How to Clean Your Air Conditioner Split?

Text originally published in portuguese.

You are wondering “How do I clean my air conditioner Split?”

This material will help you clean your air conditioner split. We specify some items to help you:

– Why clean the filters of the split air conditioning;

– Clean the filter of activated carbon and HEPA filter;

– Cleaning nylon filter;

– Indoor unit: Remote Control, cover, front panel;

– External unit: condenser;

– Tips for various resettlement and care.

If you have questions, tips, extra information, videos, etc.. You can contact me via the form or leaving a comment.

Why Clean?

When the air filters get dirty, reduce product performance and worsening quality of air you breathe.

Clear once in a month or more frequently if necessary.

Watch out the socket!

Remove the cable from the outlet before cleaning.

INDOOR UNIT

(Remote Control, Tampa and front panel)

– Use a dry cloth to wipe the indoor unit and remote control.

– If the indoor unit is very dirty, use a cloth dampened with water to clean it.

– The front panel of indoor unit can be removed for washing. Remove it carefully. dry with a soft, dry cloth.

Care!

– If the indoor unit is very dirty, use a cloth dampened with water to clean it – without chemicals.

– Never use abrasives or polishes to clean the unit.

Filters

Step 1 – Removal Filter

– Open the front panel slightly to get the filters;

– Hold the handle of the air filter and lift it slightly to disengage it from the filter holder.

Watch a video of how to remove the filter from split air conditioning

Step 2 – Cleaning of Carbon Filters and HEPA

-Check for Activated Carbon Filter (left) or HEPA filter (right). Only a few models have these filters and remove them before washing the nylon filters;

– The manner of removal and installation of these filters is different between models;

– There can be washed with water, wipe them using a vacuum cleaner or Overwrite them;

– Clean the filters of activated carbon and HEPA once a month and replace them by another every four or five months.

Care!

– Do not use water, just clean with a vacuum cleaner.

Step 3 – Cleaning Nylon Filters

– Hover vacuum cleaner;

– Wash with warm or cold water, and if necessary use mild soap;

– Thoroughly dry the parts in the shade;

Care!

– Never use abrasives or polishes to clean the unit;

– Do not use chemicals;

– Do not wash with water above 40 ° C, Damages filters and plastic parts in general

Step 4 – Resettlement

– Don’t turn on the air conditioner without filters

OUTDOOR UNIT

Condenser

– The heat exchange coils and panel vents of the outdoor unit should be checked periodically;

– If clogged with dirt or soot, the heat exchanger and the openings of the panel can be steam cleaned,

by competent professionals;

– Clean dirt, leaves and debris;

– If there is any point on the external drive rust, apply a bit of synthetic enamel paint to prevent its spread;

Note:

– Dirty or clogged coils will reduce the operating efficiency of the system and cause higher operating costs and energy consumption.