In continuation of the previous post which was about cleaning your outdoor AC unit, you can read the next section of the article about cleaning interior AC components. The original article has been published in hvac.com.
Dust and dirt can build up in your indoor air conditioning components, restricting efficiency and even diminishing your indoor air quality. Follow these steps to clean indoor areas of the system:
- IMPORTANT! Turn off the power to the unit at the furnace switch as well as at the main electrical panel.
- Remove your furnace filter and replace with a new one if necessary.
- Open the panel to expose the blower compartment.
- Gently vacuum away any dust and debris that have collected in the chamber.
- Locate the condensation drain tube and gently disconnect it. To prevent algae growth, you can either replace the tube or clean it using a bleach and water solution of a 1:16 ratio. Pour the solution through the tube.
- Clean the drain port using a soft-bristled brush or pipe cleaner to remove any debris which have collected here.
- Reconnect the drain tube.
- Turn the power back on at the furnace switch and at the electrical panel.
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