How to Clean Your Air Conditioner Fast and Easily

Air conditioners are expensive investments. Keeping your air conditioning system clean helps prolong its life span and saves money on repairs.

Clean Air Conditioner

However, cleaning an AC unit isn't something most homeowners do regularly. That's where it gets tricky. Here are two tips to help you clean your air conditioner fast and easily:

First, use a HEPA filter vacuum cleaner

Before you begin, switch off the power supply to your AC unit. If there are any electrical parts inside, remove them first.

Next, place the vacuum cleaner close to the vents. Again, make sure you don't bump into anything.

Start running the vacuum over the coils. Please pay attention to the fan blades and ensure they aren't clamped. Clamping these parts together could cause overheating.

When you reach the top, turn off the vacuum. It will prevent further damage to the unit and save you time and money later.

Clean the condenser coil

While vacuuming, you should notice dust gathering near the condenser coil.

This is normal. However, you may see little white particles on the ductwork. These mold spores grow from ordinary household items such as furniture and carpeting.

To prevent mold growth, avoid using those items near the AC unit. The same goes for pets.

Once you've cleaned the entire house, let the air conditioner run for 10 minutes to dry the evaporator coils.

These steps shouldn't take 30 minutes, so you don't want to wait too long after vacuuming.

Now you know how to clean your air conditioner quickly and efficiently. All you need to do now is try it out once in a while.

If you prefer a traditional method, you can still use vinegar to wash your air conditioner—Mix 1 cup of water and two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar.

Make sure you give the mixture time to sit before adding it to the machine. It works wonders!

In conclusion, keeping your air conditioning unit clean and running efficiently will save you money over time and improve its lifespan.