Arctic King Portable Air Conditioner Deep Clean/Storage

Today I will teach you how to clean the inside of your portable air conditioner to make it cool down a room faster, use less electricity, last longer, and remove any musty smells it may have. I will take you step by step through the easy removal of the outer casing to give you access to the coils inside so you can clean them off. The manufacturers try to make it difficult but I make it easy. Save the planet by using less electricity and extending the life of your AC before it needs to visit a landfill.
Air conditioner coil cleaner: ComStar 90-298 Coil Safe Professional Grade Neutral pH Evaporator and Condenser Coil Cleaner, 1 gal Container, Green www.amazon.ca/dp/B01D66YNWA/r...
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[@notyourmama6511]

As a Stay home wife. I found this easy to do and very cost effective. Thank you.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

That’s great. Thanks so much for watching. Glad it helped you. Please like and subscribe

[@brianwills4398]

A stay at home wife that cleans her AC unit? Your a keeper!!!

[@RanDom-bk8tt]

Dude this is seriously a game changer!!! So easy to do with your instructions! Thanks so much!!!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

I’m glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@caiocutrim3596]

Yes! Awesome tips. I have a specific model that is very similar to yours. Now, I have no doubts about how to do it.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Thanks for watching. Glad you found the confidence in my video. Please like and subscribe. I have many how to videos for different topics.

[@jenniferdean6262]

Fantastic video. Very thorough with instructions and clear. Every step shown. Thankyou so so much

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for the feedback. And thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@Honeysucklebrown1]

Excellent..Thank u!! I did it with a lil soapy water..

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

You’re welcome. Soapy water also works well. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@brianambelis5869]

wow such a good video! thanks

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. Please like and subscribe

[@jayelleart]

Thank you for this video

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

my pleasure. thanks for watching. please like and subscribe

[@robinleger8379]

Thanks so much for this...this model and this is super helpful. I bought it used and didnt realize until I got it in car that they were smokers!!! I am hopeful to get the stank out of it before i use it! cheers !

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

The cleaner shown in this video will get the smell out. Just to be sure you should spray it and scrub it a couple times. I’ve cleaned units owned by smokers and this has got the smell out every time. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@marlenechenard7419]

Tank you for sharing this video

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@discoveryborneo2660]

Thanks mate

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

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[@user-lm2mh7fn4r]

very good

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

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[@mirandar5482]

Thanks for the video! Can I do this before I start using it or just when I go to put it away? My portable one has a smell to it from years of use and I would like to clean it before I use it thank you

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Thanks for watching. You can do this right before using. I would advise spraying the coils with water in a spray bottle if you plan to use immediately. The chemical is non toxic but has a strong smell. Rinsing after will help get it ready for immediate usage. Also please like and subscribe

[@pepsifreak11]

Just commenting to thank you for making this video. I will have to go with vinegar and water to clean due to sensitivity to cleaning products. We have this model and after a couple of years it has started leaking like crazy. (Just after the rain we had a couple of days ago in the GTA.) I've opened the bottom drain and very little water came out, top drain is just wet but nothing comes out when I open it. The unit is wet around the bottom of the casing. Opening it up today. (Wish me luck!)

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

I had the same thing happen to me. It was because of the rain coming into the window exhaust hose. Best of luck in tackling the service. Thanks for watching. Cheers from brantford. Please like and subscribe

[@robinleger8379]

I have a follow up question...the upper drain on this unit ...cap is broken off so i will need to put on drainage tube...as it did not come with my unit...what size drainage tube ( I think you mentioned 1/2 inner diameter?) and best place to get...I live in Ontario...many thanks...I am glad I got a great deal on this little ac used but it has become quite a project...the lower coils had a coating on it which was like a 1/2 inch sweater that was made up of dust, hair and smoke...but thanks to this video is now clean and shiny coils...cheers and thanks for making these videos!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

I never use a drain tube on the top tray. The excess water will naturally drip to the bottom tray and out that drain on the bottom. I would just put duct tape over the top drain. However If you do want to use hose I would suggest clear tubing from Home Depot. 1/2 inch inner diameter is what it uses. Where abouts in Ontario are you from. I’m also from Ontario

[@MiyukichanXarts]

Do you have any recommendations of cleansers in the UK amazon? The one you proposed is not avilable and ive only found sprays for car aircons, im desperate to get rid of the smell in my aircon☹️ thank you for the video though, it really helped!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Seems like all the Amazon ones are unavailable at this time. If you go to your local hardware store you should be able to find a foaming coil cleaner in an aerosol. The car ac cleaners will also work on portable ac units too. But my best advice is if you use the ones for cars make sure to power on the unit outside and let run for about 10 minutes til the smell goes away because those ones are very strong. If you can find a product called klima cleaner pro in a blue can. I used that on the car ac and it was great. Here is my video I made with that so you can see the can. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2m7mamYgsp0mpI Hope this helps. Thanks for reaching out. Please like and subscribe

