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How to clean the air conditioner at home on your own: preparing climate equipment for the summer season. Do-it-yourself split system cleaning

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Before all owners of a home split system, sooner or later the question arises ( By the way, how to determine the onset of “that very” time, we will also analyze): "How to rinse the air conditioner?" Many answer it simply - call a specialized master and let a person earn a couple of thousand of his hard-earned money. But this is far from only decision this question! After reading this article, you will see that self-flushing the air conditioner is a matter that does not greatly exceed the complexity of defrosting a refrigerator or cleaning a vacuum cleaner.

The dust that accumulates in your ere can not only cause a deterioration in the quality of its work, but also cause a breakdown. The fact that the split system needs cleaning is indicated by the following:

• The microclimate in the room has deteriorated significantly - this will be especially acute for people who are allergic to dust. This happens due to the fact that the system inflates the particles of dirt accumulated in it around the room.
• The device began to cool the air in the room much more slowly - due to the fact that the dust enveloped the heat exchanger.
• It is felt how hard it is for the air conditioner to work - it can hum, creak, drive the air away with great noise.

Untimely cleaning or its absence will lead to serious problems in the operation of the device:

• contamination of the indoor module;
• decrease in radiator airflow;
• difficult cleaning of very dirty filters;
• contamination of the drainage system, the inevitable consequence of which is the leakage of freon.

Advice! The filter can be washed no more than 8 times, after which it must be replaced! The impact of water degrades the throughput of the element, which can lead to deterioration in the performance of the entire air conditioner as a whole.

Sharp " symptoms»

And now let's imagine the signs by which we can judge that the air conditioner needs immediate cleaning:

• An unpleasant smell, similar to the smell of mold. Basically, it's mold! Various microorganisms begin to multiply on the accumulations of dust inside the device. Most terrible consequence of this - the air conditioner inflates them and their spores in the air of the room. If a certain amount of these organisms enters the human respiratory system, he may eventually develop allergies, bronchial asthma and numerous dermatitis.
• The device began to consume much more energy for operation than before.
• The power of the split system under the previous factor not only did not increase, but remained the same or even decreased.
• Traces of glaciation are visible on the connecting fittings and highways.

Advice! If you notice traces of rust on the evaporator heat exchanger, then this is a reason to contact a service center - freon leakage is possible soon.

Periodicity

Different elements of the split system need to be cleaned at different intervals:

• Filters: at least once a week with intensive use. If your accommodation is on the lower floors, or outdoor unit exits onto a busy motorway, then clean the element when daily work devices should be at least 3 times a week.
• Other elements of the indoor module - twice a year. It is advisable to do this in the spring, before the start of the hot season, and in the fall, when you stop using the split system.
• The outdoor unit is best cleaned at least once a year. Ideally - still twice, also in spring and autumn.

Cleaning

First of all, we will analyze the stages of cleaning the split system.

Staged cleansing

Consider in the table step by step cleaning devices - how to wash the air conditioner.

