Air conditioners are not an easy technique, malfunctions in its operation are possible with prolonged or illiterate use. In some cases, the problem can be solved only by repairing the air conditioner at home. Sometimes it is enough just to clean it.
How to clean a home air conditioner
How to clean your home air conditioner is an important question, but just as important is when to clean it. This should be done approximately every 4 to 5 weeks. If dirt does not accumulate on the filters during this time, the gaps can be increased. Filters in rooms where people smoke tend to get dirty more quickly. Some equipment models have a self-cleaning function. They should be cleaned only once a year.
So, how to clean an air conditioner at home:
- Switch off the device, carefully lift the box of the indoor unit with both hands, moving them up and towards you.
- The filter opens... If it needs cleaning, it should be carefully removed by pulling on the bottom edge.
- The filter is washed with running water... It is allowed to use household chemicals.
- If an unpleasant odor comes from the air conditioner while cleaning the home air conditioner, it can be treat odors... In any pharmacy you need to purchase an antiseptic solution for alcohol or in a special store air conditioner cleaner... The latter will still have to be looked for, so most owners use pharmacy products. The device turns on at the minimum temperature and strong blowing. Spray the antiseptic so that its drops are absorbed by the conditioner inside (the procedure is carried out without dust nets). Carry out processing for two to three minutes. Another 10 minutes of work and all unpleasant odors are eliminated.
- After processing, the dried filter is reinstalled... It is not recommended to use the device without filters for a long time.
The outdoor unit of the air conditioner should be vacuumed from time to time, or at least clean the nets with a stiff brush with a long handle. Street dust and poplar fluff reduce efficiency and can cause overheating. Here you can not do without repairing the air conditioner at home.
Air conditioner repair at home
We figured out how to clean the air conditioner at home. Now let's figure out when it is necessary to call the repairman:
- When working, there is a smell of burnt plastic;
- When the air conditioner is turned on, strange sounds are heard inside it;
- Liquid flows from the indoor unit;
- The power supply to the air conditioner is automatically cut off;
- Automatically knocks out plugs on the flap when the air conditioner is running.
