Kalos services 352 243 7099 air conditioning how to clean an air handler and condensation drain 6 10 2014 sean blackburn air conditioning jesse claerbout shows how to clean the inside of an air handler and condensation drain.
Heat pump air handler cleaning.
Take a look at this unit that hasn t been cleaned in over a year and see the difference a good profes.
This drain pipe deposits the excess condensed water outside on the ground.
This is usually located directly under the unit.
Your specialist will reassemble your air conditioner now that your coils are clean.
Turn off the power to your hvac system at the thermostat and at the breaker.
An hvac maintenance checklist is used for preventive maintenance inspections of the air conditioning unit heat pump electric heater gas furnace or dual fuel heat pump furnace.
Remove foliage from around the outdoor unit and keep shrubs at least 18 inches away from the heat pump on all sides.
Spraying rinse water from the inside your specialist will remove the cleaner and any dirt away from the air conditioner coils.
At page top is a dirty squirrel cage fan inside of an air handler unit.
Your heat pump needs access to outside air to work properly.
Any excess condensed water is removed from the air conditioning unit through a small drain pipe that extends from the indoor air handler to outside your home.
Properly cleaning your air conditioner outdoor unit extends its life and minimizes maintenance issues.
How to inspect repair the indoor components of air conditioners and heat pumps.
How to clean your air conditioner drain.
Use this comprehensive checklist to select ok needs action or n a to crucial maintenance checkpoints such as motors controls and 107 other items.
Using a special comb your specialist can straighten any bent coil fins.
It may also be covered by a removable access panel.
Reassemble the air conditioner.
Walk outside your home and look at the condensate drain line.
Your heat pump should be cleaned on a regular schedule.
A clean air conditioner also cools the air more.
How to clean an outdoor central air unit.
The air conditioning system indoor air handler units blower units or ahu s also called fan coil units including the air conditioner blower fan the indoor cooling coil or evaporator coil air conditioning system filters and the.
If snow or ice build up restricts the air flow you ll lose efficiency and your heat pump will strain to keep pace with demand.
Inspect coil fins for damage.