Cleaning Tips
How To Clean An Air Conditioner
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. This can subject the machines to moisture, degradation, and that terribly foul smell of mold and mildew that piles up when an air conditioner hasn’t been cleaned for a while.
Follow the steps below to effectively disinfect and clean an air conditioner.
Clean the condenser
- Vacuum the outside fins to remove debris that can block the air flow.
- Remove the fan and clean the inside fins with a disinfectant cleaner like Lysol® Power and Fresh Multi-Surface Cleaner.
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 installing a new filter regularly.
- Vacuum the blower compartment.
- Clean a clogged condensation drain with a stiff wire or a 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 Lysol® 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 Lysol® Hydrogen Peroxide Multi-Surface Cleaner.
A disinfected, clean air conditioner will allow for a fresher smell, safer environment, and will help your family remain healthy year-round.
