How to clean a window air conditioner, remove the mold and make it smell better.

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

How to clean a window air conditioner, remove mold and mildew and help keep your A/C cold and smelling fresh!
This SPT air conditioner was still running strong after 5 years:
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  • @johnyracercat
    @johnyracercat4 жыл бұрын

    Most people don't realize the importance of cleaning the units. I was one of them. I through out an old unit full of mold and replaced it yesterday and also started running an air purifier. My cough that I've had for a year is 90% gone already. No telling how toxic that was.

  • @SJP43

    @SJP43

    3 жыл бұрын

    What air purifier do you recommend? In search of one.

  • @johnyracercat

    @johnyracercat

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SJP43 Buy a $20 box fan and tape a 20X20 top rated, 4 inch thick A/C filter to the back of it. $50 investment max. If you want to spend more; Germguardian or similar off of Amazon. Buy an extra filter too or you will never think to change the filter.

  • @Utubin

    @Utubin

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@johnyracercat Do you mean tape filter to the back of box fan and set box fan in close proximity to the window unit?

  • @johnyracercat

    @johnyracercat

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Utubin Yes. Just keep the filter in the same room anywhere. Make sure the airflow through the filter is correct and tape off the sides. Air should only be pulling through the filter.

  • @Utubin

    @Utubin

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@johnyracercat thank you brother. Stay safe. :)

  • @porkyV2
    @porkyV25 жыл бұрын

    this is probably the laziest way to clean the ac. just the way i like it. lol!

  • @perfectlyimperfect2889
    @perfectlyimperfect28894 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this vid! Our AC needs some desperate TLC & we couldn’t find anyone around us that services this sort of AC (just central/split units). This is not only an easy way to clean it ourselves, but also MUCH cheaper than hiring out!

  • @Cerebrosity
    @Cerebrosity4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the info. My new window unit stopped cooling as well after 4 months, and like yourself I cannot remove the unit. Followed your steps, and works great! Bravo!

  • @MrJDL571
    @MrJDL5715 жыл бұрын

    Dude! I cleaned mine today with tilex! Worked great all clean will put in window tomorrow and fire it up!

  • @blueravenchick
    @blueravenchick5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir! I'm going to do this when I get home! I just happen to have that same cleaner already, so YAY!!!

  • @bubbilye4412
    @bubbilye44124 жыл бұрын

    Loving your Bob Ross brush cleaning/rinsing technique, although missed the little giggle part afterwards. Thanks for the tut! :)

  • @aw6707
    @aw67075 жыл бұрын

    Tilex is brilliant! We were having horrible allergies and when I checked our window AC today I noticed the output vent inside was caked with black mold - will be getting Tilex tomorrow for sure.

  • @savedbygraceofjesus6074
    @savedbygraceofjesus60744 жыл бұрын

    Your comments and responses to those commenting are sarcastic as hell, I fricking love it, your hilarious!!! Keep doing you;)

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you dear ;)

  • @abes.4040
    @abes.40404 жыл бұрын

    I have that same STP AC, very powefull unit, but it's kinda loud. It was smelling like mold. Thanks for the video

  • @sflor3798
    @sflor37983 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Realy helpful

  • @ritapoirier6395
    @ritapoirier63955 жыл бұрын

    Oh...that makes sense. Welive in a 3 level townhouse...4 air conditioners...and they are quite heavy for us ..also, sealing them in worked well for 7 years rather all the uninstalls for 4...as well it made sense to leave them year round. However, after 7 years we now discover mould inside one and it explains why my one daughter has been feeling sick with constant headaches! So to be safe, after warching your video...I’ve removed all 4 and the waste management is picking them up. I think we’ll try installing ceiling fans next year and maybe buy a couple of Dyson fans too...$1,000. For that...and the 4 window a/c’s were also $1,000. For 7 years but at what cost to our health breathing all those mould spores?!...but your info is excellent for sure...if we had a man for the heavy lifting and taking the units all apartfor sure...not to mention all the lifting and carring those units up and down the 2 flights of stairs to the outside to maintain each year. Thank you for your advice and all the info and vids,:)

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wow that is a lot of air conditioners! Sounds like it would be more of a pain maintaining all of them. Have you looked into a swamp cooler or duct style central air system? My sister has toxic mold syndrome, from living in it and now she is working on several treatments. Its not pretty.