Preparatory stage	1. It would not be superfluous to read the instruction manual for the device - perhaps there you will see a clear cleaning algorithm for your particular air conditioner. But the main thing is that you need to find out the type of split system filter, and how you can clean or replace it. 2. If the device has not been cleaned for a long time, be sure to cover the area near it with newspapers, large polyethylene or old cloth, as dust can literally fall out of the system. 3. Be sure to disconnect the "air conditioner" from the power source before flushing the air conditioning system!
Shoe ( replacement) filter	1. Open or temporarily remove the cover " condera". This is done by a similar method for all devices - pull the part towards you, holding its right and left sides with your hands, and then slightly push it up. 2. Take out the special protective grid that protects the filter from damage and fixes it securely. Grasp the bottom of it and pull it up slightly. Feeling the pliability of the part, lower it down and then towards you. 3. Now you need to carefully remove the filter grill. 4. Clean it thoroughly with a vacuum cleaner or a dry brush. 5. The next step is to rinse the filter in cold running water. If it is very dirty, then it is worth soaking it for a while in soapy water and then rinse under the pressure of water. Aggressive cleaning agents are not recommended! 6. Dry the element naturally, without any exposure to heat. Otherwise, it can easily be deformed. 7. Only reticulated filters. Pocket will only have to be replaced with new ones. 8. After the filter is completely dry, reassemble all components in reverse order, plug the power cord into a power outlet - the device is ready for use.
Cleaning the heat exchanger-evaporator of the indoor module - structures that are tubes in which freon evaporates. This process significantly cools the indoor module itself, as well as the air flows passing through it.	The evaporator heat exchanger is an important part of your split system. Therefore, it should also be free from dust and ideally be absolutely clean. How to flush the radiator of the air conditioner yourself? Its cleaning is absolutely simple: 1. Disconnect the air conditioner from the power system. 2. Open its cover and remove the protective grill - exactly as the device manufacturer's instructions advise. 3. Heat exchanger, you can blow out dust from the space between the tubes with a vacuum cleaner, and also clean it with a narrow brush. Discard metal and hard brushes - they can damage the element, which will cause freon to leak. 4. If the dust has combined with condensate and turned into a kind of mud film, then only a steam cleaner can remove it. 5. Reassemble the components in reverse order. That's all that can be said about how to wash the air conditioner radiator.
Cleaning the outdoor unit	Approach this procedure with caution! We urge you to revoke it if you live in high-rise building The risk is not worth the price paid for the work of a team of specialists. In other cases, cleaning can be done according to the following algorithm: 1. Unplug the device from the outlet. 2. Use a damp cloth and brush to remove any accumulated dirt on the surface of the case. 3. Connect a long hose to a water faucet or use a special car washer that releases a jet of water under pressure - you need to thoroughly rinse the contents without opening the case of the outdoor unit. A steam cleaner is also good in such washing. 4. Remove excess water with a cloth and allow the device to dry thoroughly. 5. After all the procedures, the air conditioner is ready for work again!
Cleaning the drainage system	Contaminated with dust, grease, dirt, and sometimes even mold and fungus drainage system is fraught with the fact that water from it begins to flow out not outside the wall, but inside the room. And the mold tends to grow on the drainage pan, and then on the heat exchanger, and on the inner walls of the air conditioner. To clean it - the process is no more difficult than how to rinse the air conditioner evaporator: 1. Dilute soap solution or dishwashing liquid. 2. With a small brush, brush thoroughly clean the tube from the inside. 3. final stage there will be washing with the same soapy solution of the drainage pan.

The only necessary procedure that we do not advise you to do on your own when you need to wash the air conditioner yourself is washing the fan of the indoor module - a kind of roller with peculiar “ membranes". It is needed so that the cooled air is dispersed throughout the room.

If the dust completely clogs his membranes, he simply cannot do his job, and your air conditioner will become useless. The procedure for cleaning it is very specific for a non-professional, and in the absence of proper skills, you can easily break the element.

But if you are confident in your abilities, then we offer you the simplest and most effective method split system fan flushing:

1. Protect the wall and floor near the fan from flying cleaning products with large polyethylene, old oilcloth or other waterproof material.
2. Disconnect the device from the mains, open the cover of the air conditioner, remove all removable interfering elements.
3. How to rinse the air conditioner yourself? Dilute the soap solution and apply it with a sponge on the partitions - " membranes» fan. Leave them to soak for a while.
4. Connect the fan to the power supply and turn on the "light mode". The air will pass through the baffles of the fan and blow away soaked lumps and pieces of dust and dirt with it.
5. After a few minutes, when everything that is possible will fly out, turn off the air conditioner again, unplug it from the outlet.
6. Do-it-yourself mechanical cleaning time - with a brush or a small brush dipped in soapy water, complete the work behind air flows.
7. Wait for the fan to dry, then assemble the components in reverse order, close the lid - the device is ready to use!

