I use Dawn dish soap, vinegar, a little bleach in a garden pressure washer to wash my four minisplits. Rinse after washing using bottled water. IMPORTANT the drain tank will get clogged and not drain out side at the condensation outlet. Use a wet/dry vacuum and allow it to vacuum the outside drain as you are washing and rinsing the unit. This is separate from the drainage of the plastic catch all he hung and attached to the front of the unit. If you are getting condensation blowing into the room as your unit it cooling , the first thing you should due is to vacuum that outlet outside. A lot of what you just washed will want to drain outside through its internal system. MAKE SURE to vacuum that line every season.
Would you please tell me how you get all the water out after cleaning it on the inside of the house and how you dry it properly? My landlords maintenance guy doesn't have a clue what he's doing. Twice he cleaned it from last year till this year and both times it smelled after he got done He seemed to so better because he watched these videos but why is it smelling again? And he believes he rinsed it well and drained it and even left the fan on to dry it
Thank you! We've had ours for about 9 1/2 yrs and I clean the filters regularly, but it still needs a deep cleaning. I found a cleaning kit on Amazon so now I can clean this and my outside unit also.
Thank you for the video. Very helpful. My question is can I buy that plastic funnel which wraps round the unit on Amazon? How is it referred to technically ? Thhanks again
Great video, thank you. Now I know what's involved, the prices I have been quoted don't sound so bad. I will just ensure all this is included before booking a service. Thank you.
Wow! As a renter I will never complete a job as well as this, but it’s awesome to know it can be done! Links for spray coil cleaner and plastic cover that’s keeping everything clean would rock. Thanks Again!!
@@sNksnAke You are correct! The air you breathe is CRUCIAL for your health. These units are notorious for mold and bacteria 🦠! It would be a good rule of thumb to do this type of cleaning every 4 months ( 3X a year ) - I have been sick the last 2 months and doctors couldn’t figure out why ( MOLD ) I’m highly allergic to it and we just found out that we have mold in our mini split unit inside
As a landlord, that would be my job to do that--I would not expect my tenants to perform maintenance on the A/C or appliances (except I DO expect them to clean the lint off the lint trap in the dryer).
I do have a question…what about the small filter inside the filter he took out before washing? Does it get replaced or cleaned? Can one add essential oils to it for cold scenting if it’s clean? If not how does one get a scent that lasts for a couple months into the mini split unit? Above unit? Thanks in advance.
would have been more helpful to show how well it worked on the unit with the fins being cleaned - like a before and after - just my 2 cents. also links to items used would be great - thanks
They should take a temperature split before cleaning and then after. To see how much the performances increase. I washed my condenser coil before and the split jumped from 15 degrees to 18 degrees which is impressive.
Doesnt these come with an indoor unit and outdoor unit? The outdoor unit doesn't need to be clean? I thought the outdoor unit would need a clean the most coz it's open to the elements 24/7.
For mini split indoor unit cleaning, we use Nu Calgon Evaporator coil cleaner. (Can says NO RINSE).. but I rinse. For the outdoor unit, we get the jugs of CONDENSER coil cleaner and use spray bottles.
I never could understand why they put music to an educational video, If I want to watch a music video I'll go do that. Otherwise, it is a good video...
The split in the office is borderline toxic. I thought cleaning the filters was enough but this is a great demo. Should the outside unit be done as well? Pardon my ignorance but is it possible that the outside dust and debris get pulled through the split?
I was hoping you can answer this question, my mini split blows air but only the right side of the coils get cold and collect water moisture and the left side of the coils stay dry and room temperature. What could possibly be causing right side to work but not left. Thank you, any help is much appreciated.
I assume the power is OFF at the breaker but is there any risk to the motor from the spray or the rinse? Are these motors sealed against water? I understand the electronics/controls and that you protected those, but I am concerned about the blower motor.
I've cleaned literally thousands of units here in Aus and never had an issue with the blower motor being damaged -- never cut power to the units either. Motor is out of the way of the water.
i have a question my ductless AC unit, the indoor unit when turned on after a few minutes the blower starts to sound like a turboprop plane, any idea what the cause might be. thks
Nice video, very informative. But if you are going to do this, you need to balance the sound levels. Difficult to hear the technician, but the cameraman is more loud enough. And if I turn up the volume to hear the tech, your music jumps in and wakes the kids.