  • @captainjazzbo8368
    @captainjazzbo83684 жыл бұрын

    I have 2 Frigidaire models. I take mine apart and remove the styrofoam each year and it's not that difficult. The mold can get really bad in there. Just 2 pieces of foam. Easy to take apart the unit, just alot of screws. They are all the same size so you don't have to remember which screw goes where. There is nothing like a good clean AC unit on the first hot day of the season.

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sweet, next time im doing this

  • @vlillac
    @vlillac2 жыл бұрын

    Love it! Thanks 👍

  • @thisaintart
    @thisaintart2 жыл бұрын

    Yooo that thumbnail for this video is legendary!!!! Thanks.

  • @MCKNIGHT92
    @MCKNIGHT925 жыл бұрын

    Ima try this tonight or tomorrow morning!!

  • @passionw2222
    @passionw22223 жыл бұрын

    Very informative

  • @poetrynook962
    @poetrynook9623 жыл бұрын

    I love that you made it look so easy. That's what I want! I do not have a compressor but have canned air. My question is: When I hose the back, it likely will not be totally dry nor will the front for that matter. Is it safe to start using it right away or do you have to wait until the unit is totally dry? I have seen it both ways on youtube.

  • @Heyjaybird
    @Heyjaybird4 жыл бұрын

    Wow awesome. I bought a smoker house.doing remodel and the ac unit is filthy Mcnasty

  • @funnyfarm5555
    @funnyfarm5555 Жыл бұрын

    The front fan draws in air through the fins and expels it through the Adjustable louvers at the top of the unit. Blowing air in the front just blows the dirt deeper into the fins and cooling exchanger; not a good idea in my book, I vacuum mine out. In the rear of the Air conditioner the air is blown out the rear of the air conditioner, so water can be used to some effect to flush the heat exchanger by washing from the rear outside in. the dirt and grime will go out the drain hole in the bottom of the unit., however, we live in the country in farming area and I take the units outside and remove cover , then flush with water as there is a lot of water and crud.

  • @delaneyelliott720
    @delaneyelliott7203 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what i needed just bought it and on startup had a mold smell

  • @TheIRISHBANSHEE89
    @TheIRISHBANSHEE894 жыл бұрын

    This is an easy way to clean a unit but won’t last if there’s mold on the fan and in the fan housing unit.. you have to remove it from the wall or window, take it all apart and clean it good with a mold killer.. but in high humidity regions you’ll have to do this about every 4 months or so

  • @Brian_Gonzales
    @Brian_Gonzales3 жыл бұрын

    Your method was a bit too slow so i ended up just taking out the AC unit but was too lazy to take it apart and ended up chucking it in the pool to clean itself. About 28 hours later i bought a new one Great guide

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    3 жыл бұрын

    Seems legit

  • @BostonBorn
    @BostonBorn3 жыл бұрын

    Jazzy music 🤣 Thanks for the information. 👍🏻

  • @slimfrog7400
    @slimfrog74002 жыл бұрын

    Id like to add, if you do accidentally bend them, you can get combs specifically to comb them out. Fin combs

  • @jabnola
    @jabnola5 жыл бұрын

    If you window AC is spitting water in your house like mine is doing in humid New Orleans. Get a product called Damp Rid. It comes in small mini packets. Place inside the unit near the vents & wola it suck up all the water.

  • @koshnaranek2317

    @koshnaranek2317

    5 жыл бұрын

    If it is dripping inside it is because of one or two reasons. There may not be enough pitch meaning it is not leaning back enough usually 1/4 in tilt is sufficent. It should look like this guy's unit good tilt for drainage. Or your drain channel that lets the water drain from coils to the outside of unit could be stopped up not allowing it to drain. Hope this helps.

  • @michaelteran3844

    @michaelteran3844

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fanblades be slapping the water splashing funk all up in the air....mmmmm

  • @mjb182
    @mjb1822 жыл бұрын

    That distortion pedal 🤘🏼

  • @omairbinenam6337
    @omairbinenam63374 жыл бұрын

    more than 80% of mold and mildew usually sticks on the fan blades of most air conditioner units. don't know about the window types but it requires further opening the unit and I *highly* recommend it as the results can be astonishing.