Visually, the process of cleaning the air conditioner will be shown to you by the video in this article.

Alternative cleaning

Time does not stand still, so we will introduce you to revolutionary new ways that suggest how to flush your home air conditioner:

• Foam-aerosol washing. Through a narrow tube, the agent is poured into the deflectors of the system. Then 15 minutes is given for its distribution by elements. Then cold ventilation is turned on - the air conditioner works in this way for up to 5 minutes. And then - the "air conditioner" is cleaned: the evaporator is washed, microorganisms are destroyed.
• Aerosol wash. The device turns on at minimum speed, and the spray is sprayed specifically on " honeycombs» evaporator, smoothly and evenly. After you spray all the funds, you must turn on the warm mode. So the split system should work for another 10 minutes. As a result, we get a major cleaning of the evaporator and air ducts, as well as their disinfection.
• Remedy from WYNN's (pictured). It is necessary to select a mode in which the fan runs at full power, and the cooling system does not function. Then " puff up» substance into the vent using the entire can. After 15 minutes, the air conditioner will be ready for normal operation.

Aerosol for cleaning. Suitable for car air conditioners How to wash the air conditioner - do not forget about the usual peroxide
Foam cleaner Special agent for disinfection
Organic Cleansing Treatment by WYNN's

• Cleaning is only half the guarantee of trouble-free operation of the air conditioner. It is also important to operate it correctly and carefully - be sure to close the windows when the device is operating, give time to "rest", turn it on / off only using the remote control or special buttons on the case, and not pulling the cord out of the socket.
• Before all cleaning procedures, be sure to unplug the device!
• Clean your device soft instruments- brushes and brushes soft cloth, napkin.
• To prevent mold and fungus from forming inside the device, it must be disinfected at least twice a year. For these purposes, a special liquid for washing air conditioners is produced. However, an equivalent replacement for it will be a regular antiseptic hand spray or other sprayable disinfectant solution with an essential alcohol content. Ideally, at least 500 ml of solution should be sprayed at a time. To do this, open the cover of the air conditioner, remove the protective grilles and filters. Turn on the device by selecting the maximum airflow, but minimum temperature. Track where the air is sucked in - in this area you need to spray the liquid. Let the device work in this way for about ten minutes. Do not worry if at this time it will come from bad smell. Then disable " condo”, if necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth, put all the elements back in place and close the cover.
• Better, as they say, see once than hear a hundred times". Invite specialists to work that you do not understand. Carefully observe their actions, do not hesitate to ask questions. This will help you to carry out subsequent cleanings on your own.

That's all we wanted to tell you about washing air conditioners. When developing a certain skill, this is a fairly simple procedure. However, to get started, you need to have good example right action before your eyes.

An air conditioner is a device that allows you to create the most comfortable conditions for a person to stay in a room. But if you do not regularly take care of cleanliness, the benefits from it will be much less than the harm. Therefore, the question of how to clean the air conditioner should be addressed in a timely manner.

How to know when it's time to clean your air conditioner

It is difficult to give an unambiguous answer to the question of how often air conditioning cleaning is required. As a rule, the owners make a decision on their own, having carefully examined the device and found contamination not only on the outside, but also on the inside on the fan blades. However, there are a number of signs by which you can determine that it is time to clean the device:

• unpleasant odors, most often dampness, are felt;
• it is found that the air conditioner began to consume more energy than before;
• the indoor unit is leaking;
• cooling power has become noticeably lower;
• crackling or other noise is heard when the device is turned on.

It is impossible to ignore at least one of the above signs, otherwise the mechanism may break down and some parts, and sometimes the entire device, will need to be replaced. The frequency of preventive cleaning of the air conditioner depends on many factors. It is necessary to take into account not only the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room and the number of people living, but also the location of the building.

