View Full Version : Cleaning My Evaporator Coil
smileyfta
Jan 11, 2009, 07:54 PM
I need to clean my evaporator coil on my Central HVAC (heat pump) unit. I have used a softbristle brush on my sweeper and there are still fuzzy stuff left up there. I am don't want to damage or bend my coils so what do you suggest I can use to get the rest off? Would Scrubbing Bubbles work OK or would that damage the coils? I know they sell a non rinse coil cleaner but I live in rural area and not sure where I could get it. Thought Scrubbing Bubbles might work and not hurt the system.
Is there an alternative to Rinse Free Coil Cleaner?
KC13
Jan 11, 2009, 08:19 PM
The rinse-free cleaner should only be used in warm weather; running the a/c actually provides the rinse action. Otherwise, the safest "cleaner" to use is hot water in a pump sprayer. Use caution not to wet the motor.
smileyfta
Jan 11, 2009, 08:44 PM
The rinse-free cleaner should only be used in warm weather; running the a/c actually provides the rinse action. Otherwise, the safest "cleaner" to use is hot water in a pump sprayer. Use caution not to wet the motor.
What about using Scrubbing Bubbles?
KC13
Jan 11, 2009, 09:01 PM
What about using Scrubbing Bubbles?Sure, if by Scrubbing Bubbles you mean coil cleaner. Or if by coil you mean toilet. I wouldn't recommend it as it is not recommended for this use on the can. HVAC manufacturers' research and testing has established a link between airborne chemical elements and indoor coil failure. Cleaning products are rather high on the list of culprits.
KC13
Jan 11, 2009, 09:47 PM
Using any cleaner in Winter will require rinsing.
hvac1000
Jan 12, 2009, 01:39 AM
Cleanup
KC13
Jan 12, 2009, 04:45 AM
Yes, it is such. ;)