  • @tararobinson5421

    @tararobinson5421

    4 жыл бұрын

    I used the dust off to spin the blade and further spray

  • @thisaintart

    @thisaintart

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ya that inside fan is disgusting, like, gag, but even after having it cleaned outside, here I am realizing they probably didn’t clean the coils. Smells like a bad foot, new apartment problems… eyy

  • @ritapoirier6395
    @ritapoirier63955 жыл бұрын

    Hi again...sorry to learn abt your sister...hope those treatments will cure her eventually. As per suggestion for central air...our home is forced air gas furnace and therefore central air is definitely doable...unfortunately, we live in subsidized, govmt housing and making any alterations is prohibited...as for a swamp fan...LOL...we haven’t heard of that item...sounds loud though, LOL. I’m happy for now that sleeping is a quiet time ... thanks again ... nice chatting with you. Keep up the good videos 😀

  • @phall777
    @phall7775 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous. Much easier than other KZread Videos.

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey. Thanks!

  • @FrostyBud777
    @FrostyBud7775 жыл бұрын

    I did the same thing but more grew in by the fan. We have to remove the Styrofoam and clean the fan out if you have mold. Mold Will grow literally on the fan blade

  • @caitlinhenshaw5405

    @caitlinhenshaw5405

    5 жыл бұрын

    how do you remove the styrofoam?

  • @captainjazzbo8368

    @captainjazzbo8368

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@caitlinhenshaw5405 I have 2 Frigidaire models. I take mine apart and remove the styrofoam each year and it's not that difficult. The mold can get really bad in there. Just 2 pieces of foam. Easy to take apart the unit, just alot of screws. They are all the same size so you don't have to remember which screw goes where. There is nothing like a good clean AC unit on the first hot day of the season.

  • @Allioops810

    @Allioops810

    4 жыл бұрын

    what do you use to clean the mold off of the styrofoam?

  • @CassandraSusan

    @CassandraSusan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Allison Fields peroxide cleans and kills mold let it dry after cleaning

  • @AshleyAriesK
    @AshleyAriesK3 ай бұрын

    Awesome job. Thanks for makinh this video,cuz all the other 1s have ppl.taking the whole damn unit down & apart & scrubbing every inch in soapy water. I just can't do that,cuz I'm a petite woman & this big ass unit is installed on the 2nd story & in a cut out part of the wall in the loft of my she shed,so I ain't gonna try removing & carrying it down a ladder,by myself,lol..Wonder if i can use my steam cleaner & vinegar instead of the tilex..Got a few air compressors,but the smallest 1,will still be a pain 2 get up the steps & try hooking up then stretching the hose up to use on the unit on a 2-3 step ladder inside the loft...

  • @ProfitXD
    @ProfitXD2 жыл бұрын

    How do you remove the front cover with ac still in window so I can clean inside the vent?

  • @ICACJ
    @ICACJ5 жыл бұрын

    The real question is not why is there a ds-1 pedal on top of the AC, but is it still there nearly a year later?

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    5 жыл бұрын

    Haha good catch...i have it modelled in dsp on the computer now...also, i prefer my jcm900 50w tube distortion for live

  • @sandramcmillan4200
    @sandramcmillan42005 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting!! How long after cleaning did you turn it back on?

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Gosh, I turned it back on after about an hour or so. The outside is made for weather, but unless youve saturated the electrical inside. I wouldnt be too worried. But water is a conductor so safest bet would be to let it dry out.

  • @nathanielcook6166
    @nathanielcook61662 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know how to remove the front so you can wipe down the inside? The fresh air vent seems to be the problem with me getting the front off and I can’t figure out how to get it off.

  • @joshuarenode8130
    @joshuarenode81304 жыл бұрын

    How do you no about an where that thing that will shock you is i just dont wanna clean it an get shocked or hurt myself

  • @irislorikeet4287
    @irislorikeet4287 Жыл бұрын

    Single woman here. I'm on the second floor. I have almost exactly the same unit only 6,000 BTU. So if I unplugged my AC did the front, I have mildew in same kind of slats, also mildew front side way on back wall.. Then get my ladder out climb up with my hose and hose back of it. That would work. I don't have an air hose but could I use some hose water pressure for the back. Thank you so much for video. I have mold in a year old unit ! I had no idea I could spray all sorts of solutions way inside. I await your answer and any other suggestions.