• The higher the floor where the air conditioner is located, the less often cleaning will be required. IN upper layers air concentration of dust is much less than below.
• If the building is located in an industrial part locality or close to a road, the heating and cooling system will need to be disinfected more frequently.
• When poplars growing near the house begin to bloom, fluff can quickly score external filters devices, so summer period cleaning a home air conditioner with your own hands or with the help of a master may be necessary even more than once a season.

Possible consequences of air conditioner contamination

Even if the room with the air conditioning system is regularly cleaned, small particles of dust still settle both outside and inside the device, respectively, it also needs to be cleaned. If no action is taken, pollution can result in the following negative consequences:

• decrease in the functionality of the device;
• overheating of the heat exchanger, increased load on the compressor and, as a result, compressor failure;
• reproduction inside the device of mold, bacteria, dust mites, which is fraught with diseases of the lungs and other organs of all households;
• fetid odor emitted by the appliance.

How to clean your air conditioner yourself

Before cleaning, carefully read the instructions for the device. Be sure to find information not only about the procedure for eliminating dirt and dust, but also about the design of the system.

Filters

Even if you do not understand the device of the air conditioner, in order to clean the filters yourself, you will not need any special skills.

1. Open the lid indoor unit and carefully remove the mesh parts;
2. Dip the filters in a basin of soapy water;
3. After 30 minutes, check if there are still any impurities;
4. IN hard-to-reach places it is easiest to clean with a toothbrush, but this must be done carefully, without pressure;
5. Rinse the filters in running water;
6. Gently wipe clean parts with a dry rag, and in case of sunny weather, it will be enough just to put them on the windowsill until completely dry.

Attention! Some air conditioners have charcoal filters (based activated carbon). They are not cleaned, but completely replaced about once every four months.

Radiator

Radiator cleaning consists in removing dust between thin plates. Doing it yourself is not so difficult if the household has a vacuum cleaner. In the absence of this household appliance, you will have to use a brush or a brush with a long pile.

Fan

Let the appliance run for a while before cleaning the fan. Then open the lid of the device and clean the blades with a toothbrush dipped in soapy water. Repeat if necessary.

drainage system

For antibacterial cleaning of the drainage, you first need to find the entrance to the system. As a rule, it is located under the cover on the side. And then you can go two ways:

• wash the entire system and spray a special antibacterial substance containing alcohol from a spray bottle;
• use a steam generator, that is, blow steam into the body of the block.

Cleaning the outdoor unit

If how to clean the air conditioner at home usually does not raise additional questions, serious difficulties can arise with the outdoor unit, especially if it is located at a height of several floors. In this case, it’s not worth the risk, balancing with a brush on the windowsill, you need to call in specialists who have all the necessary equipment.

Even if you live on the ground floor, you should still turn to professionals if the air conditioner does not work well, it leaks, and the pollution is quite serious. Deciding to clean the device yourself, you need to be extremely careful. It is most convenient to work with a vacuum cleaner, after unscrewing the lid. After the procedure is completed, all parts must be returned to their place.

• avoid drafts in the room where the air conditioner is installed in order to reduce the load on the device;
• the service life of the device will be longer if you do not often use the blower function at maximum power;
• before turning on the air conditioner, make sure that the temperature outside is appropriate for your device (most models are allowed to use from 0 to -5 degrees);
• service maintenance should be regular, 1-2 times a year, in addition, you need to do self-cleaning as needed;
• make sure that the indoor unit is not exposed to direct sunlight, and is also protected from precipitation;
• if you have not used the device for a long time, then first you need to turn on the ventilation mode;
• ensure the air flow coming out of the air conditioner, free space, unhindered movement;
• it is useful to install an anti-vandal grille on the outdoor unit.

Any appliance needs careful maintenance, and the air conditioner is no exception. The rules of operation include the elimination of contaminants, this should be done regularly. Now you know how to clean the air conditioner at home on your own, however, in some cases it is more appropriate to invite specialists.

