How to Clean a Condenser Coil??
In our previous blog we cleared the idea about a condenser coil. And as promised here we are to explain you how do you clean condenser coil?
Cleaning a condenser coil can be a messy job; nobody wants to do it, and your client wants to know if it’s really necessary.
But keeping the evaporator and condenser coils of an air conditioning or refrigeration system clean and free of foreign materials such as dust particles, dirt etc. can result in to more efficiency and increase equipment life than any other preventive maintenance procedure.
There are many considerations to make when cleaning condenser coils such as:
- Where are the coils located?
- What equipment is nearby?
- What material is being removed from the coil's surface?
All of these questions and more must be answered before even thinking about cleaning the condenser coils.
Cleaning options include:
- Coil Cleaner: When using a coil cleaner, be sure you are not using a corrosive cleaner. When you are done, your coils should not be bright. The brighter the coil’s surfaces, the more metal you have just removed. The consistent use of products like this can significantly diminish the life of the coil.
- Pressure Cleaning: One of the most popular methods for cleaning condenser coils is pressure cleaning. However, before pressure cleaning coils, take into consideration that pressure cleaning may increase airborne macromolecular organic dust. These airborne contaminants must be contained to the area being cleaned.
Careful consideration should always be used when choosing a coil cleaner. Where are the coils located? What equipment is close by? What material is being removed from the coils’ surface?
Regardless of choice, remember that coil cleaners are serious chemicals designed to do a tough job.Of course, the best way to ensure your condenser coils are cleaned properly is to leave the work to the professionals. It is important to be careful when cleaning the coils. The aluminum fins are soft and easily damaged from high pressure water spray. If the coils get bent, they will not have efficient heat transfer.
Follow directions, protect you and any surrounding equipment or property, and be careful.
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