How many times do I have to clean the Evaporator Coil?!
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06-15-05, 11:18 AM
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How many times do I have to clean the Evaporator Coil?!
I have now used almost three gallons of coil cleaner on my evaporator coil. Each time I use it, the AC works a little bit better. I didn't know that the evaporator coil should be cleaned, at least, once a year.
I had a problem, a while ago, when my flex duct came partially loose and I didn't realize it. I reattached the flex duct. I did not realize that the flex duct had accumulated so much filth during the time that it was not secure.
Last year, I removed the flex duct, both return and cold sides, and noticed that both portions of flex duct were imbedded with filth.
I knew little about AC, so I didn't really check the evaporator coil. That too was imbedded with filth and matted junk. I am now using a fairly powerful coil cleaner in an attempt to better clean the coil.
The evaporator coil is outside in a packaged AC unit, so access and rinsing is not a problem.
Anyone have any ideas? Should I just shoot the AC and bury it in the back yard?
I had a problem, a while ago, when my flex duct came partially loose and I didn't realize it. I reattached the flex duct. I did not realize that the flex duct had accumulated so much filth during the time that it was not secure.
Last year, I removed the flex duct, both return and cold sides, and noticed that both portions of flex duct were imbedded with filth.
I knew little about AC, so I didn't really check the evaporator coil. That too was imbedded with filth and matted junk. I am now using a fairly powerful coil cleaner in an attempt to better clean the coil.
The evaporator coil is outside in a packaged AC unit, so access and rinsing is not a problem.
Anyone have any ideas? Should I just shoot the AC and bury it in the back yard?
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06-15-05, 11:46 AM
Should I just shoot the AC and bury it in the back yard?
Outside ?????can you flush the hose water through??? look out and dont bend any of the finns
ED
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06-15-05, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Ed Imeduc
Id say not unless it over 15 years old.
The coil has to be clean so you can see alight from the other side all over it. Soooo air can get through it all over.
Outside ?????can you flush the hose water through??? look out and dont bend any of the finns
ED
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The last time I tried to squirt water through the evaporator coil almost no water came out the other side. I'm trying EV Coil Max on it now. I've got enough solution for several gallons of coil cleaner. It's frustrating. Slowly and surely, the AC is behaving better. It runs longer without freezing up, and it doesn't seem to freeze up as badly, even in the hotter weather.
The lowest temp coming into the vent, during the heat of the day, is about 68 degrees. It's about 90 out. Do you know how cold the temp should be?
Thanks for the response!
