Question:

I have a window air conditioner 8000 BTU. How do we clean the machine? Is there any home product we can use? ( like vinager…)? Or specific product? Can I spray water with an hose?

Response:

I have a window air conditioner 8000 BTU. How do we clean the machine? Is there any home product we can use? ( like vinager…)? Or specific product? Can I spray water with an hose?

Most window A/C units come with specific instructions about cleaning. Assuming that you don’t have those I’ll suggest the following… http://www.hvacoracle.com/service/ac/window_pm.html Please pay special attention to the warnings about what parts to cover and how long to wait before putting the unit back in service.  I’d hate to see you get electrocuted. Another note.  The "fins" on the radiator are basically aluminum foil, very easily smashed flat or damaged.  Be VERY careful around them or you’ll ruin your A/C unit. Dutch "I think therefore I am…usually in a lot of trouble."

Response:

I have a window air conditioner 8000 BTU. How do we clean the machine? Is there any home product we can use? ( like vinager…)? Or specific product? Can I spray water with an hose?

Dutch wrote I’ll suggest the following… http://www.hvacoracle.com/service/ac/window_pm.html Please pay special attention to the warnings about what parts to cover and how long to wait before putting the unit back in service.  I’d hate to see you get electrocuted. Another note.  The "fins" on the radiator are basically aluminum foil, very easily smashed flat or damaged.  Be VERY careful around them or you’ll ruin your A/C unit.

Very true. And **very** sharp like razor blades, especially when your hands are wet. Vinegar, 409 or Fantastik would only be useful to clean the exterior, cosmetic parts but do little for the actual functioning of the unit. In many cases special aluminum cleaner or actual steam is used on the condenser coils to get them truly clean. A wire brush and elbow grease can also be necessary to get really caked on debris off. Dan O. – Appliance411.com http://ng.Appliance411.com/?ref411=air+conditioner =

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