How To Clean Midea Portable Air Conditioner Coils

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. This service works for midea units as well as the TROTEC PAC 2100x model offered in Europe. 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.
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[@mysticdragonlittlemama2800]

thankyou so much for sharing/posting this ! I am a senior lady and I noticed my unit was not putting out the same cool as when I first got it. I kept the main screen clean but I knew something inside must be full of dust and crap. Then I found your video and very carefully so as not to kill myself by having anything fall on me, did exactly as you instructed ( I only had hand screwdriver, no fancy drill bits) and saw it was really packed with crap. I got it all clean and put back together. Now I am ready for the heat wave again. so, thankyou thankyou !!! I did it !!!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

That’s great news. I’m always happy to hear the good impact my videos have on viewers. Thanks for sharing your experience. Please like and subscribe and enjoy the fresh crisp air.

[@shannonbailey7580]

My "filter" never even gets dirty it's bypassing it somehow.

[@rugosetexture2716]

Thanks a million for this. My good ol' machine was getting dusty and I didn't want to put it away for the winter dirty, but the 'sticky' side on the left defeated me. Your little tutorial gave me the confidence to give it a snap. All is well! :o)

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

That’s good to hear. It’s easier than most people think. Glad you now have the confidence. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@SomeBuddy777]

Keep up the good DIY vids. I don't have this very unit, but the info is invaluable. 💪

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Thanks so much for watching. I’ve been seeing your name pop up a few times now on the comments. Thanks for being a return viewer and hopefully a subscriber. Take care and stay safe

[@appositivesgaming2524]

Lmfaoo BRO I was ready to toss mine out to buy a new one this saved me from doing it.. I took it off and the dust was caked on the bottom the moment I turned it on cool air activated and not cut off at all good shit man i subbed

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

I’m glad you found the video. Do this every year before you store it away and it will run ice cold and fresh for much longer. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@safloyd6903]

Thank you! This was very helpful, and calmed the panic in my very warm house, lol!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Glad to hear it helped. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the crisp breeze. Please like and subscribe

[@bakedtaterz]

Thank you so much for this video. I was lost on getting those coils cleaned.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Glad you found this. Clean coils make everything continue to run smooth for much longer. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@kevinwilliams5696]

Super helpful with these 100+° days we've been having in IL

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Thanks for watching. Glad it helped. Stay cool. Please like and subscribe

[@NoriNori1]

I didnt think I would find help! Thank you!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. Glad it helped. Please like and subscribe

[@hross021]

This video totally helped me!! Thank you so much!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Excellent. I’m glad it helped. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@carriercopelandproductions2087]

Mine is a Trotec Pac 2100X, but its the exact same design as the one in this video. I've been trying to get the back panel off to access the condenser coil. thanks for this!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Glad I could help. Thanks for sharing that TROTEC is the same. I’ve added this into my description to help the video pop up for TROTEC owners. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@megchap1]

This was so helpful, thank you so much! Our AC is now blowing cold air again!!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

You're welcome! I’m glad it helped you. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@brendaharris1228]

Really appreciate this. Thank you much

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Your welcome. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@pyrotaurus5670]

well done! thanks for sharing!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@douggray7013]

Thanks and it was very helpful

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching please like and subscribe

[@ballofwax9yards]

Thank you , very helpful .

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. Glad it helped. Please like and subscribe

[@bekhit1000]

Great help , thanks

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@aprilgutierrez7550]

Thanks for the info. Yousaved me from having to buying another one that I really couldn't afford.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Thanks for watching. I’m glad you saved your ac. You also saved the landfill. Please like and subscribe

[@jayelleart]

Hi from New Brunswick. I saw in you About section you’re in Canada. But I also could tell you’re Canadian because you say “out” and “about” like I do 😂

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Lol. We are from Ontario. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@AL-gk2ur]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 hi Bill can you do a video for how to drain the water from the Air conditioner

