A series of accessories to help self-clean the air conditioner at home

Air conditioners need periodic cleaning, depending on the frequency of use and living environment. Normally, air conditioners for home use should be cleaned every 6 months, while office air conditioners should be cleaned every two to three months.

During use, dirt, mold will stick on the indoor unit, outdoor unit, cooling fan, reducing performance and bacteria existence. Regular cleaning supports health, helps equipment to cool quickly, consume less electricity and be more durable.

Currently, the cost of hiring a cleaner for each set of air conditioners ranges from 200,000 VND to 500,000 VND. Buying equipment yourself helps users save more.

High pressure washer

This is a device that helps spray water with high pressure on the indoor unit or outdoor unit of the air conditioner, removing dirt and mold from above. The system requires a strong enough water pressure, can take advantage of a car wash if available. However, the machines need to be able to adjust the pressure, to the right level, to avoid warping the copper and aluminum foil inside the indoor unit. To increase efficiency, users should purchase additional cleaning equipment for metal slots in the indoor unit to increase efficiency.

In addition to car washing machines, the market also has many types of high pressure washers specializing in cleaning air conditioners with prices ranging from more than one million to several million dong. These models have sufficient water pressure, many types of adjustment heads to suit difficult mounting positions of outdoor or indoor units.

Bags, tarpaulins to cover the air conditioner

This is an indispensable accessory when you want to clean the overall air conditioner with a high pressure washer. The product is made of waterproof material, specifically designed to wrap under the air conditioner, collects water through a small pipe. Combined with the use of a washing machine, dirty water will flow to the bottom, not splashing on the wall, easy to clean. Specialized bags and tarpaulins are popularly sold for more than 100,000 VND.

Air conditioner cleaning solution

Specialized air conditioning cleaning solutions have become popular in recent years. The product is sold in the form of a bottle, spray foam directly on the indoor unit. Thanks to the active ingredient with high reducing properties, dirt and mold will escape through the water pipe of the air conditioner. Each bottle of spray solution costs about 100,000 VND, can be used 4 to 6 times depending on the type and capacity. In addition to the cleaning effect, this solution has a fragrance at the first use after cleaning.

However, the solution bottles are mainly suitable for regularly cleaned air conditioners or in combination with high pressure washers. If the air conditioner is less hygienic, dirty, the solution is difficult to work.

Vacuum cleaner, dust blower

Vacuum cleaners are common household appliances, also used in combination to clean air conditioners. Users can remove the cover above the indoor unit, use a vacuum cleaner to collect dust and dirt on the copper or aluminum frame. However, the vacuum cleaner will be difficult to clean the stains for a long time, so it needs to be done more often.

Clean the dust filter simply

The dust filter in the indoor unit is the accessory that should be cleaned most often and also greatly affects the cooling performance. Users only need to remove the air conditioner cover, then remove the two dust filters and treat them with washing water and ordinary brushes. However, it is necessary to manipulate gently to avoid separating the filter mesh for longer use.

Hoai Anh