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Heating & coolingJul 9, 202610 min

Don't Call a Pro! Clean Your AC Coils Yourself

Clean your outside AC unit the simple way by clearing dirt and debris from the condenser fins so the unit can breathe again, without turning it into a whole production.

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What to check, fix and keep an eye on to get your house through winter, sorted by when you’ll need it.

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In this video

  1. 00:00Intro
  2. 00:24Step 1: Shut the power off
  3. 01:19Step 2: Open the unit
  4. 03:05Step 3: Clear the debris
  5. 04:02Step 4: Apply the coil cleaner
  6. 05:12Step 5: Rinse the coils
  7. 08:43Step 6: Reassemble and test it