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    Jan 11, 2009, 07:54 PM
    Cleaning My Evaporator Coil
    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?
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    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.
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    Jan 11, 2009, 08:44 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by KC13 View Post
    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?
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    Jan 11, 2009, 09:01 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by smileyfta View Post
    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.
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    Jan 11, 2009, 09:47 PM
    Using any cleaner in Winter will require rinsing.
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    Jan 12, 2009, 01:39 AM
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    Jan 12, 2009, 04:45 AM
    Yes, it is such. ;)
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