How To Clean A Rooftop Ac Unit

Rooftop unit filters after the dampers we ll find the filters.

How to clean a rooftop ac unit. My son has been hired to. If possible use compressed air to clean the coil being careful not to bend the fins of the coil. Clean the condenser coils unscrew any bolts to detach the shroud from the air conditioner. Then use a garden hose set to a gentle spray to flush out loose debris.

The simplest and most effective way to keep your ac running smoothly is changing your filter once a month. Reinstall the drain tube and turn the power back on. 3 keep surrounding shrubbery trimmed. 4 ensure your dryer vent is not angled toward your.

Poke a pipe cleaner into the drain port and clean out any debris. A basic clean for outdoor ac units. Their purpose is to clean the air by capturing the dirt and dust which is contained within the incoming outside fresh air. 7 tips for maintaining your ac unit.

These usually slide out of the unit from the service door. Be sure to use your garden hose and not a power washer as too much force could bend the fins inside the air conditioning unit. 2 keep your coils clean. If water must be used be careful that the water does not overflow from the drain pan and that the water pressure is not too high as that may force the water into the ductwork.

Use a vacuum to remove any dirt or debris. Spray the coil with water from the hose if its outdoors. Sorry about the camera shaking. The evaporator usually sits in an inaccessible spot inside a metal duct downstream from the blower figure a.

Then spray the coils using a coil cleaner. Whenever doing any work with electronics its important to turn the electricity off and check voltage on the unit with a. Spray the coils down to remove any loose dirt and prepare the coil for a spray cleaner. 1 change your filter.

Here s an example of a dirty rooftop unit and the steps taken to clean the condenser and evaporator.