coil cleaners for homeowner

[grizzzlle]

Reading several threads about coil cleaners and don't want to jack the current thread. Do you guys recommend any cleaners for the homeowner to use? The fields around me are about done for the year being mowed and tilled so I usually like to wash my house with 30 second cleaner but am not sure what is in it. Sounds like simple green might attack aluminum. How about bubbling car soap?

Thanks for your time.

[beachtech]

assuming you're talking about cleaning your outdoor coils, by speaking of the fields nearby.

there are specific outdoor coil cleaners that we use in the industry, they are pretty strong, and if not handled properly can cause serious injury to you. So if you decide that this is something that you want to tackle yourself, please read the safety documents that come with the cleaners :) The only place that i've seen outdoor coil cleaners is at a supply house for HVAC companies.

If you are talking about the indoor coils, there should be a clean and care information that came with the system. the installing contractor should have left this information with you. if not, i know most manufacturers recommend cleaning with a mild detergent, such a dawn dishwashing soap. If there is a brand label on your coil, you can probably snoop around that manu's website and see what they recommend for homeowners.

having a scheduled preventive maintenance plan with a local contractor would be the best, not only would they be doing this routine cleaning, they would also be checking your system to make sure it is safe and operating properly :)

best of luck to you :)

[Gib's Son]

If you are cleaning your coils once a year by yourself I seriously doubt any type cleaner is required. I am surrounded by agriculture myself and I just hose it down with straight water as needed.

[grizzzlle]

Yes I was speaking about the outdoor coil. I would rather not use any harsh chemicals but don't like how dirty the thing looks after the fields have been worked. I was going to wash it along with the house but don't want to use that cleaner on it. I was thinking on covering it and washing it later. Originally I thought the first rain would have washed it clean but it more or less made it look worse on the outside. My installer was already out for the units checkup and I would hate to call him out because I want the unit to look nice. I guess I should actually be asking what kind of soap can I use on the shroud around the coil and not have to worry about getting it on the coil.

[beachtech]

Yes I was speaking about the outdoor coil. I would rather not use any harsh chemicals but don't like how dirty the thing looks after the fields have been worked. I was going to wash it along with the house but don't want to use that cleaner on it. I was thinking on covering it and washing it later. Originally I thought the first rain would have washed it clean but it more or less made it look worse on the outside. My installer was already out for the units checkup and I would hate to call him out because I want the unit to look nice. I guess I should actually be asking what kind of soap can I use on the shroud around the coil and not have to worry about getting it on the coil.

I wash the outside of the units I maintenance with turtle car wash soap. No fear of damaging the coil with that at all :)

[grizzzlle]

Thanks. That's along the lines I have started thinking. Just wanted to make sure. Thinking about waxing it but wife will call me nuts.

[Gib's Son]

Thanks. That's along the lines I have started thinking. Just wanted to make sure. Thinking about waxing it but wife will call me nuts.

Be sure and use something like Mequires Mirror Glaze #2 before applying a high quality Carnuba wax. Racing stripes would also help it to perform better too. :angel: Just joshin with you....but I agree with your assessment of what your wife would think.:couchhide:

I still say soap/ cleaning solution is not required for a coil that is cleaned on a regular basis.

[Pascone10]

Be sure and use something like Mequires Mirror Glaze #2 before applying a high quality Carnuba wax. Racing stripes would also help it to perform better too. :angel: Just joshin with you....but I agree with your assessment of what your wife would think.:couchhide:

I still say soap/ cleaning solution is not required for a coil that is cleaned on a regular basis.


Great idea on the racing stripes. Maybe I can sell that as an upgrade lol.
I think he is referring to the cabinet not looking clean...

[beachtech]

Great idea on the racing stripes. Maybe I can sell that as an upgrade lol.
I think he is referring to the cabinet not looking clean...

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