  • @melissaclancy2183
    @melissaclancy21833 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting! I know this was 2 years ago, but if you can help, I'd appreciate: I live in a 2nd floor apartment and can't get to the back/outside of my AC--it's also bolted in, so I can't remove it. What would you recommend? I live in florida, and it's really humid and I live in an area with lots of foliage, so I think the back definitely does need a good wash. I'm renting in an old shitty building so god knows how long it's been since the thing's been cleaned out.

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    3 жыл бұрын

    Alot of units mount from the front. And they sort of balance on the chassis. You are probably better off pulling it out and cleaning it outside. You prob need a friend to help. You could do it lazy like me...but in hindsight i would probably pull mine next time.

  • @fred_on_factorys404

    @fred_on_factorys404

    3 жыл бұрын

    👌🏾👍🏾

  • @btrfly32166
    @btrfly321665 жыл бұрын

    I’m sorry if someone already asked you this but I don’t feel like going through all of the comments! But my question is when you were spraying it from the outside does any of that water/Tilex get inside and leak on your floor?

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    5 жыл бұрын

    Most units have a firewall/foam or barrier that protects from the elements. That being said, it obviously is not completely water tight. You could put a couple towels down to catch anything. Tilex does have bleach too, dont want it to drip and stain your carpet. I did not have any leaks come unside down the wall or floor. Start slow, use common sense.

  • @cruant
    @cruant2 жыл бұрын

    Hey I get I'm late to comment but is there any chance I can just hose the AC down with water? I don't have an air compressor

  • @1130311adam
    @1130311adam3 жыл бұрын

    Zombies!! HaHa!! Didn't clean it outside because of the apocalypse. That explains the unmowed yard that everyone was talking about. Which, btw, I didn't notice because I never look to judge. But I DID notice the distortion pedal and am judging you to be a guitarist of sorts. 😏 Good vid! Thx, dude.

  • @susanarodriguez2216
    @susanarodriguez22163 жыл бұрын

    Hi, on the outside of the unit how did you open the bottom part so that it drains? Thanks!

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    3 жыл бұрын

    There should be a drainplug you can punch out in the chassis

  • @beezer5623
    @beezer56234 жыл бұрын

    Cleaning the back doesn’t do much unless you can get the the fan side of the fins which is inside the unit. You have to remove the case and reach in between the fan blades which is difficult. You need a foaming coil cleaner and a hose

  • @colagiles
    @colagiles Жыл бұрын

    How do you clean the styrofoam inside the vent area?

  • @gannicusnobody7782
    @gannicusnobody77822 жыл бұрын

    What air compressor did you use?

  • @lindyt2171
    @lindyt21715 жыл бұрын

    Question: I have a 3yr old 10,000btu Friedrich window ac that was LOADED with mold. I've worked at cleaning it twice. The area of the impeller is where it is, however, Friedrich has designed their models so that entire area is enclosed in styrofoam. I cannot find a repair center that will clean it, Friedrich is sympathetic, but no help. Do you know of any videos or PDF's that can walk me thru accessing the impeller? The unit is too big and heavy for me to take down the steps and outside. I have been rolling it to the tub to work on it.

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah i mean you are getting deeper in it than I have. It sounds like a design flaw. I would probably push more to the manufacturer. Personally, especially with my sister getting toxic mold sickness, i wouldnt have something in my house withlots of mold anywhere

  • @kristinae-m9001

    @kristinae-m9001

    4 жыл бұрын

    You should use peroxide. It kills mold.

  • @CassandraSusan

    @CassandraSusan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lindy T there is another u tube video on here where the guy actually cuts the styrofoam apart with a knife and cleans it all and puts it back together! Just be careful! Take a lot of pictures or videos with your phone as you tear it apart so you can get it back together

  • @joanzatcky1257
    @joanzatcky1257Ай бұрын

    Will the water that pools after being used in spraying , dry , or is there a way to remove?

