Home Aircon

[Mkl22]

Mine with attached toilet and use baby powder too... windows don't open though

 

its the dampness and powder for sure.

 

One way to combat the powder is to use a pre filter. I use daiso aircon filters to trap the dust so that the fins and fan blades do not get clogged up so fast.

[Lala81]

When i first moved in, i considered want to clean myself.

But after seeing the professionals do it, haha i rather pay pple to do it.

 

Anyone knows a good service adhoc one?

GC the guy who did it for me, quite good. but bit expensive for once off, their package one, must be done quarterly type.

 

i use the following to clean. but got to be free to do lah

 

1) karcher steam cleaner

 

All i can say that karcher products are ridiculously loud. I will never buy another karcher product.

Really baka insanely loud with zero soundproofing in the device. >110-120db easily

[Rayleigh]

I'm wondering whether we can take out the blower drum to wash ourselves.

 

Saw some YouTube demo, its v complicated.

 

Blowers always coated with dust.

 

I can get access to it by taking out the louvers. Use cloth to wipe it. But not good enough. Dust are still within the grooves.

 

I do dismantle the fan coil unit and wash the blower myself. How did i learn to dismantle? When my aircon was newly installed, it experienced a mechanical fault, the servicing team came to perform a diagnostic test. During the process, I asked lots of questions and I requested an elderly technician to show me how to dismantle. I can still remember him and he patiently showed me the procedure. That was how I pick up the skill. Seven years liao, I have been doing the cleaning myself. However, I will have to stick to the same brand for subsequent aircon as it is the only brand I know how to dismantle. hahaha.......

 

Fan coil blower is not easy to clean. It is brittle and gaps between are so narrow not to mention that there are hundreds of gaps on the blower. Usually i soak it in breach solution or hot soda water. It is tiring but the satisfaction arises from the fresh air and efficient air flow after each clean. It is important to maintain a clean blower to maximize the air flow at highest efficiency.

 

 

Edited April 15, 2015 by Rayleigh

[Donut]

 

i use the following to clean. but got to be free to do lah

 

1) karcher steam cleaner

 

2) water spray

 

3) lots of rugs placed on the floor

 

basically the theory is this: water + steam pressure will unclog the dirt from the fan lourvers and the metallic fins. the water will carry the dirt dowm from the aircon. thats is why you need lots of rugs. arm power got to be strong also because the water spray not exactly light unless you do from a tall ladder.

 

remember the steam cleaner, only use the steam only, cannot use all the brush. wait make spoil the aircon. no physical contact of steam cleaner equipement and aircon. aircon very delcate

watering spray alone not good enought because no pressure

 

steam cleaner alone not good enough because no medium to trap dirt

 

water + steam = clean

steam cleaner 100 plus a bit can already, no need very powerful one

 

water dont spray too much, wait splash everywhere

 

dont go and spray the circuit board portion, that one is owneself look for trouble

 

yours is probably the best DIY way.

 

Damm, why can't air con companies air con to be more user friendly in DIY cleaning

 

I always see this product Aircon Care that allows ppl to clean the air con, using the water spray and some chemicals

 

I do dismantle the fan coil unit and wash the blower myself. How did i learn to dismantle? When my aircon was newly installed, it experienced a mechanical fault, the servicing team came to perform a diagnostic test. During the process, I asked lots of questions and I requested an elderly technician to show me how to dismantle. I can still remember him and he patiently showed me the procedure. That was how I pick up the skill. Seven years liao, I have been doing the cleaning myself. However, I will have to stick to the same brand for subsequent aircon as it is the only brand I know how to dismantle. hahaha.......

 

Fan coil blower is not easy to clean. It is brittle and gaps between are so narrow not to mention that there are hundreds of gaps on the blower. Usually i soak it in breach solution or hot soda water. It is tiring but the satisfaction arises from the fresh air and efficient air flow after each clean. It is important to maintain a clean blower to maximize the air flow at highest efficiency.

 

 

 

thanks. you are lucky to have someone teaching you.

 

i'm quite tempted to sign up for air con maintenance course in ITE.

[Lala81]

 

I do dismantle the fan coil unit and wash the blower myself. How did i learn to dismantle? When my aircon was newly installed, it experienced a mechanical fault, the servicing team came to perform a diagnostic test. During the process, I asked lots of questions and I requested an elderly technician to show me how to dismantle. I can still remember him and he patiently showed me the procedure. That was how I pick up the skill. Seven years liao, I have been doing the cleaning myself. However, I will have to stick to the same brand for subsequent aircon as it is the only brand I know how to dismantle. hahaha.......

 

Fan coil blower is not easy to clean. It is brittle and gaps between are so narrow not to mention that there are hundreds of gaps on the blower. Usually i soak it in breach solution or hot soda water. It is tiring but the satisfaction arises from the fresh air and efficient air flow after each clean. It is important to maintain a clean blower to maximize the air flow at highest efficiency.

 

 

 

Ha i asked the man to show me last visit. He showed me, but ... forgot liao

[Johnnylim]

 

Ha i asked the man to show me last visit. He showed me, but ... forgot liao

Next time take video

[Adrianli]

thanks. you are lucky to have someone teaching you.

 

i'm quite tempted to sign up for air con maintenance course in ITE.

 

You can sign up at any Home-fix outlet as member. Then select the various available workshop to attend. Or suggest to them which course u interested and they gather numbers to conduct the workshop.

 

I am a member and always receive their newsletter. But do note the courses got no certification one, just enough knowledge for one's DIY.