Ive tried everything last 6 + Yrs, Blower wheel (Gree) cant be removed. Today i used 2 TBSP laundry soap in a small bathroom type STEAMER, excellent results, thou i have to keep wheel from spinning w/ a long knife or chop stick & do both sides Steamer only holds 350 ml water
Hell NO !!! Trust me on this! We have a mini split ( Fujitsu unit 2 ton ) and I keep the filters spotless and our unit still just had mold in it. The tech said mini split units are notorious ( breeding grounds ) for mold and bacteria !!
I would call your local HVAC professional who has the specialty tools required to actually remove that blower wheel. In the video we did a deep clean without removing the wheel, but it sounds like you will need that wheel removed. Best of luck!
My LG mini split only cools when it "jet" mode. And even then, it'll only drop the room temp a couple of degrees. When in any other mode(low, med or high) it does nothing. It's only a year old. And ideas why? Contractors in my area are useless, and take weeks or even months to serve you.. so I am on my own until then.
Mate, you should see what comes out of the units here in tropical Australia -- so much mould, cockroach poo, dead geckos, gecko eggs, ants, etc.. What's the cost over there for a clean?
I have a split unit and mine is freezing up inside the unit and the outside tubing. What do I need to do! I called an AC company and they didn’t know anything about the split units.
Shut the unit off, let it thaw out, then check and change your air filter. If that doesn’t work. You likely have low refrigerant or restricted airflow due to a bad blower motor or restricted ductwork.
@@marrsheatingandairconditio5891 thank you so much. The Freon was fully charged and I do clean the filters once a week because of my cats. I will check the top of the unit for dust. I have only had this unit for 15 months.
You should have used an air compressor to get all dust and dirt out before wetting it, You dont need the wet chemicals unless theres mold or mildew. Dust and dirt can be blown or brushed out.
You don't tell anyone the most important thing, how to dry it after your done, or when to turn it back on so it doesn't smell? My landlords maintenance man cleaned mine 2 times a far and both times it smelled bad afterwards and he even turned the fan on to help dry it. What's he doing wrong? They called out a professional last year to get the smell out but now she won't pay the plumber anymore so I'm stuck in the same situation!
@@adamwest3637 look up speed clean on Amazon you can get the kit or just the bib. Can use a simple pump sprayer to rinse, don’t need the fancy electric pressure washer.
I use Dawn dish soap, vinegar, a little bleach in a garden pressure washer to wash my four minisplits. Rinse after washing using bottled water. IMPORTANT the drain tank will get clogged and not drain out side at the condensation outlet. Use a wet/dry vacuum and allow it to vacuum the outside drain as you are washing and rinsing the unit. This is separate from the drainage of the plastic catch all he hung and attached to the front of the unit.
If you are getting condensation blowing into the room as your unit it cooling , the first thing you should due is to vacuum that outlet outside. A lot of what you just washed will want to drain outside through its internal system. MAKE SURE to vacuum that line every season.
Would you please tell me how you get all the water out after cleaning it on the inside of the house and how you dry it properly? My landlords maintenance guy doesn't have a clue what he's doing. Twice he cleaned it from last year till this year and both times it smelled after he got done He seemed to so better because he watched these videos but why is it smelling again? And he believes he rinsed it well and drained it and even left the fan on to dry it
I have been looking into ductless and I came across cleaning and now I have to watch these videos
Wow. Had no idea. None of the techs have told me this or done this when doing maintenance. Thank you!
Excellent and professional demonstration.
Helpful. But is it really necessary to have the music be so loud?
YES IT IS VERY NECESSARY, OTHER WISE YOU'LL HEAR THE NOISE THAT HE'S MAKING WITH THE MACHINE
I would rather hear the sprayer..that music is so annoying
@@joseprieto2304 wrong. They already muted the video audio. You apparently don't know video editing/production at all.
@@mikesmith3064 Did I ever say i knew about video editing? sf!!!
