Your air conditioning system needs annual cleaning and maintenance to function at its best ability. Whether you decide to clean your HVAC unit yourself or call a professional for help, the best way to clean your air conditioning system is simple.
Tips For Cleaning Your Central AC
If you prefer to clean your AC coils yourself, a spray is sold at home supply stores specifically for coil cleaning. This spray will temporarily clean the coils, but professional cleaning is most often recommended because only professionals have the tools to properly deep clean the coils, ensuring that all the dirt is removed.
Check Outside AC Units
An imperative but straightforward step in spring cleaning your AC unit is to check all outside units. If you see any leaves, dirt, branches or other debris on the exterior unit you can easily hose them off or use a leaf blower to blow away debris.
Unclog AC Drain Lines
To unclog your AC drain lines, start by connecting a shop vac to the exterior drain line and suck the water and other debris out. After vacuuming the exterior drain line, put some algae tablets on the pan because it will help stop any slime from accumulating.
Know When To Call A Professional
In cases of an extremely dirty or neglected AC unit, it may be the best option to call a professional for spring cleaning. You can tell it may be time to call for help if you notice that you have to remove any panels or parts to clean the unit, if the refrigerant line is leaking or if the unit has low freon levels.