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

There are two small grey caps on the back of the machine. You can see them at the beginning of the video. Unscrew them. There are black rubber stoppers under the caps. Pull them out and it will drain. Hopefully this helps. Please like and subscribe

[@outerfroggy1]

Thanks a million bud!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@faithjabonita]

thanks for this! :)

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@MikeBirdman]

really appreciate the video; first time I was trying to clean the bottom set of coils and I wasn't sure how to remove the back without breaking those sensitive little clips.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

I’m glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@francherelasalle7189]

I did the same whit mine for the Cleaning its working verry good 🙂🙂

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Nice. Glad to hear that. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@s0what778]

Did it and it works like it's brand new

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Excellent. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe.

[@jamvan2k]

It needs a removable screen to clean on the bottom part like a lot of portable AC units have. I will probably install a screen over the grille to catch the dust in the air so it doesn’t build up as fast as it does right now.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

I got a $15 shop vac detailing kit and it has a small wand that fits perfect between the bottom slats. I was thinking of buying mesh at some point to try. I think They make them this way on purpose to fail so you keep buying new units. But I keep cleaning it to exceed it’s life expectancy. Thanks for watching and sharing your idea. Please like and subscribe

[@jonathonvince561]

I cut the plastic off the bottom lol

[@rjdiggs738]

Followed this exact same step and I just cleaned mine out. Works just like brand new, thank you.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@daizylopezflores2961]

Hi!! I have one just like this, and it hasn’t been as cool as it normally is, it’ll be cool air for about 10 seconds and then I can hear the fan or something slow down (it’s on cool setting) is that normal

[@AK-ve5rh]

I have this exact model and it has been leaking water droplets from the joint to the exhaust pipe. Any idea what could be causing the water not to completely evaporate? I have to empty the bottom drain every day. I don't believe it's due to humidity. Would following the steps in this video help? Thanks for the helpful videos!

[@ShaD0wN1]

as i was trying to figure out if it was a good thing to unscrew those bits.... you answered my question! now i removed the Dead Cat from the coils.... it looks alot more cleaner and no wonder why it wasn't working so well anymore...

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Nice. Glad it helped you solve it. Enjoy your fresh ac. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@120672alexandre]

Thank you for your video, i’ll buy this tool to disassemble my midea and clean the down part. Mine is fulling water in so much short time (one or two days)and there’s a dirty mud going out of the down drain. Have you any tips for that? I think it beeps insanely once in a while because of that. Anyways, thank you and have a great week.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Once you clean it out the water will be clear. The mud water is just all the dirt coming off the coils. Once you spray it with coil cleaner chemical it will get better. The beeping could be to let you know it’s full. When it beeps does the screen say p1? My advice is to put the ac on a small table and have a bucket behind it on the ground with the drain tube going into it while it runs. That way you just move the bucket to dump the water. Hope this helps. Please like and subscribe

[@sheikhaldoughnut4376]

Terimakasih anda telah menyediakan video ini dalam subtitle Indonesia. Dan saya sangat terbantu karenanya

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

KZbin actually put the subtitles automatically on the video. I’m glad the video was helpful. Please like and subscribe

[@finnymini8760]

I appreciate it bro I had a blanket of dust collecting 😢

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Ya they get dirty pretty quick. I’m up to yearly cleaning now on both mine. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@lgunton4108]

how are you supposed to clean an AC/ dehumidifier? I feel like mine is not drying out enough in between uses.

[@theprincessandthepup]

Does anyone know how to clean the mildew off the fan blades in the front behind the louvers. Does the front panel come off? I've sprayed, used toothbrush etc nothing fits or works Thanks

[@evgenylukiyanov]

Hey thansk, please advice do you need to refil it with water or anything, my fan is working but the air is not cold

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

No you don’t fill it with water. You need to always drain the water. If the unit is cleaned like in the video then there are a couple things to look at next. When you are running the unit listen for the compressor to turn on. You will hear a click when it turns on. You may just not have the temperature set low enough. If you don’t hear the compressor turn on then keep turning the temp down till you hear it kick on. Then see if it gets cold. If the compressor doesn’t kick on then it needs replacing. If it kicks on but the air is still warm then you just need a refrigerant top up.

