How To Clean and Service Window AC Unit Without Removing From Wall

I was due to clean my window ac units filter ad coils and decided to record it for educational purposes. Because of filming one handed, trying to limit length of recording and hearing thunder I didn't get it as clean as I normally would.
Its important not to forget your coils and cooling fins when you clean your filter. Fine particles and debris​ do get past the filter and the constant moisture causes mold and mildew.
Some safety precautions, especially if you are sensitive to any of the above and chemicals would be gloves and mask; as well as, keep good ventilation while cleaning your unit.
Models differ so adjust as needed and see your owner manual as well.
Disclaimer: I am not a professional ac specialist but have been cleaning my own units for decades. Anyone using this method described in video does so at their own risk.
This video also shows removal and installation of filter.
Average Lifespan. Most window air conditioners have a service life of about 10 years, but this can vary depending on how often the unit is used and whether or not it is properly maintained.
What this means is people living in areas with short summers will get longer lifespan. In states like Florida, where I live, units are used nearly year round. Which in turn shortens their lifespan. Add to that poor maintenance and it drops even lower. This too effects your health because we are what we breathe. Regular maintenance will also help keep your unit fresh.
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[@bellamarisa]

Oh my goodness! I watched so many videos on how to clean an ac window unit and yours was the best!!! Plus, my unit can't be removed (like yours) so this is exactly what I needed. Thank you so much! You have a new fan and sub! Be blessed!! 😁👍🏻

[@FaithAboundsatMelodyAcres]

+bellamarisa Thank you so much! Im so happy it helped. Thanks for subbing!

[@kittyjessica4943]

@@FaithAboundsatMelodyAcres I'm so gonna try this tomorrow hopefully it works

[@njramirez7567]

BellaMari i agree she made it so simple im so glad i watched it

[@TheBaustelac]

Bella... you look beautiful

[@DavidJohnson-tv2nn]

The quickest way to clean the air filter is blow it out with compressed air.

[@zhicaofang2354]

2020 here. Just found this and exactly what I need and incidentally I have the exact same model of AC as shown in the video! It even helped me find the right filter replacement part. Thanks a lot!

[@papasykes5574]

You are very resourceful. I repair HVAC and refrigeration for a living and many people think that you cant clean air conditioners with water, not realizing that they stay damp and make ice then defrost the ice, which is water lol. And my favorite tale is that you cant lie a refrigerator down, it has to stay upright or it will be ruined. Anyways, I love this video! I removed mine from the window and hosed it down which was a pain to do. Imma try this, much better way.

[@mamaluvbug987]

Good to know, thanks for sharing the info!

[@als3449]

Ive had one fridge not work from laying it down what else could it have been

[@silentstrike123]

Was going to say (not sure) but it looks like a two piece ac, you can remove 1 screw on each side and pop the front cover off....then you can slide the whole unit out leaving only the shell......just got done doing this with two Frigidaires. You can clean the coils this way....I use coil cleaner...let it sit the spray through with a hose.....

[@pamallen3396]

For anyone who watched this and wondered if it works, my air conditioner is now blowing out wonderful cold air. For several weeks it was making horrendous noises and cracking sounds could be heard. Well it was frozen in addition to being really dirty since I've never cleaned it. I was so scared it would break before the weather cooled down plus it was barely blowing out air. So I'm praying Huge blessings on this wonderful lady!!!!!!

[@FaithAboundsatMelodyAcres]

+Pam Allen Thank you so much! That is so kind!

[@crystaljones7218]

I am so excited to have found your video. I am legally blind I live with my dogs on a dirt Rd on a cow dairy in the direct sunlight. I am responsible for all my maintenance upkeep. So far it has been hit & miss. Most ppl I know or can find do not have the same living factors that affect my conditions. The way you discribe & explain as you go with a soothing tone of voice is WONDERFUL. I can follow what you say as you say it, without having to stop & think about what you meant. Thank you. I look forward to finding anything else you post. This has been a GREAT help in my life.

[@mariamickel40]

I have the exact same unit. I tried your cleaning method and it worked perfectly. You are a lifesaver! Thank you for sharing.

[@armitagesoulshroude9815]

Something that most people forget to do it to MAKE SURE THE WATER HOLE ISN'T CLOGGED. You shows the hole beneath the a/c. Mine was clogged, had to clear it out. Thanks for the reminder.

[@shrekikiki]

where is it? i didn.t see it in the video. can you point the minutes?

[@poetrynook962]

How do you unclog it?

[@msladyispretty]

It's 2019 and I found this video. Thanks so much. My air conditioner is blowing out black pieces of mold I assume that's what it is. I'm about to go to work on this thing and get it clean. You saved me money because I was going to buy another one.

[@jennifertwigg-garnsey2113]

I had black dry pieces of mold and I did all this to the unit but can't get up the back, but now it's blowing out nice cold air. I have a different brand upstairs and did the same thing but when I went to turn it on, it was not really working. I hope if I let it fully dry, it works(I hope) I have to do this again next week because I haven't washed mine in over 2yrs 😳🤭 it smells so fresh now. I actually used oxyclean and boy it cleaned it great but to upkeep it, I need to use that mold and mildew spray 😊

[@heyoou]

@@jennifertwigg-garnsey2113 What's happened is your ac is not tilted down enough in the back so the water from humidity leaks out in the back by gravity. If it's not tilted enough the water sits in the ac and created mold and sludge from the dirt, leaves, bugs, etc. The fan also doesn't help if the mold and sludge is sitting in the AC, the fan spits it out all over the place and you could ruin the AC. It's happened to me as the fan spit out all the sludge onto my windows and window tracks. My neighbour told me in time and I had to remove the ac. Took out the cover of the ac by removing all the screws and what I found inside was mud all over the ac and took me 2 hours to clean it out. The lady in the video has to find a way to remove the ac from the wall, remove the cover, and clean it all out. I have the same AC as hers and let me tell you Frigidaire make amazing air conditioners that blow very cold air but you need to clean them inside every 2-3 years to remove bugs, leaves, and whatever else doesn't belong in there.

[@vonderloo3184]

@@heyoou please come and muscle mine down from 8 feet off the ground. Lol At least hers is close to the ground, I would try and get it apart outside.

[@jcamp788]

Honestly, buy another one, or remove your unit from the window and take the entire case off to clean it. Do not mess with mold. This cleaning video cannot clean the mold out of your unit, because its in the blower compartment which you cannot access without removing the case from the AC.

[@poetrynook962]

Me to!

[@shegotherown29]

This video was very informative. I watched it twice to make sure I had all the supplies I needed and got to work. There was so much gunk inside I couldn't believe my eyes. The only thing I did different was use a garden hose to spray the back of the unit and sprayed until I didn't see anymore gunk. Now it blows super cold and doesn't have that odd smell it had before. Thank you so very much for posting this video, it was a life saver!!!

[@FaithAboundsatMelodyAcres]

+Sheila Casaine You're most welcome! Its really amazing what builds up in them. And the smell! Thanks for watching!

[@Its.Rikaaa]

Faith Abounds at Melody Acres lol

[@daveyboy8907]

That smell is so bad for our health to, alot of spores etc blowing in our air..

[@barbara260]

So I can just spray the outside with water hose and it won’t hurt it or shock me when I plug it up?

[@daveyboy8907]

Barbara T. Yep it will be fine

[@melanicrowe3512]

I watched many videos on how to clean out a window unit and yours was the best! I cant remove mine and was having leaking under the unit that was coming inside the house. Down the window sill and dripping onto the carpet. After following what you did on the video my window unit has never looked so clean! The leaking has stopped(must have been clogged somewhere) and the air coming out is much colder and fresher.

Must say I was skeptical at first. Like who sprays all that crap in their AC - so naturally went to comment and waited to see who wrecked their AC. My apologies and Wow wonderful job.

[@southpierretenants1569]

This was soooooo helpful!!!!! I can't thank you enough for showing me how to clean our AC without removing it. We were actually on the verge of getting a new one because it was working so poorly. It was just stunning how much junk I was able to remove from the inside. I never even knew before that the front cover could be removed. Huge thanks!!!!

