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jodeb720
Explorer
Aug 15, 2021

Best Cleanser for Condenser Cleaning for AC?

I did a search - and there's a host of answers.

the most common were 409 cleaner, Dawn dishwashing soap, Simple Green.

What's the most effective cleaner to remove all the crud from the condenser/eveaporator?

Thanks

Josh

13 Replies

  • udidwht's avatar
    udidwht
    Explorer
    Aug 22, 2021
    Use this...

    https://www.amazon.com/Cleaner-Ounce-Aerosol-Clear-Yellow/dp/B099J9YRMY
  • jjrbus's avatar
    jjrbus
    Explorer
    Aug 19, 2021
    I have asked a few times about simple green, there is simple green and simple green foaming coil cleaner. Which one are the experts using??? Never got an answer??

    VINEGAR!!!! OMG
  • wolfe10's avatar
    wolfe10
    Explorer
    Aug 16, 2021
    Any box store will have aluminum-friendly condenser/evaporator cleaner.

    Rinse with fresh water.
  • jodeb720's avatar
    jodeb720
    Explorer
    Aug 16, 2021
    @OldWizard,won't the acid in the vinegar corrode the fins?

    Thanks guys. I took the 5er back to night - almost done with my floor - but I know the AC unit needs a good cleaning!

    That's next weekend.
  • Lynnmor's avatar
    Lynnmor
    Explorer
    Aug 15, 2021
    Since you are dealing with thin aluminum parts that are holding high pressure, it would be best to use a product that won't promote corrosion.
  • DrewE's avatar
    DrewE
    Explorer II
    Aug 15, 2021
    An old toothbrush or something similar to scrub with (carefully) can also be helpful.

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