  • @confuciuswill1499
    @confuciuswill14995 жыл бұрын

    Hi I’m in a hotel with a large ac unit on the floor It gives out a moldy mildew smell when I️ turn it on . I️ opened the lid and wanted to know if you think I️ can Lysol it out. I’m trying to do it myself before asking maintenance .

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    5 жыл бұрын

    I would leave anything to do with hotels and how it effects other people/guests up to the professionals/maintenance!

  • @poetrynook962
    @poetrynook9623 жыл бұрын

    Oh, I did notice you had some bent fins. If you still have the unit you might want to straighten them.

  • @pamelag7553
    @pamelag75532 жыл бұрын

    Great video, and just throw that air filter in a sink of sudsy warm water, or at least spray with windex/counter top spray cleaner and RINSE OFF. Who wants all that gunk back in your air space? ;D

  • @notyrants
    @notyrants5 жыл бұрын

    i had 2 spts. they are mold magnets. cheap chinese materials.

  • @ndavis80
    @ndavis80 Жыл бұрын

    One thing you failed to get to that always has mold growing on it...is the blower fan blades and Styrofoam walls around it. Pain in the butt to clean without removing unit from the wall.

  • @mw7882
    @mw78824 жыл бұрын

    Omg I have been living here on the third floor for 10 years. I have been cleaning the filter and always disliked the damp smell it blows out at the beginning of the summer but I had no idea that I could clean the AC without breaking it. Help. Is it too late?

  • @1991USsoldier

    @1991USsoldier

    3 жыл бұрын

    No. Never too late, just more effort

  • @stefaniedejesus3769
    @stefaniedejesus37692 жыл бұрын

    But how u clean the inside

  • @barbkriner2374
    @barbkriner23744 жыл бұрын

    I like it cause we live in a high rise and can't take our ac out of the window we could do that to the front but wouldn't be able to do that on the outside cause we live on the six floor..

  • @Charlie_sandy

    @Charlie_sandy

    4 жыл бұрын

    BARB KRINER I’m in the same situation. I have a second window next to my ac and took a jug of water and poured it on the top. My ac is leaking indoors and trying to find the drain hole is a pain because my arm can only reach so far.

  • @barbkriner2374

    @barbkriner2374

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bijou My boyfriend actually did the inside part it actually made a difference it doesn't smell like mold right now . We can't do the outside part right now we live on the sixth floor and in housing we have to pay to get it taken out and put back in. My boyfriend got CLR mold and mildew bleach free foaming action stain remover he brushed it down first then sprayed it down left it sit for 10 minutes and wipe it down and left in dry. He said it hardly any smell he said its was like a clean smell.

  • @jessiehassler1236
    @jessiehassler123616 күн бұрын

    Go to a beauty supply, get a big hair color brush, works great on the aluminum coils, also barbacide, antifungal, antiviral, antibacterials... Also get at a beauty supply

  • @poetrynook962
    @poetrynook9623 жыл бұрын

    When you say some units have a capacitor does that mean that turning off the unit and unplugging it is not enough to keep you safe when you clean the unit? I think most units have them don't they?

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    3 жыл бұрын

    www.quora.com/Does-a-capacitor-lose-its-charge-once-it-is-disconnected-from-the-power-source

  • @Verkoeyen87
    @Verkoeyen873 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Would this process work on a through the wall unit/sleeve?? Probably without the pouring of water on the back..I just bought my first through the wall unit this year and it is starting to smell a bit musty now that summer is winding down and I live next to a factory and the people downstairs smoke very heavily. Want to get it as clean as I can, as it’s 6ft off the ground and in a sleeve that it took forever to get into lol.. Thanks! (not sure if you’re still answering questions on this video)

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    3 жыл бұрын

    clean it, clean it gooooood as you want.. of course you remove it and take it apart is the best, but scale it back as you have to... I only did the back for all the leaves and sticks and crap

  • @Verkoeyen87

    @Verkoeyen87

    3 жыл бұрын

    Now I do it myself! Thanks!! I’ll try your method!! 🙂 let you know how it works 🤞👍

  • @tungyoph7538

    @tungyoph7538

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Verkoeyen87 how’d it work? 😂

