A Milford homeowner recently called looking for service on his air conditioning unit. The unit was working hard, but barely managing to keep the home at a steady, comfortable temperature. Upon paying a visit to the home, our technician immediately found the source of the problem – a neglected condenser unit.

Overlooked Spring Clean-Up Common Cause Of Under-Performing Air Conditioner

The condenser, the outside unit of the air conditioner, is a critical component to the unit’s efficiency. Dirt and debris surrounding the condenser can quickly lead to a slew of problems including clogged cooling fins, low coolant, and a dirty blower fan filter.

Tips For Cleaning Your Condenser Unit

It is important to properly clear the area around the condenser of leaves and other yard waste that may have accumulated over the fall and winter. To be safe before cleaning the unit, turn off the power to the condenser. One of the main areas of your cleaning focus should be on the condenser fins. These metallic blades, which surround the unit, are notorious for collecting dirt and dead leaves. This then blocks the airflow, inhibiting the system’s ability to cool the home. These metallic fins are fragile so they should be delicately cleaned with a soft brush, so as to prevent breaking and bending.

After cleaning the fins and clearing the debris from the condenser unit, our technician was able to start up the condenser again for this Milford family. It was immediately clear that the unit was working more efficiently and attaining a cool temperature faster. The homeowner now has a standing reminder in the spring to clean the area around the condenser each year.

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