How to Clean an Air Conditioner

Keeping an air conditioner clean can improve its functioning and keep your home and surroundings clean. And though it’s not an easy task, it is an important one. Learning how to clean an air conditioner can increase its efficiency, prevent breakdowns, and prevent mold, mildew and other allergens from entering the home. Often, air conditioners, whether they are window units or central air systems, sit for months or years without maintenance and clean-up. This can subject the machines to moisture, degradation, and a terribly foul smell of mold and mildew – these pile up when an air conditioner hasn’t been cleaned for a while. Follow the steps below to effectively disinfect and clean your air conditioner and inhale fresh, germ-free air.

Clean the condenser

• Vacuum the external fins to remove debris that can block the air flow.
• Remove the fan and clean the internal fins with a disinfectant cleaner like Dettol Power & Pure®.

Clean the indoor unit

• With central air systems, a clean air conditioner works best when it also has a new furnace filter. Prevent pollutants and allergens from entering your home by replacing the filter regularly.
• Vacuum the blower compartment.
• Clean a clogged condensation drain with a stiff wire or bleach solution.

For window units

Knowing how to clean an air conditioner that sits in the window is just as money-saving as cleaning your own central air system.

• Apply Dettol® All-Purpose Cleaner to the coils on the back of the unit and scrub with a stiff brush.
• Wash the air filter with a disinfecting cleaner like Dettol Power & Pure®.
• once you are done with everything, always remember to wash your hands with bar soap and water.

A disinfected, clean air conditioner will allow for a fresher smell, safer environment, and will help your family remain healthy all the year round.