Condenser Cleaning

Many people are now trying to trim down their expenses by not using their air conditioners, scheduling the time when their televisions and fridge are on as well as canceling the supposedly one week vacation in Bahamas. Why don't we start by just simple yet not to sacrificial act of condenser cleaning?

Instead of getting rid of much more important things, why don't you just clean that little unit found outside your house that is usually prone to accumulate dirt, debris from trees, dust and other elements that may slow down its performance thus increasing your energy consumption.

You see, a simple act of cleaning it will help make a great difference and will definitely ensure efficiency during electricity consumption. Doing so will also ensure longer lasting and properly functioning equipment. Notice that it has a fan that moves across its coil and this part needs to be regularly cleaned in order to maintain its ultimate performance.

Condenser cleaning should start by removing plants, debris, dusts and other elements around the unit. Make sure that the unit is off before you perform cleaning on the actual unit as well as the main switch in order to prevent an accident. Even if you cannot see it, most condenser coils are loaded with pollen and dust that you cannot see so be sure to clean them regularly so that it will not reach the point wherein it has already built up visible dirt. Use an old hairbrush in getting rid of the surface dirt and dust. In cleaning, remember to brush in the same direction as the slots between the fins to ensure that the bristles go between the fins and it could thoroughly clean the coil.

It is also much better if you clean the guard gill so the inner parts of it will be cleaned as well. For safety precautions, wear a dust mask so you will not inhale the dust coming from the unit. Some people do not seem to save money from condenser cleaning because they have to deal with allergy from the dust later.

Therefore, if you think you are that type of person who can easily become allergic to simple allergens, have someone do the job or get a professional to do the cleaning. Once the coil is brushed, spray a heavy duty cleaner into it and let it stay for about five minutes. Before spraying the coil with a cleaner, be sure to remove the surface dirt and rinse it with a gentle spray of water. Avoid spraying strong cleaner in coil's interior as it could bend the aluminum fins.

Those simple steps in the condenser cleaning will ensure a much more efficient system and will keep the operating costs low. Start the cost cutting initiative with steps that do not necessarily require you to sacrifice a pastime or vacation plans. Start with a simple cleaning project that creates a big impact the efficiency of your AC system and helps in lowering your energy consumption.

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