[@unknownkaatz]

Thanks for a great video! Our unit is like yours, and so we did a deep clean yesterday after seeing your video. We discovered something and wanted to share it in case you had not noticed it on yours. My daughter bent down and looked up behind the digital panel and found the fins extend up about two inches behind there. The dirt was an inch thick up in that area! We used a brush to grab as much as we could, and will vacuum today with those micro attachments to clean that area more thoroughly. Couldn't spray it as it would have made mud. Thanks again.

[@yamnjam]

Click on the circular cog next to CC, click on speed and change to 1.5 or even 2. This speeds up the video, which was very informative. I do much of the same to clean my a/c. My hint is to use liquid fabric softener on the filter when you're done washing it. Just pour a little onto the filter while it's still wet. I just use my hand to coat the mesh and use a towel to dry it off. It provides a coating of light wax and a nice smell. Makes it a little easier to clean next time due to anti-static effect. And smells good.

[@mamaluvbug987]

Thanks for sharing this, my mom taught me a long time ago & I'd forgotten all about it! (& sadly no longer have my Mom or Grandma around to learn from)...

[@amynickerson4258]

Thanks I am definitely going to try this tip! UPDATE- it works! AC drain was clogged after using this cleaning method that problem was solved without removing the AC

[@annaanderson4197]

Thx for reminding me about speeding it up, cuz it's sweltering and DRY dry out here in TX (109 today, folx) and I need results a lil sooner rather 'n later 😂

[@yamnjam]

@@annaanderson4197 I'm in Waco so I feel ya!

[@chazezra]

I’m here 2021 and this is SO helpful! Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@marthacarolgleason535]

I'm in Fl . We have the same ac. And it's a mess from the weather. Thanks for video it really helped

[@tt_island4682]

I saw your video and my son and I would like to say THANK YOU!!! My units can't be removed as well and I was wondering how to clean them...they started to have a funky smell and we couldn't stand it anymore. Seeing your video was a true blessing. My family says thanks!.

[@FaithAboundsatMelodyAcres]

+Tonya T. You're mist welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@FaithAboundsatMelodyAcres]

I WILL TAKE UR BITCH!!!!! I have a cat his too nosy and likes to poke her head and paws where she shouldn't. She's fascinated by the AC and box fans. It'd be my luck I'd come home and find her with her head stuck. lol Thanks for the input tho! Might be useful to others reading comments.

[@JulieAOK]

THANK YOU so much for posting this!!!! I would have been too afraid of breaking something to try to pull them out except for your comment. I was able to pull the louvers and the air direction fins out and wash them, they were gross!!! And they popped right in again. (Why can't Frigidaire put this in their owner's manual???) THANK YOU from the bottom of my happy healthy lungs!!!!!

[@FaithAboundsatMelodyAcres]

+Julie A I know! The manuals are useless. You're so welcome.

[@1jackieleigh]

Your a lifesaver. I have the same air conditioner. I can’t take it out of my window. You have the cleanest A/C I have seen out of all the KZbin Videos I have seen. I haven’t cleaned my air conditioner since I’ve owned it. ( 5 years ). I have a mess ahead of me. Lol!!! But I don’t care I will clean it for as long as have to so, it looks like yours and I’m sure it will work a lot better. Thank you for this.

[@heatherk.906]

This was slow to watch, but I totally get why! : ) What a lot of work to compensate for not being able to remove it and use a hose. You are such a hard worker! Thanks for showing all of us this method. I appreciate your time to do this and post!

[@HenauderTitzauf]

Young lady, this process you have taught me will save me money, but most important, I can clean my a/c without removing it. Thank you very much! I’m going to subscribe and give you a high five! Oh, and I’m going to clean my a/c in the morning, we have some great days now before the unit is really needed!

[@bornnation29]

Not only is this a very helpful video...but between the spray bottle sounds and your calming sweet voice..... its very ASMR...relaxing! 😃💯

[@lindawashington6533]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I live on the 4th floor and cannot lift the ac because of back problems. I have the EXACT same ac as yours, and I had no idea of how to clean it. You are a Godsend to me!

[@michellepatterson3344]

Just started to look for a video on this because mine kept blowing a breaker and the very first one I came across was yours with the exact same AC as mine. Awesome 😎

[@marlajones8866]

This is so good! Thank you a million times. What a blessing!!! You are a jewel. I was afraid of what was in mine when I started spraying and rinsing.