 

http://www.home-fix.com/home-fix-workshop-events-list

[Lala81]

Next time take video

 

haha try to act too smart, thought i sure remember how.

Lol false confidence...

[Happily1986]

 

I do dismantle the fan coil unit and wash the blower myself. How did i learn to dismantle? When my aircon was newly installed, it experienced a mechanical fault, the servicing team came to perform a diagnostic test. During the process, I asked lots of questions and I requested an elderly technician to show me how to dismantle. I can still remember him and he patiently showed me the procedure. That was how I pick up the skill. Seven years liao, I have been doing the cleaning myself. However, I will have to stick to the same brand for subsequent aircon as it is the only brand I know how to dismantle. hahaha.......

 

Fan coil blower is not easy to clean. It is brittle and gaps between are so narrow not to mention that there are hundreds of gaps on the blower. Usually i soak it in breach solution or hot soda water. It is tiring but the satisfaction arises from the fresh air and efficient air flow after each clean. It is important to maintain a clean blower to maximize the air flow at highest efficiency.

 

 

 

Just playing the devil's advocate here. In my opinion, it is not very wise to perform PM for your fan coil unit FCU this way. I think that performing in-situ cleaning/washing is more advisable for the following reasons.

 

1. If you stick to a PM frequency of 3 months, you hardly will end up with such a clogged up FCU which requires drastic cleaning i.e. dismantling.

 

2. The refrigerant gas is in a closed loop. Every time you dismantle the FCU, you essentially have to create an open loop and you are in fact creating an open loop everytime you take down the FCU. Bear in mind the wear and tear of the fitting joints. Unless you are able to perform a system leak rate check which i doubt so.

 

3. Also the FCU is very fragile due to the compactness of the entire setup. If there is a hole in the heat exchanger coil, you can try to epoxy the hole but otherwise game over.

 

4. Why run the risk of condemning your FCU over an additional 15% cleaning efficiency?

[Blueblueman]

Hi all, I understand after years of usage if there's a leak at fancoil or pipe is inevitable

 

But any bros here noticed your outdoor unit aka compressor or condenser got leakage??

 

My new Panasonic leaking and agent saying it's very normal due to condensation

 

And thing is I got 2 outdoor unit while only one leaks

 

Feeling cham for a new unit

[Yslim79]

 

 

Erm Condensation is normal but not the leakage. If drainage is ok then water from condensation should be drained off properly with no leaking.

 

Depending on your configuration, maybe 1 of the compressor is over utilized?

[Kb27]

The only thing aircon can leak is gas.

 

When you see water, it's always atmospheirc moisture condensed into water.

[Blueblueman]

The only thing aircon can leak is gas.

 

When you see water, it's always atmospheirc moisture condensed into water.

Yes, that's what the agent technician told me.

Saying our climate that's why condensation takes place

 

But then I got 2 units and on at the same time.

Puzzled

Erm Condensation is normal but not the leakage. If drainage is ok then water from condensation should be drained off properly with no leaking.

 

Depending on your configuration, maybe 1 of the compressor is over utilized?

I can't put it as leakage, sorry for confusion

 

We on one compressor for 8 hrs, nothing found underneath the compressor

We on the other compressor for 8 hrs, it's always damp underneath this compressor

[Kb27]

Yes, that's what the agent technician told me.

Saying our climate that's why condensation takes place

 

But then I got 2 units and on at the same time.

Puzzled

 

I can't put it as leakage, sorry for confusion

 

We on one compressor for 8 hrs, nothing found underneath the compressor

We on the other compressor for 8 hrs, it's always damp underneath this compressor

 

I happened to clean my compressor today.

It was "leaking" below.

 

Well, actually, it was due to the 2 cold pipes hidden beneath the cover and water condensed there.

Once there's cold pipes, you will see water.

 

They are wrapped in insulation, sometimes it trapped condensed water, which is probably far worse.

 

I removed the cover and see how it goes.

[Blueblueman]

Wa bro u know how to clean own compressor? Impressive haha must be a handy man

 

Ya Ya that's what the agent trying to explain and my wife ex colg who does electrical n air con say it's the internal compressor insulation

Whether they wrap properly or sub standard is heng or sway n agent state in its manual that this condensation aka abit leak is fine

 

I attached a photo to show u thanks

 

 

 

 

I happened to clean my compressor today.

It was "leaking" below.

 

Well, actually, it was due to the 2 cold pipes hidden beneath the cover and water condensed there.

Once there's cold pipes, you will see water.

 

They are wrapped in insulation, sometimes it trapped condensed water, which is probably far worse.

 

I removed the cover and see how it goes.

[Mustank]

Wa bro u know how to clean own compressor? Impressive haha must be a handy man

 

Ya Ya that's what the agent trying to explain and my wife ex colg who does electrical n air con say it's the internal compressor insulation

Whether they wrap properly or sub standard is heng or sway n agent state in its manual that this condensation aka abit leak is fine

 

I attached a photo to show u thanks

 

 

 

 

Reminds me of those jav panty there lao jarp

Compressor, just use water hose go and spray abit can already

But please do so only only very big rain day

[Blueblueman]

Reminds me of those jav panty there lao jarp

Compressor, just use water hose go and spray abit can already

But please do so only only very big rain day

What? Take water spray at compressor this issue will solve??

 

I really got a hose haha

 

But I will not do it first haha

[Mustank]

What? Take water spray at compressor this issue will solve??

 

I really got a hose haha

 

But I will not do it first haha