There is a lot of information on the Internet, articles and videos on this issue, let's try to summarize a little with you and take a look from technical side on the process of cleaning and maintaining the split system (air conditioner) both with your own hands and when calling specialists.

To begin with, I would like to answer a question that worries everyone and everything.

How often should the air conditioner be cleaned? There is no single answer, it depends on the operating conditions and habitat. Air conditioning in an apartment is one thing, and air conditioning in a Bar, Cafe or Pishcheblok is another matter. We will assume that we have an ordinary household air conditioner in an apartment, with a standard power of 7-12 kbti.

We answer: air conditioner cleaning and maintenance annually!

What is the correct cleaning of the air conditioner?

The second question is what is meant by cleaning a split system (air conditioner). Cleaning the filters of the indoor unit can also be called cleaning, but there is little sense in such "cleaning". Cleaning the air conditioner (split system) is primarily cleaning the heat exchangers (evaporator and condenser) of the indoor and outdoor units, cleaning the fan, cleaning the squirrel wheel, cleaning the drainage system.

How to clean split system filters?

Cleaning the split system filters should be accepted by default, the filters should be cleaned every two to three weeks. This lovely girl will show you how to do it right.

Well, how to clean the split so that it is of real use?

Without steam cleaner and sink high pressure this is difficult to do, but you can get by with improvised means, it is advisable to do such cleaning before each summer season. Found very good video on the Internet, how to properly clean the indoor unit of a split system on your own, look:

What is the difference between cleaning and maintaining an air conditioner (split)?

Maintenance is carried out by specialists using a steam cleaner and a sink, which in principle you can do yourself, but the key difference between maintenance and cleaning a split system is that specialists measure the freon pressure in the system, and, if necessary, refuel the required amount of freon to split refrigeration at an acceptable level. Diagnosis of electrical and installation connections is carried out automatically. In other words, cleaning the split system is part of the maintenance of air conditioners. I found a decent video, good guys, they explain everything in detail, we look:

After watching these videos and reading the article, I think it has become a little clearer to all of you what kind of animal "cleaning air conditioners" and "what it is eaten with." And you decide what to do, clean your split yourself, or call specialists. But I would like to summarize all of the above:

1) You can clean the air conditioner filters yourself every 2-3 weeks

2) Cleaning of the indoor unit (condenser, squirrel wheel, drain) must be carried out every season on your own or by calling specialists

3) Maintenance(comprehensive cleaning of the indoor and outdoor units, refueling with freon) must be carried out once every two or three years by calling the specialists

Numbers and prices

The average cost of cleaning a split system in Krasnodar is 1300-1500 rubles per season. This includes cleaning the indoor and outdoor units of the air conditioner, with analysis. With a steam cleaner and sink, sometimes just a steam cleaner. IN good services, in the high season there is usually a queue of at least 2-3 days. There are more, and then how lucky.

The annual loss of freon (microcracks and microleaks) laid down by the manufacturer is 5-7%.

Refueling with freon, if necessary, is not included in the cost of cleaning, and can be 500-1000 rubles additionally, depending on the amount of freon.

Every homeowner who has installed an air cooler knows about the need for periodic maintenance and cleaning of air conditioners. To do this, there are various service centers that send specialists with a set of necessary fixtures and detergents that do the work for your money.

Meanwhile, prevention can be done independently and completely free of charge, not counting the cost of the cleaner. How to clean the split system at home will be described in this material.

Anyone who uses an ordinary fan has probably noticed how quickly its blades become covered with a layer of dust, even if the house is often wet cleaned. It is during cleaning, wiping the dust, that its accumulation on the fan impeller is noticeable. It is not difficult to imagine what the indoor unit of a split system looks like after six months of operation, and it happens that the device is not opened for years. After all, the turbine installed in it constantly drives room air through itself.