  • @Verkoeyen87

    @Verkoeyen87

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tungyoph7538 🤣 I chose to try something else.. Self rinsing Coil cleaner from Canadian tire and concrobium spray. Seems to be working well! Sprayed the coils down with coil cleaner first and let sit for a few days..then I sprayed the front coils, back coils and inside pan with concrobium. Let both dry and it seems to be working well. I just turned it on this week because it’s been so warm.. fingers crossed it does the job!! Lol

  • @SciFiArtman
    @SciFiArtman4 жыл бұрын

    What does the distortion unit have to do with anything? I thought the point here was to get it "clean"!? I'd think a compressor would be a bigger help. :)

  • @dannyo9272

    @dannyo9272

    4 жыл бұрын

    SciFiArtMan lol same question i had

  • @soruyo2266
    @soruyo2266Ай бұрын

    It how you clean the inside of the stair foam it get mold there two and that gets inside ur room

  • @lovesthebass
    @lovesthebass3 жыл бұрын

    Just pull it every winter, open the unit up completely, clean it out with lightly soapy water, a hose and a brush. Then store it back in it's carton or cover with a garbage bag or something for the winter until it gets warm again. Comes out working as new every year.

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    3 жыл бұрын

    ^ annual blow up doll maintenance ^

  • @lovesthebass

    @lovesthebass

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nowidoitmyself2954 Lies. My blow up dolls are used year round.

  • @BoardWalkToke
    @BoardWalkToke4 жыл бұрын

    I have the same Mobo lol

  • @JTBivens
    @JTBivens3 жыл бұрын

    Takes out air filter meant to help well...filter dust and stuff from the air........then blows dust right back into the air inside the home.......without a mask.......

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    3 жыл бұрын

    ... at least I have chicken ...

  • @danielcraig5944
    @danielcraig59443 жыл бұрын

    Is it safe to spray things into the vent?? Is Lysol or Microban ok or just soap and water? I have a horrible odor in my bedroom right now. Please help. Thank you in advance.

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    3 жыл бұрын

    You mean the vent blowing output air? I wouldnt see why not,although if you dont find the source, its just a cover... you got dirty drawers somewheres 😂

  • @cortedemico
    @cortedemico4 жыл бұрын

    next video: how to clean dust out of a PC. lol

  • @reginadelarosa4427
    @reginadelarosa44275 жыл бұрын

    Where Do they sell the spray??

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    5 жыл бұрын

    The canned air? Most stores... Tilex or anti fungal cleaner, I would guess the same its a major brand I would assume most store shelves.

  • @ashleyflicker1646

    @ashleyflicker1646

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wal-Mart or any other store!

  • @nightstringers
    @nightstringers2 жыл бұрын

    I spray my filter with cleaner then wash it out with the shower nozzle

  • @Carbonx007
    @Carbonx0075 жыл бұрын

    But the mold is on the other side of ur vents..on that wheel that kicks out the air...gotta pull those vent covers off..

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good feedback, thanks. I will be doing this next round for sure

  • @Carbonx007

    @Carbonx007

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@nowidoitmyself2954 if ur a lil handy..u can actually take the whole shell off few screws and get to that wheel ..

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Carbonx007 Your mom is a little handy ;l

  • @FrostyBud777

    @FrostyBud777

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have to clean the fan and around it as well as black mold is growing. I haven’t been feeling well either. Probably due to the black mold.

  • @ALynnGant
    @ALynnGant2 жыл бұрын

    Instead of Tilex to kill mold, I'm going to try this out using Concobrium. Let's see how that works.

  • @jasmineconnors5756
    @jasmineconnors57562 жыл бұрын

    What happens if one of the blue fins are bent?

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Are you cleaning a dolphin?

  • @derkiy2100
    @derkiy21005 жыл бұрын

    Cleaning with a harsh chemical like Tilex , one will be inhaling that. A preferred solution would be water, vinegar , and drops of Dawn liquid detergent.

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    5 жыл бұрын

    If there are mold spores you need to mitigate with an anti fungal, wear a respirator... but im pretty sure youll also get super powers.

