Increasing AC Performance by Cleaning Your Condenser
Increasing AC performance by cleaning your condenser was a surprise to me. My friend and forum moderator Paul Krawsek aka College man, turned me onto this. He works in HVAC and was telling me about the benefits of cleaning condenser coils. He says one of the biggest reasons that AC systems fail is due to increased head pressure in the compressor. Higher pressures equal more heat. The increased heat breaks down the lubricant. Once that happens, it’s not long before the compressor fails. One way to keep down compressor temperature is to lower high side pressures in the AC system. You can do this by increasing the condensers efficiency by cleaning it. Honestly, I was amazed at the result. This really works and doesn’t require that you open the AC system at all to do it. So if your AC isn’t working as good as it should, you might try this process to see if it helps.
Recommended Supplies
Here are some links for you:
NuBrite Cleaner spray can:
Nu-Calgon 4291-18 Nu-Brite Coil Cleaner – 18oz Aerosol
From the makers of the #1 selling coil cleaner, Nu-Brite, comes Aerosol Nu-Brite. It’s high foaming effectively degreases and cleans coils coils especially ones fouled by kitchen grease.
NuBrite Cleaner Gallon:
Nu-Calgon 4291-08 Nu-Brite Coil Cleaner – 1 Gallon, Blue
From the makers of the #1 selling coil cleaner, Nu-Brite, comes Aerosol Nu-Brite. It’s high foaming effectively degreases and cleans coils coils especially ones fouled by kitchen grease.
Pump Sprayer:
DeVILBISS 803492 Pump Sprayer
Pump Sprayer
Fin Comb:
Titan Tools 51500 Air Conditioning Fin Comb
Air Conditioning Fin Comb, Straightens and Cleans Condensor and Evaporator Fins, 6 Sided Head
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