[@atois2521]

Can you use additional filters, such as cut to size electrostatic portable AC filters on this model? Would a HEPA filter be too much blockage? Can mold or bacteria, etc develop inside these or is the coils too hot for it to survive, as in making using a filter pointless ? Thanks in advance anyone!

[@aimee6423]

Is this what I should do if the coils are not getting cold? Thank you!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

This may help with that. Try this first. If it doesn’t help then you may be low on Freon. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@cynthiasam25]

So my ac didnt come wit the lids for the drainages do I need them on or will it still work ?

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Does it have rubber plugs in it? It should have a rubber plug. You don’t necessarily need the screw on caps. But without the plugs it will leak everywhere.

[@viphongoesoutside]

Does the opening technique at 1:22 work for the MAP12S1TBL model? I'm giving this a go and it's been pretty hard to take it off. I am almost worried that I am breaking my unit when I attempt this

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

It should be fairly similar. I actually broke a few of the retaining clips. But it still goes back together well. Most units need force and a broken clip or two the first time it’s taken apart. Hope this helped. Please like and subscribe

[@viphongoesoutside]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 we broke a lot of clips but were able to take off the front and snap it back on easily. It required a lot of effort to take it off the first time. Thanks so much for this video!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

You’re welcome. Glad it helped. Take care.

[@theresap7413]

My curvy coils at the same for my A/C portable have a white residue on them. Is that normal? My unit isnt blowing any cool air, not even after the clean. Its only two years old

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Your unit may have a leak and be low on refrigerant or may have a broken compressor. The white residue is bacteria forming into mold. It may be time for a new unit by the time that is all fixed.

[@Stensonite]

My same ac unit keeps throwing p1 every hour. Do you have any ideas on what I can do

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

That means your water collection tray is full. You need to hook a hose to the drain and let it drain into a bucket. I put mine on a box to elevate it so it can drip in the bucket. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@sierraprice7272]

I have the same model. Is it suppose to have two drain plugs ? I only have one for the bottom drain.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Perhaps your top drain broke off. There is a drain for the top coils and a drain for the bottom coils

[@sierraprice7272]

Thank you I will see if I can get a replacement one

[@sierraprice7272]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 what does the top drain plug look like. Or is it the same as bottom one

[@superbert35]

Is it safe to use a steam cleaner in exposed coils if they are beggini g to stink,or do you have to use some kind of cleaning agent? Im just wondering if the water from the steam gun would be a saftey hazard in any way….

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

A steam cleaner will be safe but won’t be as effective as using a cleaner. To get the smell to go away you need an air conditioner coil cleaner like the one I showed in the video. Hopefully you found this helpful. Please like and subscribe

[@superbert35]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 yea buds,pretty sure i got this figured because of the vid.thanks.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Nice. No problem. If you get the chemical and then use your steam cleaner after it will be a superior clean.

[@liuwa9498]

i did this thinking it would prevent the snow/ice build up i’m getting but it’s still happening. do you know what it could be, or what i could do to fix it? it’s building up on the top filter

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

The two main causes of icing are lack of air flow and not enough Freon in the system. You already cleaned the unit which should take care of air flow. However when operating the unit do you have anything too close to the back of the unit that could block air flow? Example: if the unit is to close to the window it may suck your curtain up against the filter and block airflow. If this is not the issue then it seems that low Freon would be your issue. In that case I would advise taking it to a local heating and cooling expert and have them top up the Freon. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@catlover123x9]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 but how can it be refilled. It doesn't have a port. I cleaned mines and it still doesn't cool up. But for some reason it leaks water from the sides. Even I can't find how the heck is possible for that to happen.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

There is no port. There is an adapter that gets put over one of the copper lines and it pierces the pipe. Then refrigerant is pumped through the adapter. That’s why it needs to be done by a professional because if one mistake is made then refrigerant can be leaking everywhere. Hope this helps. Please like and subscribe

[@mrdeathclaw66]

so I'm guessing mine keeps shutting off because it's dirty, I'll give it a try! thanks!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

That is very possible yes. Please let us know if the cleaning helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@benjaminvanhoeve8178]

Mine just started to have a bad smell to it will this work

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

This should definitely get rid of any bad smell. Hopefully it helps you. Please like and subscribe

[@chantzwhite47]

i just got one of these is the fitler just the metal mesh with the plastic?