@@joseprieto2304 you said it was very necessary that he had the music all the way up. And I'm letting you know it wasn't. Not at all
Thanks for the info. I love my Mini split. So much nicer than a/c units!
Thanks for this video!! Very well done.
Wow. Very Informative a great visual. Thank you for posting!
DougWaring I feel honored that you watch our videos!
Brilliant! Appreciate the thorough instructions and that you shared your knowledge.
Excellent tips and information while seeing the procedure. Thank you very much.
Thank you! We've had ours for about 9 1/2 yrs and I clean the filters regularly, but it still needs a deep cleaning. I found a cleaning kit on Amazon so now I can clean this and my outside unit also.
yes, mold get here anyaways, he didnt say anything about molds when AC starts stinking its definitely the mold INSIDE, mostly the wheel and the coil.
nice job guys. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Excellent presentation - thanks
Thank you for the video. Very helpful. My question is can I buy that plastic funnel which wraps round the unit on Amazon? How is it referred to technically ?
Thhanks again
Thank you for such a wonderful video.
The coil pressure washer has two tanks. One to fill up with water and a smaller tank for soap. The washer has a dial to mix the two tanks
Great video, thank you. Now I know what's involved, the prices I have been quoted don't sound so bad. I will just ensure all this is included before booking a service. Thank you.
Wow! As a renter I will never complete a job as well as this, but it’s awesome to know it can be done! Links for spray coil cleaner and plastic cover that’s keeping everything clean would rock. Thanks Again!!
u do it for ur man .. u inhale the air in the house where u rent :P omg what think u have :)) im a renter i dont do this shit :))
@@sNksnAke You are correct! The air you breathe is CRUCIAL for your health. These units are notorious for mold and bacteria 🦠! It would be a good rule of thumb to do this type of cleaning every 4 months ( 3X a year ) - I have been sick the last 2 months and doctors couldn’t figure out why ( MOLD ) I’m highly allergic to it and we just found out that we have mold in our mini split unit inside
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As a landlord, that would be my job to do that--I would not expect my tenants to perform maintenance on the A/C or appliances (except I DO expect them to clean the lint off the lint trap in the dryer).
Mine smells like dirty wet socks
Thanks for your sharing👍👍👍
Awesome video! Thanks for posting. How much is a coil jet cleaner?
Awesome video
Very good job! Joel (a.k.a. Tom Cruise) is a great representative of his trade.
I just bought a home with mini splits. I think my room has a musty odor and s
Also smells like dirty gym socks. Guess I'll be doing this tomorrow!
That freakin music is annoying.
Cleaned the same unit in my sunroom today. I prefer to open it up a bit more which allows for removal and a very through cleaning of the blower wheel.
Exactly, this isnt cleaning if the wheel doesn't come out and cleaned thoroughly.
What is a basic cleaning fluid you would recommend if the good can stuff is not available? Lemon dishwashing?
Thank you!
Thanks for this video.
Would cleaning the unit stop the rattling sound?
PS, shouldn’t you turn off the main powder supply before doing the job. ????
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Masters!!!
What foaming cleaning product did you use?
Can you use the coil cleaner or other cleaner on the rotating plastic fan if there is mold on it ?
Do you have to protect any arts from getting wet? Electronics?
I do have a question…what about the small filter inside the filter he took out before washing? Does it get replaced or cleaned? Can one add essential oils to it for cold scenting if it’s clean? If not how does one get a scent that lasts for a couple months into the mini split unit? Above unit? Thanks in advance.
The audio is very low when the guy is speaking but them the music is so loud! These instructional videos need a boom or lapel microphone.
would have been more helpful to show how well it worked on the unit with the fins being cleaned - like a before and after - just my 2 cents. also links to items used would be great - thanks
They should take a temperature split before cleaning and then after.
To see how much the performances increase.
I washed my condenser coil before and the split jumped from 15 degrees to 18 degrees which is impressive.
What is the name of the foam you use?
I’ve noticed a lot of this specific brand has a lot of coil corrosion. Did they make these copper/aluminum by chance?
Our unit is 3 years old.
nice job
Do you need to cut circuit breaker to do the job?
