- Turn off the power to the air conditioner.
- Remove the access panel to the coils.
- Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment to remove any loose dust and dirt from the coils.
-Rinse the coils with a garden hose, being careful not to bend or damage them.
-Allow the coils to dry completely before replacing the access panel.
-Apply a protective coating to the coils to prevent future corrosion.
Repairing Damaged Coils
- If the coils are damaged, you may be able to repair them yourself.
-First, you will need to determine the extent of the damage.
- If the coils are simply bent, you may be able to straighten them out with a pair of pliers.
- If the coils are punctured or cracked, you will need to replace them.
- To replace the coils, you will need to purchase new coils that are the same size and type as the old coils.
-Once you have the new coils, you can follow these steps to replace them:
-Turn off the power to the air conditioner.
- Remove the access panel to the coils.
- Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the coils.
- Remove the old coils.
- Install the new coils.
-Reconnect the refrigerant lines.
-Replace the access panel.
-Turn on the power to the air conditioner.
-Check for leaks.