[@chantzwhite47]

i was wondering because i thought it was dumb it didnt come with one but your tellin me thats the filter

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Yes that’s correct. Air conditioner units don’t have actual “filters” like a paper pleated filter or anything. They all just have that screen that acts as a filter. It keeps the top coils clean. But there is nothing to protect the bottom coils. Thanks for watching. Hope the video helped. Please like and subscribe

[@chantzwhite47]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 thank you had this setup for 3 days now and was scared to use it works pretty good thank you sit!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

You’re welcome

[@LucianoMartinez-cc2ld]

Does this unit have a filter anywhere???

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

The only filter is the screen infront of the top coils. No actual filter on these units. Just have to keep it clean regularly. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@shariwebber9859]

How often should this be done??

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

As often as you can. If you shine a flashlight in the vent and see buildup then it’s time to clean. Ideally it’s best to do every year or every other year. It all depends on how dirty your unit is. The cleaner you keep it the better it will run. And the easier it will be to clean each time

[@biombiom137]

Is this aircooler good?

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Yes. I really love this air conditioner. Very energy efficient and still working great after 4 years of owning it. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@leinswaisbrick]

Greetings, what about the water that is inside?

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

What is the issue you are having with the water?

[@leinswaisbrick]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 When I tilt the air conditioner to remove the water from the inside, sometimes it comes with a brown material in it, but I haven't seen anyone having a way for the water to come out, or showing a way to remove it/clean it.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

The brow bits are dirt and bacteria built up in the tray. If your water isn’t coming out without tipping the unit, you may have a clog in the drain. Take a pipe cleaner or coat hanger and poke it through the drain to clear it out

[@ballofwax9yards]

Mine works best on automatic mode. The machine on auto is smarter then me and knows what to do to arrive at what temp was set .

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

How do you activate auto mode? Mine only has 3 modes (fan, ac, dehumidifier). No auto selection. Is yours this exact model? Ps thanks for watching. Please don’t forget to like and subscribe

[@UItrakilla]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 I think the cool mode is the auto mode

[@bobross83878]

I can't get it to dislodge at the top no matter what I do. Same model 😢

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

What are you trying to dislodge?

[@bobross83878]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 Oh haha I was really struggling trying to get the outer casing off; it just wouldn't let go up top and I was worried about breaking it- but I eventually managed and got it clean :) Thank you!

[@qusayhamad7243]

can clean it by water ? or cannot

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Yes some warm soapy water will work as well and will not harm the ac. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@autisonm]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 Would using bleach help clean the coils and get rid of the smell?

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Yes bleach will work and is safe for the coils. It’s also a great mold neutralizer if you have mold. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@dandypoint]

Why are there two drains?

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

One is for the top set of coils the other is for the bottoms coils. Each coil set gets their own drain. Behind each drain is a tray to hold dripping water. So if there are two drains that means two trays so it can hold more water than a unit with one drain before it needs to be emptied. If there is only one drain it can only hold half the water because it will only have one tray.

[@reilea9977]

I have the same one. It worked for 4 weeks and stopped. I returned to Walmart got my money back

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Oh no. That’s not good. Hope you still found this video helpful. This knowledge is transferable to other ac units as well. Please like and subscribe

[@mama-xb5uz]

That's crazy I got one two years ago use it all year round it's worked perfect

[@Jackieblue66]

Don't use to much cleaner, and rinse it well or you will have it blowing out bubbles, then you have to take it apart and rinse some more.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Thanks for the tip. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe