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How to care for your outdoor AC unit
Room to breathe, power off, a gentle rinse.
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How to care for your outdoor A C unit. Give it room. Keep about 2 feet clear around the unit: no grass clippings, leaves or shrubs against the fins. Power off first. Before you clean it, turn the system off at the thermostat and switch off the outdoor disconnect. Rinse gently. Rinse the fins with a garden hose, gently. Never use a pressure washer, it bends the fins. Leave the inside to a pro. ENERGY STAR’s spring check-up includes cleaning the coils and checking refrigerant. That part is a job for us. For free maintenance reminders, or to book a free visit, go to cleanairexperts.org.
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