[@NolomEbal44560]

Best A/C cleaning video so far. Most have you remove the unit and I haven't seen any that sprayed the inside of the unit. Thanks! And that's the exact A/C I have.

[@sarahmiller72282]

My mom always used an old tooth brush to gently "comb through" those little metal fins. It works really great to get the gunk out. Thanks for video. I have the exact unit as u. I'm getting the mold up on the plastic and foam...where the air comes out.

[@FaithAboundsatMelodyAcres]

Sarah Miller you can spray that with bleach and then rinse it down with water after it sits a bit. Tooth brush does work great for heavy gunk. I usually vacuum first too but the shop vac is so loud I didnt want to mess with it while doing video.

[@kemishana5158]

Faith Abounds at Melody Acres im having this issue with my unit. Same as yours. Does the water drain from that top part or will I need to tape over the buttons? I’ll be trying to screw the top part off if I can manage it.

[@zeldafaithmusic8211]

thank you so much for making this video! most of the AC cleaning videos have the AC on a table - i don’t think they realize how many of us can’t do that!!!

[@gocad893]

I'm going to try this 😭💓 You're the only one who actually has a video that fits my situation to a exact T!!!

[@FrostyErica]

OMG!!! Thank you so much!!! I stayed up late watching your 27 minute video breathing in the stink of for from our permanently affixed ac unit. Went out this afternoon with cleaning solution and a water hose. So much nastiness came out! Now the air is clean and fresh. Thank you!

[@CReview4U]

I took the dust off mine with the vacuum. Just passed over it lightly with my shop vac and worked like a charm

[@spookerd]

My unit just started to leak indoors (has been installed for over 5 years w/o issue) so I'm figuring the drain was clogged and found your video while I was browsing for info. Great cleaning ideas that I'm going to likely adopt, and appreciate the suggestions.

[@leighannwiggins1188]

OMG you are a god send I've never owned a wall unit before and had no idea how to clean it without removing it from the wall THANK YOU a thousand times over your video is the best one I've found and it works!! THANKS AGAIN

[@nolast3671]

Your video is fantastic! Just wanted to let you know, you do not need a special tool to revome the front casing on your model. There are two screws holding it in. Remove the screws, you can then release each bottom corner by gentle pushing outward ( i do 1 side at a time) after thats done gently lift towards you while pulling up (like a hinge) until it releases. It does make a snapping noise at that point, which made me jump and think I broke it the first time i did it. (I didn't). I leave the electric wire connect and just clean carefully around it.

[@billsilcox1072]

Faith all I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you !!! You just saved me $175.00 that an ac guy wanted to charge me. Of course he was going to take it out of the wall. But after watching your video I think I can accomplish much the same thing ! I have the exact same model in my mobile home in Fl. The only challenge I have is that there is a protective cage around mine on the outside that can't be removed. But i think with a lot of cleaning spray and my garden hose set on "shower" ( so I don't bend the fins ) I think I can get it done. Or at the very lest much cleaner than it is now ! Again many thanks !

[@Keith_from_LBC]

Well, I know what I’m doing tomorrow! Gonna clean my window ac using the info I received watching your video. Thank you very much for taking the time to make the video and share it. You did a great job mostly using only one hand! Had to be tough on the forearms! Very informative and well done.

[@johnjeffries6207]

Good job, as an H-vac tec I spend most my time cleaning coils

[@-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-]

i was wondering if I could clean it without having to take it apart, so thanks for showing it's OK to do, and how to. incidentally, I have the exact same AC unit.

[@melgunn66]

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video! Very informative. I have a window unit like this one that's too heavy to move. Saved me some money for sure!

[@kemishana5158]

I have this exact AC. I’ve had it since 2015 and this summer the air just smells like mold and mildew. The top part where the air comes out is so gross as well. I always clean the filter, but I’m definitely gonna try your method! I live on the top floor of my building so, I can really get to the back to check for a clog. I’ll have to see what I can do, but tomorrow and cleaning this dang thing! Thank you for this video!!! Much appreciated

[@Charlie_sandy]

Kemi Shana did you figure out a way to clean the clog? I’m on a top floor too.

