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    May 27, 2008, 02:57 AM
    How do I clean an evaporator coil
    How do I clean an evaporator coil?
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    Jun 1, 2008, 09:47 AM
    Very carefully with a brush. If this is under your refrig, then use a long handled brush that you can buy at a hardware store or at Walmart for about $4. If this is for your a/c then you can use an old soft toothbrush taking care not to bend any of the fins.
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    Jun 2, 2008, 05:45 PM
    If it is a/c units I always used a soft birstle bruch with bio degradable degreaser. I concur with twinkiedooter!
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