Most homeowners can accomplish minor maintenance and repairs on their own if they are smart enough to read and follow a few basic tips.

I decided that I would try to clean the condenser on my air conditioner myself after reading the manual and following a few online tips. First and foremost you need to always make sure to turn the power off to the unit before trying to do anything relating to cleaning it. The manual instructed me on how to do this using the kill switch that was installed not far from the outside unit. Once that was done I was able to remove the exterior housing and expose the condenser to begin the cleaning process. First I was able to use a Shop-Vac to remove the leaves and debris that have blown in over the course of the winter and following that I begin cleaning the condenser coils themselves. The website I checked recommended using a simple cleaner solution and using care in cleaning so that I didn’t bend any of the panels on the condenser. By performing this simple task the unit will run more efficiently and I made sure to change the filter once I completed the job as well. I will still have my system maintenanced at least once a year but at least I know I am doing the best I can to improve its efficiency and prolong the life of the unit. Taking care of simple things like cleaning and changing filters yourself can save you a significant amount of money in the long run because your system will more than likely need less repairs.

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