water from the pipe. Now you can clean the pipe with water. Then you may spray the antifungal spray inside the pipe.
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Step 7- Bring back to its initial conditions
- We have to insert the drain pipe into the wall. Then fix the front cover in the indoor unit. After that, we should insert the cleaned filter, and cover it. Now you bring the device to its initial conditions.
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Step 8- Switch on and check the cooling effect
- We have to plug in the power to the AC. Now fix the temperature and enjoy your comfort.
Tips
- You may buy the AC self-cleaning devices and use them. You may also buy the antifungal spray.
- Don’t forget to follow the safety precautions given by the manufacturer. Because small mistakes will lead to accidents.
Conclusion
The indoor unit of split air conditioner self manual cleaning, the procedure is explained step by step in this blog. This procedure will be more useful for individuals who own domestic air conditioners.
- We have to plug in the power to the AC. Now fix the temperature and enjoy your comfort.
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