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Similar to wall-mounted air conditioners, after a period of use, recessed ceiling air conditioners also accumulate dust and need to be cleaned to maintain operational efficiency and prolong lifespan. Do you know the standardized procedure for cleaning recessed ceiling air conditioners yet? Let's find out in the following article!
Proper Standardized Procedure for Cleaning Recessed Ceiling Air Conditioners
1. Why Should You Perform Regular Cleaning Procedures for Recessed Ceiling Air Conditioners?
Just like other cooling appliances, after a period of use, recessed ceiling air conditioners also require regular cleaning to ensure the maintenance of operational efficiency. Here are the benefits of regular cleaning for recessed ceiling air conditioners:
- Enhances and maintains cooling efficiency over prolonged usage.
- Helps the unit operate smoothly, steadily, and effectively saves electricity.
- Keeps the airflow fresh, contributing to safeguarding everyone's health.
- Detect and promptly address any internal damages in the recessed ceiling air conditioner. This way, you can significantly save on repair costs.
- Extend the lifespan of the equipment.
Cleaning recessed ceiling air conditioners to maintain cooling capacity
2. When to clean recessed ceiling air conditioners
The frequency of cleaning recessed ceiling air conditioners depends on the surrounding environmental conditions. Typically, you should clean recessed ceiling air conditioners every 3 - 6 months. However, if the unit is placed in a dusty environment, you should clean it every 3 - 4 months.
Additionally, you should clean the recessed ceiling air conditioner when you notice the following signs:
- The unit no longer cools effectively despite being set at a low temperature.
- Increased electricity bills due to dirt buildup affecting the unit's operation.
Ceiling-mounted air conditioners emit an unpleasant odor, especially when newly started.
3. Precautions Before Cleaning Recessed Ceiling Air Conditioners
- Disconnect the power supply of the ceiling-mounted air conditioner before cleaning. It's best to disconnect the power for about 5 hours to allow all electrical charges in the unit to dissipate completely.
- Briefly check the current operational status of the recessed ceiling air conditioner.
When cleaning the cooling fan blades, spray water in the direction of airflow to prevent distortion or damage to this component.
Avoid using strong cleaning agents when cleaning the unit.
Minimize water ingress into the electrical circuitry.
4. Details of the Recessed Ceiling Air Conditioner Cleaning Process
4.1. Cleaning the Evaporator Coil
- Step 1: Temporarily move all items below the air conditioner unit elsewhere (if any). Then, sequentially remove the unit cover and filter grille for cleaning purposes.
- Step 2: Remove the circuit board and use a small brush to clean off the accumulated dust. You can use an air blower to remove dust and prevent moisture.
- Step 3: Hang a tarp to shield the surrounding area for the recessed ceiling air conditioner. Then, proceed to spray wash the filter grille, evaporator coil, and internal components one by one. After spraying, use a dry cloth to absorb all water. Additionally, you can use a dryer to quickly dry the sprayed areas.
- Step 4: Remove the covering sheet, dry the water pump and the fan part of the evaporator.
- Step 5: Reassemble the detached parts of the recessed ceiling air conditioner such as the condensate drain pipe, circuit board plug, filter grille, cover,...
Cleaning the Evaporator
4.2. Cleaning for the Condenser
- Step 1: Remove the outer casing of the condenser unit.
- Step 2: Use a water spray to thoroughly clean the fan, condenser coil, and the cover of the condenser unit.
- Step 3: Continue cleaning the exterior of the condenser unit.
- Step 4: Air-dry the cleaned components both inside and outside the condenser unit using a dryer.
- Step 5: Reassemble the components back into their original positions correctly.
Cleaning the recessed ceiling air conditioner's outdoor unit
The process of cleaning a recessed ceiling air conditioner is not overly complicated, but you need to have the right specialized tools and techniques. Therefore, to avoid damaging the equipment, it's best to seek assistance from reputable and professional refrigeration equipment cleaning services.
Above are detailed instructions on the cleaning process for a recessed ceiling air conditioner. Hopefully, you can understand them well for easy monitoring and inspection of technicians during their cleaning process. Finally, remember to clean your recessed ceiling air conditioner regularly to maintain its operational efficiency!
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