[@ktaylor6490]

I've used white vinger/water, & air smells much better

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

That would also work. I do prefer the coil cleaner method though. It’s much stronger and is specifically meant for this job. Thanks for the tip. And please like and subscribe

[@candisham1978]

So I just cleaned my unit because it had a mildew smell, but now I’m afraid to turn it on until it fully dries inside. We’re in the middle of a heatwave here in Southern Cali and I’m so desperate to use it now! Mine evaporates the water, so I’m not able to drain the excess like you did. Is it okay to plug it in? I detached and moved aside the box with all the electrical components so they didn’t get sprayed, but I’m still worried.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Yes it will be ok to use. If you used a chemical like I did to clean it, Just double check on the label to see if it’s non toxic. Mine is non toxic so I can start right away after cleaning.

[@Gmastertech]

This may sound silly but here goes 😂 Is it possible to just use the bottom drain all the time and run the hose out a window ? I’ve been using the top hose connection and draining it into a 5gal bucket for about 2 years now 😂. I would like to be able to just run the drain hose out a nearby window, the AC unit will be located beside and a little higher than the window is. Would be easy enough to just run the drain hose outside the same window the exhaust goes out. I was concerned the lower drain was just for dehumidify mode and the top for AC mode, so wasn’t sure how it would work. This unit runs year round inside a grow room to regulate temperatures 24/7. Thank you. I will be using your method to clean it every year now.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Yes you can just run just the bottom drain with a hose. That’s what I do. When you plug the top drain all the excess overflows safely in the unit to the bottom tray. Both drains collect moisture in ac mode but only if he bottom one really needs to have a hose. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@redfoxbabe7381]

What do I do for goopy buildup on the coils? Kinda looks like a mix of rust, dirt and water.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

The coil safe cleaner I show in the video works great for that buildup. You may need a couple applications to fully remove it. I have a link in the description to buy it on Amazon. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@Trip0824]

Does it matter what cleaning agent you use or does it have to be a certain type? Would rather be safe than sorry lol

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

I’m glad you asked. It does indeed matter. It has to be an air conditioner coil cleaner. The brand however does not matter. The one I used is available on Amazon and works great. An air conditioner coil cleaner is specifically made to clean the coils. Your local hardware store should also carry this chemical as well. Hopefully this video helped you out. Please like and subscribe.

[@kaylabudd6498]

My unit keeps showing P1 after I have emptied the bottom tray. It’ll work for a few hours then the code comes back on after draining. Any ideas on how to fix it?

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

So your drip tray is filling up too quickly. Best solution would be to put a large tote bin on the floor and have the ac unit sitting ontop of the tote. Then unscrew the drain cap and put a piece of hose on the drain and let it drip into a 5 gallon bucket that sits behind on the floor. This makes emptying water way easier and should prevent the p1 code from coming back. Too much water can also mean you are running it way to cold. I used to run mine at 20 degrees Celsius and it would full a 5 gallon bucket over night. Now I run it at 24 degrees Celsius and it only fills about a quarter of a bucket in the same time plus saves money for electric use. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@bettypico]

Hi! I have the same model, but mine in the second year started to produce so much water. like it dehumidify all the time. I have to have a bucket under the top hole. I don't know why it started to do this. can you help me? The AC still works fine. I'm just tired to empty a bucket when it suppose to evaporate. Thank if you can help me! Hi from Quebec!! (:

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Mine is actually doing the same. What temperature do you set yours at? I found when I set mine to 20 degrees Celsius it would fill a 5 gallon bucket while I slept. Then I tried setting it to 23 Celsius. It is only 4 degrees warmer but still keeps the room very cold. And the bucket is only 3/4 full. There will always be a ton of water coming out. It’s unavoidable. Only way to avoid this is to invest in a window mount unit that will drip outside. Thanks for watching. Hope this helps. Please like and subscribe

[@bettypico]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 thanks for the replie! I did found that the lowest gave me more water. but was wondering if it was normal! I can't have a window wall unit sadly so portable it is! Glad I am not alone. thanks!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Ya that’s normal and very common. You’re welcome.

[@jayelleart]

Is there anything else that can be used for the spray? That stuff I’d expensssss.....ive 😂

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

The spray is only for ac coils. Nothing else. It’s a 1 purpose spray.

[@weirfamily2012]

I should of watched this first We had it outside draining it would not drain so we shot the lower back with water hose with casing still on and watched cat hair shoot out Now afraid to turn it on because probably wasnt suppose to use water hose.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Most of the electronics are on the top. My advice is take it apart as I did in the video and let it dry for a few days before using it again. As long as it’s completely dry you should be ok. Hopefully this is helpful. Please like and subscribe.

[@jamesba-xd7xf]

why not just go outside and spray it with a water hose??

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Not everyone has a water hose or an outdoor space to do that… like people who rent in a high rise apartment. I like to make sure I reach a wide audience and make the service accessible no matter the viewer’s limitations. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe