Are you troubled by a poorly performing air conditioner which is not cooling your bedroom sufficiently and emitting a foul odor? The sultry air, bad odor, perspiration and humidity are too oppressive to bear when you are having a nap in the afternoon. The situation becomes even worse when you return home after a long shift and unable to sleep due to a faulty AC. It's the heat and the humidity that keeps you awake at night.
Now your ability to maintain a cooling unit at home is limited and cannot be fixed without the assistance of a professional. However, if the problem is minor, here are some simple steps to breathe new life into your air condition.
First things first, unplug the cooling unit before you begin fixing the parts. This is essential for safe maintenance.
Removing the Filter and Cover
Start by removing the filter and the cover of the AC. By removing the filter, you will be able to see the cooling coils. In some models, you will have to remove the bezel to get complete access to the cooling coils.
Spray the Coils with Care
There are foaming cleansers available to spray the coils for the better performance of your AC. These cleaners are available in reputed home supply stores. Take care while cleaning and ensure that only the cooling coils are covered with the cleaning agent. Cleaning them will remove dirt, bad odor, mildew, mold and cigarette smoke from the cooling coils.
Make sure that parts, electrical wires and other controls are not sprayed. Remember that cleaners work best only if you use it according to the guidelines.
Cleansing the Filter
Use water for cleansing the filter. If it is damaged, it is better to replace the same. Remember that a clean filter is important for optimum performance. It is convenient as well as economical to clean it after 15 hours than to maintain your AC with a foaming cleanser. After how many hours you will do the cleaning depends on the amount of dust or dirt that has accumulated over time. If you find that it is emitting bad odors, clean with a mild scented detergent.
Once this is done, replace the filter and the cover. Then, after around 10 to 15 minutes, restore electric power.
Switch On the AC
Once you switch on, it is important to set the machine to €Cool' and alter the thermostat for the coolest setting. When this is done, hot and moist air will start condensing when passing over the cooling coils. The condensate in the unit will clean the foam and dirt from the coils and accumulate in the drip pan. If the compressor is working fine, the unit will cool your bedroom sufficiently.
Time to Check the Outdoor Coils
Before you examine the outer coils, unplug the machine again. If required, clean the outdoor coils with care if the coils are exposed to a dusty or dirty area. Thereafter, apply some foaming cleanser and allow at least 10 to 15 minutes for the cleanser to take effect.
Rinsing the Foaming Cleanser
You are required to rinse the foaming cleanser with the help of a lawn hose. Rinse it manually because no condensate will be formed on the outer coil when the air conditioner is running. Rinse gently and avoid applying a direct jet of water. Let the foam float away gently.
Switch On the Machine
After restoring power, it's time to test your AC. Make sure you adjust the thermostat to the lowest temperature. The air that is discharged now should be fresh, clean, cold, and smell good.
So, these are some simple and easy to perform tasks that you can try to make your air conditioner give you the desired cooling performance. In case, the machine fails to cool despite your efforts, it's better to take the assistance of a professional AC service provider.
Now your ability to maintain a cooling unit at home is limited and cannot be fixed without the assistance of a professional. However, if the problem is minor, here are some simple steps to breathe new life into your air condition.
First things first, unplug the cooling unit before you begin fixing the parts. This is essential for safe maintenance.
Removing the Filter and Cover
Start by removing the filter and the cover of the AC. By removing the filter, you will be able to see the cooling coils. In some models, you will have to remove the bezel to get complete access to the cooling coils.
Spray the Coils with Care
There are foaming cleansers available to spray the coils for the better performance of your AC. These cleaners are available in reputed home supply stores. Take care while cleaning and ensure that only the cooling coils are covered with the cleaning agent. Cleaning them will remove dirt, bad odor, mildew, mold and cigarette smoke from the cooling coils.
Make sure that parts, electrical wires and other controls are not sprayed. Remember that cleaners work best only if you use it according to the guidelines.
Cleansing the Filter
Use water for cleansing the filter. If it is damaged, it is better to replace the same. Remember that a clean filter is important for optimum performance. It is convenient as well as economical to clean it after 15 hours than to maintain your AC with a foaming cleanser. After how many hours you will do the cleaning depends on the amount of dust or dirt that has accumulated over time. If you find that it is emitting bad odors, clean with a mild scented detergent.
Once this is done, replace the filter and the cover. Then, after around 10 to 15 minutes, restore electric power.
Switch On the AC
Once you switch on, it is important to set the machine to €Cool' and alter the thermostat for the coolest setting. When this is done, hot and moist air will start condensing when passing over the cooling coils. The condensate in the unit will clean the foam and dirt from the coils and accumulate in the drip pan. If the compressor is working fine, the unit will cool your bedroom sufficiently.
Time to Check the Outdoor Coils
Before you examine the outer coils, unplug the machine again. If required, clean the outdoor coils with care if the coils are exposed to a dusty or dirty area. Thereafter, apply some foaming cleanser and allow at least 10 to 15 minutes for the cleanser to take effect.
Rinsing the Foaming Cleanser
You are required to rinse the foaming cleanser with the help of a lawn hose. Rinse it manually because no condensate will be formed on the outer coil when the air conditioner is running. Rinse gently and avoid applying a direct jet of water. Let the foam float away gently.
Switch On the Machine
After restoring power, it's time to test your AC. Make sure you adjust the thermostat to the lowest temperature. The air that is discharged now should be fresh, clean, cold, and smell good.
So, these are some simple and easy to perform tasks that you can try to make your air conditioner give you the desired cooling performance. In case, the machine fails to cool despite your efforts, it's better to take the assistance of a professional AC service provider.