How To Clean Split Air Conditioner Repair Guide

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Introduction

In this guide we will be teaching how to clean a split air conditioner on your own. It is recommended to clean your air conditioner twice a year.

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Step 1

              How to Clean Split Air Conditioner               

• The very first thing one has to do while leaning an air conditioner is to turn the unit off and then to unplug it.

The very first thing one has to do while leaning an air conditioner is to turn the unit off and then to unplug it.

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Step 2

              Blow Air without Targeting the Air Reflectors               

• Blow air to the air conditioner with air blower but make sure that the air pressure does not get to the air reflectors of the unit.

Blow air to the air conditioner with air blower but make sure that the air pressure does not get to the air reflectors of the unit.

Step 3

              Use Cool Water               

• Hot water is hazardous for the closely bound metallic plates as they may get expanded due to it. It is advised to use cool water while washing an air conditioner.

Hot water is hazardous for the closely bound metallic plates as they may get expanded due to it. It is advised to use cool water while washing an air conditioner.

Step 4

              Place the Unit into a Drainable Place               

• Garages, porches and courtyards are good places to clean or wash split air conditioners as they mostly have arrangements for water drainage.

Garages, porches and courtyards are good places to clean or wash split air conditioners as they mostly have arrangements for water drainage.

Step 5

              Cover the Wires with Water Proof Material               

• It is always better to cover the electric wires of air conditioner with water proofing material. If not done so, then there is a chance for the wires to get wet and this can lead to damage or short circuiting.

It is always better to cover the electric wires of air conditioner with water proofing material. If not done so, then there is a chance for the wires to get wet and this can lead to damage or short circuiting.

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