The extreme degree of pollution is characterized by the appearance musty smell, the air cooler becomes its source, as well as a decrease in performance and an increase in energy consumption. The smell is formed due to fungi and mold that successfully develop inside the unit. Due to the large amount of dirt and moisture, favorable conditions are created for them there. In order not to bring it to such an extent, experts recommend performing preventive cleaning of the filter elements at least once a month.

If there are thick carpets in the room, a lot upholstered furniture and other dust-attracting objects, the filters should be washed once every 2 weeks. Complete prevention of split systems with thorough washing of all elements is needed twice a season - at its beginning and approximately in the middle of summer.

How to disassemble the indoor unit of a split system

To flush the internal parts, one cannot do without disassembling the unit. The procedure can be performed in two ways:

• partial disassembly;
• complete disassembly with removal of the fan impeller.

Both methods do not require dismantling the block from the wall and breaking main pipelines with freon. Dismantling and cleaning the split system at home in one way or another will require approximately the same amount of time, since in the first case it is necessary to work hard to flush the fan turbine in place, and in the second it will take the same amount of time to remove it.

For the production of work, you should prepare a set of screwdrivers and hexagons, a brush with a long nap, a vacuum cleaner, polyethylene film and cleaning agent. It is best to purchase one in an aerosol can, it is more convenient to apply it to any surface. The film should be slipped under the bottom edge of the air conditioner so that it hangs down to the floor, protecting your wallpaper from water and dirt.

Before starting work, observing the safety rules, disconnect the unit from the electrical network. Then the front cover is opened and removed from the latches, followed by the filter elements. They should be immediately taken to the bathroom, covered with a cleaning agent and left to sour. Further, having unscrewed a few screws, the entire front panel is carefully removed without jerking, it must also be washed from the inside.

The next step is to remove the blinds and unscrew the condensate tray. Most likely, you will not be able to remove the last one entirely, this will be prevented by the condensate drain pipe. It is necessary to pull out its left edge and move it to the side, as shown in the photo below. This completes the partial disassembly of the indoor unit, you can start flushing.

Further disassembly may present some difficulties. The turbine mount itself is simple, but access to it is difficult and in order to get to the screws, you need to perform a number of actions. In some models, it is enough to unscrew left side heat exchanger and it will be possible to remove the impeller, while in others it will be necessary to disconnect the wires and dismantle the transformer unit, this is not always advisable.

Advice. If you are not sure about next steps on disassembly, it is better to stop and boldly start cleaning, so you will spend less time and do not break anything.

Before washing the split system, it is necessary to remove the volatile dust fraction from the inner space cooler. Holding the suction hose with one hand, bring it closer to the brush, which carefully go over all surfaces of the heat exchanger, fan and housing. Then, in accordance with the instructions, apply an aerosol cleaner and hold for the prescribed time.

Using a brush, hand sprayer, or other device, rinse thoroughly detergent along with dirt, for which you must first substitute some kind of container for water drainage.

Advice. On sale you can find special kits for cleaning split systems, which include a large plastic bag with water outlet and hanging fixture.

Considerable effort will be required by the fan turbine, where the largest accumulation of dirt, it will have to be washed and rotated at the same time. When the cleaning of the split system is over, rinse the filters, and then allow time to dry all the elements of the indoor unit. After it, you can reassemble and start the split system.

Conclusion

There are no particular problems in cleaning the air conditioner in your home. The most difficult thing here is to carefully disassemble the indoor unit, avoiding jerks, since most of the fasteners and clamps are made of plastic, which breaks easily.

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Today, air conditioners are very common household appliances. They save in the summer from the sweltering heat and help to warm the rooms in the cold season (models operate at temperatures up to 5 and 20 degrees below zero). Air conditioners can purify the air and reduce the humidity in a room. A working air conditioner passes through itself big flow air.