  • @lindyt2171

    @lindyt2171

    5 жыл бұрын

    I find that products like Tilex are barely sufficient for the bathroom surfaces. When I am dealing with REAL mold and mildew (especially in hard to reach and maintain areas), I use the real stuff like "Mold Control". It gets to the roots of mold spores and prevents future growth. Bleach with bleach out the discoloration, but it does not kill the root.

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@lindyt2171 Youre right in that bleach will not kill mold alone. You, in fact, need a anti fungal to kill spores. Buttttttt tilex actually has bleach and anti fungal.

  • @koshnaranek2317

    @koshnaranek2317

    5 жыл бұрын

    Frost king coil cleaner. I purchased it from ace hardware $10.99 for a big can.

  • @no_peace

    @no_peace

    5 жыл бұрын

    Bleach kills mold. The problem with bleach on porous substances is that mold within the material won't be exposed to the bleach, so the spores won't die and will grow if the material gets wet again. Tilex is designed for removing mold from non-porous materials

  • @ScottAT
    @ScottAT4 жыл бұрын

    Do you think Lysol would work ?

  • @1991USsoldier

    @1991USsoldier

    3 жыл бұрын

    Scrubbing bubbles. Lysol IS anti mold and mildew but you need to brush it after soaking it SEVERAL times.

  • @sofiasimcox5929
    @sofiasimcox59293 жыл бұрын

    Stupid lol. I was looking for a video of how to clean it without removing it. Wondering if I can hose it down while attached to the window, lol? The water will drain out the back right?

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    3 жыл бұрын

    90 percent of the unit hangs outside right? So its meant to have weather. That being said, I hosed out the back of the unit with power off and the unit unplugged, Removing leaves,dirt grime etc. If i were to do this all again... I would remove the unit with a friend and clean it outside...

  • @lydiag6245
    @lydiag62454 жыл бұрын

    "Awsome" is the best cleaner for grease, smoke from cigs and just dirt, that you can find. Dollar Store or Family Dollar is the best place to get it for $1.00 a bottle. and it looks like you need mow the back yard.

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    4 жыл бұрын

    Can awesome mow yards?

  • @philwhipple4557

    @philwhipple4557

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@nowidoitmyself2954 I've already tried that and no it wouldn't do it. But really your yard is a mess.

  • @maintenancehomestead7612
    @maintenancehomestead76124 жыл бұрын

    Permanent charge huh?! Call NASA!

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    3 жыл бұрын

    Already did, I got a nice rocket pin ;) But yeah, not permanent. But in some cases - quite a long time days/weeks/months +

  • @bdsaints1986
    @bdsaints19865 жыл бұрын

    Why leave it in to clean it?

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    5 жыл бұрын

    You can take it out... I dont because i dont want to break the caulking on it right now

  • @bdsaints1986

    @bdsaints1986

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@nowidoitmyself2954 ohhh ok cool just wondering. I'm watching A TON of vids on how to do this on my own and was just curious bc most are done outside. I unfortunately have no hose hook up at my apartment so I'm trying to figure out how to do this 😂

  • @jackhays2645
    @jackhays26455 жыл бұрын

    Take it apart outside and clean it right. He's just pushing the crud inside the fan housing and hamster wheel

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    5 жыл бұрын

    Totally dude! If you have a hamster wheel, definately more crud to clean ;)

  • @DesiFR25
    @DesiFR254 жыл бұрын

    Just replace the ac

  • @rherman729
    @rherman7294 жыл бұрын

    this is helpful but you didn't show how to remove the drain ; guess I have to figure that out myself!

  • @1991USsoldier

    @1991USsoldier

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its just a hole. Poke it with a stick.

  • @richardalvarado-ik9br
    @richardalvarado-ik9br5 жыл бұрын

    Your video won't download......why?

  • @yaircastillo2064
    @yaircastillo20643 жыл бұрын

    So wait! What happens if those are bent?!

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    3 жыл бұрын

    When condenser fins or evaporator fins are bent or when they get clogged it causes a major restriction in air flow that would usually pass through the air conditioning system, which means a decrease in efficiency for the entire AC You can bent them back yourself or buy a "fin comb" to do it easier

  • @yaircastillo2064

    @yaircastillo2064

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nowidoitmyself2954 thank you for the reply, and the video! I couldn’t take off the filter from the slot, there was a pice of the unit that was holding the filter. Forced it out, and it dented the fins!