[@kemishana5158]

Bijou Yes! I put some towels down around the window sill and took the front part off like in the video. I mixed bleach and water and sprayed the top where I saw the black build up. Sprayed it until it was all gone. Then I sprayed the bottom vents with regular soap and water. The towel caught any drainage that might happen inside. And since the AC is leveled the rest of the water drained outside. Every removable part I washed in the bathroom. I turned it on after putting it back together and I was like brand new....minus the bleach smell. I’d say it’s better to use soap and water and avoid the bleach if the smell might bother you.

[@revolutionalized]

Did you find a way to clean the top part?

[@pamallen3396]

Best video on cleaning window air-conditioner I've seen! I can't remove mine either and didn't know what to do besides the filter and vacuuming the inside out. It's been running water down the side of my house and the paint is completely gone. Can't wait to try this so going to do right now. Thank you and God bless!!!

[@FaithAboundsatMelodyAcres]

+Pam Allen Thank you so much! Youre most welcome!

[@stephengoodwin4426]

Hey Pam, I vacuum first with the brush attachment, being careful not to bend the fins. That gets all the loose debris and gunk off the front. Then spraying with a bleach type cleaner, then plain water, does keep it clean. Good video Faith.

[@tammiephillips8531]

@@stephengoodwin4426 what will happen if you bend the fins

[@stephengoodwin4426]

@@tammiephillips8531 they won't do as good a job to get rid of the heat. Not a big deal if they bend a little though, just be mindful that they should stay straight.

[@theirmommie72]

That is the cleanest air conditioner I've ever seen in my life. I have that same one and now it's acting like it doesn't want to work. I know what I'm going to be doing today. Thank you so much.

[@shinobukaizoqyu1404]

This video was oddly relaxing and helpful. Thank you!

[@DMG099]

Right..werid I felt the same way

[@v.garcia3083]

@@DMG099 relaxing...almost went to sleep... l think it was the hum in the background...🎃

[@ultrablue33]

It’s the sound of her spraying I think

[@ultrablue33]

Lol

[@mzmicki111]

I really like your detail to how to do it without removing it. especially not being able to carry my AC out the window down the stairs and out to the back porch like a lot of utubers think I should do, but, you talked a little too soft for me I'm old and I can't hear😄😄😄 but thank you for the info. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@TGilligbauer]

Just a suggestion, a pump sprayer, like round up pump sprayer, might work a little better, make it easier on your hands for all that spraying

[@KatieCottingham]

I'm living in a house where the wall unit is actually attached and adhered into the wall so taking it out isn't an option, so this was insanely helpful! I've never had to clean a unit myself as previous landlords in other places always hired someone to do maintenance, so thank you for sharing how you deal with this!

[@tiana1017]

OMG THANK U SO MUCH, I WAS WATCHING SEVERAL VIDEOS BUT YOURS WAS DOWN HOME, SIMPLE AND STR8 TO THE POINT, I LIKE THE FACT THAT IT WAS MY SAME SCENARIO CAN'T REMOVE. I WAS WONDERING IF I HAD WAIT FOR IT TO TRY BEFORE PLUGGING AND TURNING IT BACK ON AND WHEN I SAW YOU WERE DOING IT I WAS LIKE COOL. I WENT AND BOUGHT 2 CANS OF AC-Safe Air Conditioning Coil Foaming Cleaner SELF RINSE AND SINCE I DON'T HAVE A WATER HOSE I GOT AN HDX 1 Gal. Pump Sprayer AND ALTHOUGH IT DIDN'T HAVE THAT MUCH FORCE IT STILL WORKED LIKE A CHARM FOR NOT HAVING GARDEN HOSE AND ACCESS TO OUTSIDE WATER. I COULDN'T BELIEVE HOW COLD THAT AIR CAME OUT, MY PUPS WERE SUFFERING WHILE I WAS CLEANING IT AND WERE SO HAPPY WHEN I GOT IT GOING AGAIN. THANKS SO MUCH =)

[@wilmasnyder2549]

Thank you for your video that really help me with my window air conditioner we live in Yuma,AZ very dusty state now are much cooler now thank God.

