what can I use to clean the coils on my outside a/c compressor?

Question

is there anything besides a garden hose?

Answer 1

Use the foaming kind....
http://panhandleparts.com/Store_SearchResults.aspx?S=fcc-1&ST=BP
If you've never done this before...this is the best to use.

Answer 2

If your coil is really dirty first with a low pressure water spray flush from the inside if the unit out. A reverse of the air flow. Reexamine the coil if still dirty use a water soap mixture to spray on coil them flush. If still coil in coated then go with an acid cleaning.

Answer 3

The outside coils are the condenser coils if you buy a coil cleaner make sure you ask for condenser coil cleaner some cleaners can damage the coils. Just spray it on and wash off low pressure, high pressure bends them.

Answer 4

buy a coil cleaner, at a hardware, spray it on let it soak, dont use any brushes on the fins or you will damage them or spray with a garden hose, with a nozzle on it, the water pressure will bend them, a gentle flow will work fine, and rinse them off,

Answer 5

A good stiff long handled paint brush and then rinse them clean with a garden hose that has a bit of pressure behind it.

Answer 6

Use a mixture of white vinegar and warm water. Just wipe your rag over the compressor after wringing it out and it works and does not hurt it.

Answer 7

go to your local. a/c store .and get the pink or blue chem.
comes i n a gallon bottle. spray on wash off
but you will need to wear gloves, eye wear , ok
beware can burn ,

Answer 8

Use the mild acid cleaner.You can buy it at any HVAC supply store.Spray it on and then hose it off.

Answer 9

Vacumn

Answer 10

try using your leaf blower... works great!!
if you don't have that rent ---an air compressor.