One of the things you need to have in your house is a great air conditioning unit, most especially when summer is just around the corner. We want that summer sun so we can enjoy doing things outside, but when it is time to go home, you may want to turn on your air conditioner. No one likes to sweat inside the house!
Like any other things and appliances we own, your air conditioner unit also needs to be well-maintained. According to Pon Bee, cleaning your air conditioner frequently can increase its efficiency. Here’s how you can do it yourself at home:
Turn Off the Power
The first step that you need to do when working in your A/C unit is to ensure that the power is turned off. A lot of air conditioners have a setting disconnect that is mounted at home a few meters away from the condenser (the condenser is a part of the A/C system that is placed outside the house). When you open the cover, you should see a handle or a button that can be pulled out or pushed to disconnect the power supply to the A/C unit. After doing this, you need to make sure that you put the cover back. You do not want to spray this with the lid open since the incoming power is still live here. If you want to be sure that there will be no power, you can shut down the electric panel dedicated to your air conditioning unit.
Start Cleaning the Unit
Once you are done disconnecting the power supply to the unit, the next step would be to remove the top of it. You may need to use screwdrivers to remove the bolts to lift the top part of the unit. You can now easily access the inside of the unit since you have already removed the lid. You can start cleaning it by removing debris that can be removed by hand, such as leaves that might have gotten inside the unit. After that, you may need to place a towel that can help prevent the water from entering the panel before cleaning it using water. Now you can spray your hose from the inside of the unit. Take note, from the inside! You do not want to force the dirt deeper when you spray from the outside.
Change Your Air Filter
Summer is an excellent time of the year to clean your air conditioning unit. After gaining too much dust and hair from the winter, it is most likely that your air filter can be full and dirty. An air conditioning unit can be sensitive to airflow, and they need room for the air to flow properly. They cannot function well when the air filter is clogged, so you also need to check your air filter if it needs to be replaced already.…