[@diannedyment8951]

Thank you for your home-grown expertise. Enjoyed your info video. I can’t wait to tackle mine!!

[@shortiebxch]

So happy I found this video my husband put my window unit where I can’t move it so this really helped me out a lot thank you

[@sweetlife7621]

Your video is really the best Iʻve seen for cleaning wall unit ac ...thanks very much!

[@RuleofFive]

Watching this in 2020 and I just cleaned my AC with your help! Thanks!

[@yangyangkiddielife7008]

This is amazing..i was thinking if should call someone to do the job and so happened to choose and clicked this video.. lifesaver indeed!

[@MBIT-us9vj]

Thank you for this video , right after seeing this video I right away went and cleaned my window A/C all I had to use was Awesome , I get at the dollar store , it loosened the dirt up right away ,I couldn't believe all the dirt that came out , my A/C started freezing yesterday so I hope this will help it not to freeze

[@besttimes3248]

Hi, I also live in a mobile home and I had to install a window unit and the instructions said put an awning over the top if the unit will mostly be in the sun. I put it in 3 years ago and this is the first year I have had to clean it,and I did it more or Less the way you did it and it works. Thanks for the reassurance. God Bless.

[@TroyHallBear]

This video was a real blessing, we had EXACTLY that same setup & the front coil had froze up this morning with expected 110F temps today.

[@FaithAboundsatMelodyAcres]

+Troy Hall oh goodness! So glad it helped. Thank you so much for commenting. Blessings to you and yours.

[@reginaroberts9399]

Thanks for your video. I have a very heavy one in the kitchen , and even though I clean the filter EVERY day...seriously , and in addition to this , I use dryer sheets, that I put in front to catch more dust, which seem to not restrict air flow, but help keep it cleaner(and make the house smell good) , but with having tons of dirt and dust and a unit running 24/7 in Texas, this brand new unit froze after a little less than 2 months . I did a light clean this morning, but will do a really good clean tonight, after the temps are only in the 80ies at night ..hahaha. I have pulled out smaller units and hosed them down before, but I wanted a way to keep it in the window, at least for a whole season, we might be able to pull it in the winter . So, thank you

[@FaithAboundsatMelodyAcres]

+Regina Roberts You're most welcome! Other than humidity Texas and Florida are the same heat and dust wise. It's such a nightmare on ac units! Another big help with dust is adding a cut to size AC filter. The one I use is Duck brand and its 24" X 15'" and 1\4" thick. I cut it to the size of the grill cover, not the filter, so it completely fills any gaps. The neighbors dog had shredded it when I had cleaned it few days before I filmed this. lol I have 2 of those now so I can swap them out quickly and I don't have to do heavy cleaning as often. Thanks for watching!

[@reginaroberts9399]

Yes, I used to do that, too, but sadly my new unit has the "pull-out" type of filter, I can`t open the door and put another one in, in addition to the regular one. So, I came up with the idea of the dryer sheets. Once I have the unit running, there is plenty of suction to keep them in place, just by putting them in the front of the grill. I change those 4 times a day, keeps the house smelling good for a bit (got lots of dogs, too) , but nothing prevents the A/C coils from getting dirty . Will be cleaning it tonight or early tomorrow. Those 100 degree temps are really getting a bit annoying. It`s supposed to cool off tomorrow and rain coming :-) -yeah

[@FaithAboundsatMelodyAcres]

Regina Roberts I had one like that years ago. It was a beast! I don't know what they are thinking when they build them. Lesson learned! lol

[@jeanbean1414]

Thank you so much! This is EXACTLY what I needed today! My 2 window units have been tripping the breakers repeatedly, which is a good way to wear out the breakers. My window units are removable, but one is on the second story and they are so heavy and awkward! It is a major job to get them in or out. You have saved my day!!! God bless you! :D I will try to post a report on whether this solved my breaker-tripping problem, for those who have a similar issue.