Along with the air, dust and harmful particles enter the air conditioner. Over time, a whole layer of mud accumulates on the parts of the air conditioner: filter, heat exchanger and fan. The accumulation of dirt and dust impairs the operation of the air conditioner, increases power consumption. Also, fungi and bacteria can develop in a dirty environment. Inhaling such air is dangerous to human health. Question: how to clean the air conditioner on your own - once every second owner of the equipment asks himself.

If your warranty household appliance has not yet ended - it is recommended to involve specialists for cleaning. When the warranty has already ended, you can figure out all the intricacies and clean the air conditioner with your own hands. It is very important that air conditioners are cleaned in a timely manner. Manufacturers of equipment recommend their own terms for cleaning air conditioners for each model. Since the frequency of use of air conditioners is different for different owners, it is necessary to clean the equipment as it gets dirty. Before each start of the season of use household appliances mandatory preventive cleaning of air conditioners.

Signs that indicate the need for urgent cleaning of the air conditioner

When you turn on a heavily polluted air conditioner, the following may appear:

• increased noise
• fluid leakage
• bad smell

The appearance of these signs indicates that the contamination has reached a critical level. The air conditioner needs to be cleaned. To avoid the above consequences, timely maintenance of equipment is necessary.

What is cleaning equipment?

• cleaning (or replacing) the filter
• cleaning the indoor module
• preventive cleaning of the outdoor unit

Consider in detail each type of cleaning

Cleaning the air conditioner filter

Cleaning is recommended once a month. Before cleaning, you must carefully study the operating instructions for the air conditioner in order to know how to properly remove the filter. To collect crumbling dust, it is better to lay paper (or film) under the air conditioner on the floor.

1. Be sure to disconnect the equipment from the network.
2. Remove the air conditioner cover and protective grille.
3. Remove and clean the filter.
4. A vacuum cleaner is used to clean the filter. If the filter is very dirty, it must be washed under running water(temperature not higher than 45 degrees).
5. Dry the filter (without using hot air).
6. Assemble the air conditioner.

the filter can only be washed eight times (water changes its capacity). Then, for effective work air conditioner, the filter must be replaced. Pocket filters do not clean themselves. They are simply replaced with new ones.

Cleaning the internal module of the split system

Further, after the filters, it is necessary to clean the evaporator heat exchanger, it is responsible for heating and cooling the air. The main part of the equipment - the evaporator of the air conditioner, consists of tubes with freon. The air flow, passing through the tubes, is cooled. Cleaning the air conditioner evaporator is very important for the efficient operation of the equipment, it is carried out approximately once a year.

During cleaning, the equipment is disconnected from the mains. Cleaned up first ventilation holes on the top cover. Then the cover and protective grille are removed. Dust from the heat exchanger, pipes and stop valves removed with a vacuum cleaner. In hard-to-reach places, the split systems are cleaned with a soft brush so as not to damage the heat exchanger. Sometimes it is necessary to clean the fan of the indoor unit. It also has dust on it. A slightly dirty fan can be easily cleaned with a brush moistened with soapy water.

Cleaning the outdoor unit

The compressor unit of the split system is located on the outside of the building. Professionals take it apart. You can only wash the outside of the block without opening the case. The air conditioner turns off on the network. First, dust and dirt are removed with a soft brush, then, with pressure tap water the remaining dirt is washed away. Excess moisture should be carefully wiped off with a cloth. For efficient operation of the air conditioner, the outdoor unit is cleaned 1-2 times a year.

Disinfection

The procedure is mandatory for the maintenance of household appliances. With the help of a spray gun, the entire inner surface of the air conditioner housing is treated with antiseptic solutions. The solution is sprayed in several stages. Then the composition is removed with a soft cloth.

Cleaning efficiency of air conditioners

Timely simple cleaning of air conditioners from dirt and disinfection will allow:

• create a favorable microclimate in the room
• save energy on cooling (heating) of the room
• extend the life of the equipment.

After cleaning your air conditioner, you will see that it is not difficult to clean the air conditioner at home. It is not necessary to call a specialist. This work can be done independently.