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@yaircastillo2064 www.amazon.com/puxyblue-FCR6-Straighten-Evaporator-Condensor/dp/B093GN9BBM/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=fin+comb&qid=1624294722&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEySDZBWUlKUzZNOFhQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDk0NzYzMTVXUlo2WjQ1QVZMVCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzAyMTgxMllPNVdUUUlWWE9JOSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

  • @ginoasci2876
    @ginoasci2876 Жыл бұрын

    No way. You should watch some videos on youtube about how to really clean a window A/C. some people take it all apart and by the looks of it, if you don’t take it apart you’re not going to get all the mold out of it. take it apart LOL

  • @daisy3690
    @daisy36902 жыл бұрын

    no go

  • @judymanuel4314
    @judymanuel43142 жыл бұрын

    But you just sprayed all the dust and pollen back into the room air and the air conditioner will just suck it out and be dirty again!

  • @johncooley81
    @johncooley815 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! The whole front of these machines will come off just so you know.

  • @no_peace
    @no_peace5 жыл бұрын

    Bleach kills mold...tilex is bleach

  • @craigstern2902
    @craigstern29022 жыл бұрын

    Lol pull it out & use vinegar & water. It's the only way to clean the housing where the mold generally is.

  • @ritapoirier6395
    @ritapoirier63955 жыл бұрын

    Aren’t you blowing all that dust and mould into the indoor air?...or are you in the garage?

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    5 жыл бұрын

    Family gone and box fan and open door was used, but also neutralized with tilex. We have a hepa air cleaner in house as well. Ultimately your best bet would be to remove the unit and clean it outside. But live on the edge and drive 15 in a 10 zone

  • @brandonloeffler

    @brandonloeffler

    5 жыл бұрын

    Should have took filter out side and Clean with water hose

  • @ladylo-fi6979

    @ladylo-fi6979

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@nowidoitmyself2954 What kind of HEPA air cleaner do you have?

  • @adriananoelle4699
    @adriananoelle46995 жыл бұрын

    The yellowing on the thermostat would give me nightmares.

  • @LeftysRage
    @LeftysRage5 жыл бұрын

    Why not just clean it outside

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    5 жыл бұрын

    Because zombies.

  • @sultanmehmoodghaznavi6312
    @sultanmehmoodghaznavi63125 жыл бұрын

    People still use window ACs? they were the best though

  • @ashleyflicker1646

    @ashleyflicker1646

    5 жыл бұрын

    Cheaper in my opinion.

  • @BeLikeNexus
    @BeLikeNexus5 жыл бұрын

    Wait did this dude just shake his compressed air before using it....

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    5 жыл бұрын

    Not only did I shake it, but I also drive 15 mph in 10 zone on the regular.

  • @MICHGO1
    @MICHGO14 жыл бұрын

    WHEN YOU GOT BAD MIKING THE SOLUTION APPARENTLY IS DROWN OUT THE VOICE WITH MUSIC.

  • @wonk40

    @wonk40

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤡

  • @justforthetv
    @justforthetv4 жыл бұрын

    Unplug it? What?! Why on earth lmao jk

  • @user-df9om2lt1o
    @user-df9om2lt1o Жыл бұрын

    😅😅❤س0:04

  • @ronybonilla608
    @ronybonilla6083 жыл бұрын

    Wron way extremely dangerous procedure

  • @pauljohnson1991
    @pauljohnson19913 жыл бұрын

    You didn't even clean the most crucial area 🤦‍♂️

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    3 жыл бұрын

    Is this click bait??

  • @donrech4553
    @donrech45535 жыл бұрын

    Blowing that dust inside and breathing it is very bad for your future.

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    5 жыл бұрын

    This. Or driving 15 in a 10 zone... living on the edge...

  • @eddieortiz57
    @eddieortiz574 жыл бұрын

    NEVER USE AIR TO CLEAN A COIL LIKE HE DID... ALL IT DOES IS PUSH THE DIRT AND DUST IN

  • @nowidoitmyself2954

    @nowidoitmyself2954

    3 жыл бұрын

    Never put salt in your eyes

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