How to Clean Your AC Condenser Unit - Rheem, York, Bryant, Carrier, Etc.

Summer is coming! Help your home AC condenser/compressor run more efficiently by cleaning the outside unit with some simple tools. Yes, you CAN do it yourself and save hundreds of dollars!

[@beagle239]

Wow! Finally a video that explains in great detail how to clean and replace a capacitor. I always had to watch two separate videos….no longer!

[@fixeverything4u]

Thank you for the kind comments! I appreciate the support!

[@scottyhughes9179]

excellent thank you!

[@fixeverything4u]

No problem!

[@matthewcollier9195]

Very helpful video!

[@fixeverything4u]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jenjabba6210]

Wow, lucky me, I waited till this week to do my unit. It's the same as yours, but mine had 3 inches of dirt and leaves in the bottom . I wasn't sure why my exterior wasn't loosening and that I missed some screws. Now i can get back to it! I saw so many videos without removing the shell, and I knew that was wrong. Thanks!

[@fixeverything4u]

So glad this helped! Remember, if it was put together, it has to come apart! I was a little kid who took all my toys apart to see what made them work. I broke everything! But, that's how you learn! 😊

[@LadariusCapersOfficial]

@@fixeverything4u nice video that thing sounds much more powerful 😊

[@fixeverything4u]

Fantastic! Keep me posted on the outcome...

[@fixeverything4u]

@@LadariusCapersOfficial Like butter! Thank you for tuning in!

[@fixeverything4u]

How did it go? Would love an update!

[@jacobbourret4551]

After you rinse, do you have to wait till it dries to turn back on?

[@fixeverything4u]

@@jacobbourret4551 No. The fan will dry things very quickly! Cheers and thank you for watching Fix Everything!

[@jenjabba6210]

Where did you get the contacter and capacitor? And i do have the same unit. Did you need a serial number or something to find those parts? I don't see any. Just a sticker on the box that has the contactor in it. Thanks. Almost done!

[@fixeverything4u]

There is a value printed on the capacitor and a model number sticker on the contactor. Write them down and go to Amazon. There are many brands to choose from for both. If you're not sure or the printing and sticker are missing from them, call Rheem and give them your AC unit model number, they will give you the part numbers to look for. About $31 total for both. If you're unit only needs a cleaning and it's not buzzing or malfunctioning in any way, I would leave it alone. I only replaced mine because one of them was malfunctioning (humming), in the dead of winter with the thermostat set to heat with no call for AC, and since I was already in there for the cleaning, I replaced both for smooth, future operation...

[@jenjabba6210]

You are so awesome. Thank you 🎉