Doesnt these come with an indoor unit and outdoor unit? The outdoor unit doesn't need to be clean? I thought the outdoor unit would need a clean the most coz it's open to the elements 24/7.
I started cleaning the window ac every yr too
What about the condensate drain? Does that need to be flushed out too?
Off the charts professionalism! What about the wheel though? That things is dirty af in my mini split.
I hit them with a mild degreaser and hit them hard with the hose, the hose pressure will spins the wheels, but not too much pressure.
Can you please provide the name of the product you used? Spray, plastic and the type of pressure cleaner. What about the outside unit cleaning?
For mini split indoor unit cleaning, we use Nu Calgon Evaporator coil cleaner. (Can says NO RINSE).. but I rinse. For the outdoor unit, we get the jugs of CONDENSER coil cleaner and use spray bottles.
I never could understand why they put music to an educational video, If I want to watch a music video I'll go do that. Otherwise, it is a good video...
Am a technician how can I get the spray and the low pressure pump, chatting from Nigeria,
Where did you get the bag to drain the water?
Awesome video thank you both so much! Better than Tom Cruise. 😊
The split in the office is borderline toxic. I thought cleaning the filters was enough but this is a great demo. Should the outside unit be done as well? Pardon my ignorance but is it possible that the outside dust and debris get pulled through the split?
No, it wont pull from the outside. All inside air is completely isolated from the outside air.
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I was hoping you can answer this question, my mini split blows air but only the right side of the coils get cold and collect water moisture and the left side of the coils stay dry and room temperature. What could possibly be causing right side to work but not left. Thank you, any help is much appreciated.
you prolly need a flush to unclog the left side tubes
I assume the power is OFF at the breaker but is there any risk to the motor from the spray or the rinse? Are these motors sealed against water? I understand the electronics/controls and that you protected those, but I am concerned about the blower motor.
I've cleaned literally thousands of units here in Aus and never had an issue with the blower motor being damaged -- never cut power to the units either.
Motor is out of the way of the water.
i have a question my ductless AC unit, the indoor unit when turned on after a few minutes the blower starts to sound like a turboprop plane, any idea what the cause might be. thks
That’s normal it’s the fan wheel turning at high speed to get the temperature down or up to the set temperature.
Blower wheel unbalanced, maybe bushings is creak.
Great demo. Dialog and music were at really different volumes, but helpful nonetheless.
Helpful information but music is a bit loud compare to speaking voices... but good video..👍👍👍👍
How much would I expect to pay for service like that
What are you rinsing with? Water?
is that pressure washer hand-powered?
Where can you get the spray and the plastic rubber for the wash
Are you supposed to let it dry before turning it back on
Very good video. Can I shre with my customers in Brazil?
Dont u think u ahould mention about turning off any power evev before u start anything regarding any maintainance
Arent you suppose to unplug the system if ?
Nice video, very informative. But if you are going to do this, you need to balance the sound levels. Difficult to hear the technician, but the cameraman is more loud enough. And if I turn up the volume to hear the tech, your music jumps in and wakes the kids.
You failed to demonstrate cleaning the blower fan.
Ive tried everything last 6 + Yrs, Blower wheel (Gree) cant be removed. Today i used 2 TBSP laundry soap in a small bathroom type STEAMER, excellent results, thou i have to keep wheel from spinning w/ a long knife or chop stick & do both sides Steamer only holds 350 ml water
Where can I buy one of the cleaning bags like your using and even the water cleaning pressure pump your using? Thank you!
Amazon
I prefer to use a some dawn mixed with water on the blower wheel and coil
What kit do you have for cassettes
How much dose it cost about to clean it like you did
PS, do the outside unit need to be clean as well at same time. ?
From what I’ve heard, it’s worth spraying out the outdoor unit each year
Can you add how to clean the little filters within the larger filters? This was not covered.
I need this same cover
Whats the can foam for a Product?
What the name of that flit he is using to spray inside the face of the air condition
If the filters are cleaned regularly, will that keep from having to actually wash out the unit?
for the most part yes
Hell NO !!! Trust me on this! We have a mini split ( Fujitsu unit 2 ton ) and I keep the filters spotless and our unit still just had mold in it. The tech said mini split units are notorious ( breeding grounds ) for mold and bacteria !!
No but it will prolong how often it needs to be cleaned. They grow mold inside though so I’d do a deep clean like this once a year.
What kind of pressure washer is that
I was going to put 1 of these above my sink in kitchen not sure now
How offten should this be done?
How often does this need to be done?
Are there other annual maintenance steps/checks that need to be done besides cleaning?
once a year should be enough
Vacuum the drain line every 6 months.
In the low pressure washer, are you spraying just water or a cleaning solution?
water to rinse
Why not also clean the drain line?
The blower wheel in my unit is coated with mold or mildew not sure which. I cant get my arm up in there to clean it. What should i do?
I would call your local HVAC professional who has the specialty tools required to actually remove that blower wheel. In the video we did a deep clean without removing the wheel, but it sounds like you will need that wheel removed. Best of luck!
Removing the blower wheel in these thing is usually a huge pain in the ass. But it must be done sometimes. Have fun.
Can you remove the blower wheel?
does cleaning this way damage the fan blade bearings?
Good question, I was thinking that too
@@cj8172 me too. Would be nice to lube them anyway....
Simple advice.. it is not as easy as it seems.. did mine and the indoor unit is now super noisy.. 😢
So now I’m thinking the 1st yr to clean them - spring and fall and see how dirty each is
My LG mini split only cools when it "jet" mode. And even then, it'll only drop the room temp a couple of degrees. When in any other mode(low, med or high) it does nothing. It's only a year old. And ideas why? Contractors in my area are useless, and take weeks or even months to serve you.. so I am on my own until then.
Likely low refrigerant due to a leaking flare
@@marrsheatingandairconditio5891Ok, thanks for the quick response!
oh...Good Explain
Mate, you should see what comes out of the units here in tropical Australia -- so much mould, cockroach poo, dead geckos, gecko eggs, ants, etc..
What's the cost over there for a clean?
Just had a quote for $500/unit in Connecticut
In Puerto Rico $75, 24000 btu
I have a split unit and mine is freezing up inside the unit and the outside tubing. What do I need to do! I called an AC company and they didn’t know anything about the split units.
Shut the unit off, let it thaw out, then check and change your air filter. If that doesn’t work. You likely have low refrigerant or restricted airflow due to a bad blower motor or restricted ductwork.
@@marrsheatingandairconditio5891 thank you so much. The Freon was fully charged and I do clean the filters once a week because of my cats. I will check the top of the unit for dust. I have only had this unit for 15 months.
The shoemaker's shoes, hehe
Where can I buy the plastic water catcher you used in this??
Ebay
Do you know where can I buy the kit
So another lesson - make sure you have room for a ladder to be put in the area
You should have used an air compressor to get all dust and dirt out before wetting it, You dont need the wet chemicals unless theres mold or mildew. Dust and dirt can be blown or brushed out.
Not good for in doors, you'll get dust all over your furniture, better to vacuum as much dust as you can then do this procedure.
AMEN! His way is how a real cleaning rookie would do it. As well, another rookie in video. Bass-ackwards.
FIRST, vacuum with soft horse hair type vacuum hose attachment.
Then the wet clean. IF needed. Never ever blow that fine dust around.
I cannot fathom why there are not replaceable fiber filters on outside of washable ones. A house unit should never need that messy wet clean.
Not removing blower wheel?
Can you please provide the name of the products you used? Spray, etc
Here is a knock off coil cleaner and it has the foam coil cleaner and bag listed with it
You don't tell anyone the most important thing, how to dry it after your done, or when to turn it back on so it doesn't smell? My landlords maintenance man cleaned mine 2 times a far and both times it smelled bad afterwards and he even turned the fan on to help dry it. What's he doing wrong? They called out a professional last year to get the smell out but now she won't pay the plumber anymore so I'm stuck in the same situation!
Which plastic cover is that and where can I get it?
Chris Jones I was going to ask the same question but I don’t think they’re responding
@@adamwest3637 look up speed clean on Amazon you can get the kit or just the bib. Can use a simple pump sprayer to rinse, don’t need the fancy electric pressure washer.
Ebay