[@skyemoulton5208]

Hey (jeanbean1414), I got to thinking about your "Tripping Breaker Issue". You mentioned that you have not 1 but 2 AC Units in your home, is that correct? If so, it may have something to do with your 2 AC Units alone (and if they are running constantly), as in you have to much of a draw on the power...dependng on your homes wattage for your area 210 volts or 120 volts? But hit me back after the cleaning of AC's, just to see if it stops "Tripping the Breaker", I'm interested and a little curious to find out? Diane from Ontario, Canada. Cheers!

[@everythinganything888]

Hey! That looks brand new now! I know I need to do this too. Thanks for the tip! 😊

[@jennifertwigg-garnsey2113]

You saved me from having to buy a new one. It's so nice and cool, but it's a little loud. I hope it's just from the wetness from the spray bottle. Great and one of the best videos I've ever watched 👌😉

[@daniellekindig1157]

This is the best video for cleaning the ac. I have the exact same one and you did such u wonderful job explaining this .

[@MusicLeeSarah]

Thank you for this I've never had a window unit before I have no idea what I'm doing and I came across the video and it's the same unit I have! You are saving my day and my money!!!! thank you thank you thank you

[@oneboyscout3653]

Howdy. I just cleaned mine like this but had very HEAVY build up over a few yrs. What I found that got the stuck on grime off was a bronze or stainless brush, about the size of a toothbrush. They are only a couple,few bucks at Auto parts of hardware stores. Wish I CLD send a pick. Thanks for the great video and tips. God Bless you mam

[@Will_b83]

Take your water hose with the sprayer, and spray the whole inside of the outside of the unit, once you have hit it with the Clorox, and it will run like brand new for quite a bit longer between cleanings, also take a wire hanger and Rheem that drain opening as it drains, all of the slime and water will come out, I do this with my unit, wich happens to be the same as yours, it is also a Frigidaire..I believe we have the 8000 btu unit, and it lasts usually about two months between cleanings, you absolutely have the right idea just need to add those steps and it will make your life a little easier, great video!

[@JulieAOK]

"Thank you" does not convey my sincere appreciation for your taking the time and trouble to make this video. I have watched so many videos where some guy pulls a window unit out and takes it apart to clean. Mine is in there good and as a single older woman I can't do any of this heavy stuff. I live way out in the middle of freaking nowhere and the bugs and the mold and the vegetation takes over at every turn. I am out here on my own and you saved me having to pay some service guy who knows how much money to come and take it apart and clean it, after which it would probably be clean for maybe three weeks tops. For those who have a mold problem inside the upper louvers where the air comes out, thanks to another commenter I learned you can pop the louvers out (in this particular model) and clean them and have access to the styrofoam area to spray and wipe. I was also able to remove the directional fins at the same time, although they are pretty flimsy plastic so you will need to be careful. Thank you again for posting this!

[@FaithAboundsatMelodyAcres]

+Julie A You're so welcome! So happy to hear. Thanks for watching and for such a wonderful comment.

[@marlajones8866]

Julie A This is amazing. Save myself time and money.

[@crysjesus333]

Do you happen to have the link of the person popping out the vents and cleaning the styrofoam area/s? Mines in the window and we're moving soon, would rather it stay there til then but needs cleaning asap. Im just afraid without knowing how they come out before hand I'll break them. Thanks in advance.

[@idessaoutlaw]

Great video. I have the same unit. Mine is clogged on the inside of the condenser coils, where the fan blows through them to the rear of the unit. I had to use a water hose and compressed air to unclog and clean the fins on the condenser core. It saved me the cost and trouble of replacing it too soon, since it's not even two years old

[@KB-rb3vl]

Omg I had no idea you could open the face on a AC and take filter out!.🤔🙃🤐 I havent cleaned mine since I purchased it almost 5 years ago. Its 11pm now and I just finished my bedroom and livingroom AC 😂😂😂thank you!!!

[@mywifesboyfriendisfire]

Sounds like my sister. She'd build up a blanket in the dryer screen and then wonder why nothing would dry well

[@sandragallagher9221]

Gerry Gerbil Tell her if she doesn’t clean the filter screen after every use her dryer could very easily catch fire!

[@kimmayfield9095]

I just did mines.... Thank you so much for this video. Only if you knew how happy I am. God bless you❤❤❤

[@laurenrodriguez9780]

A million thank you's for this! This is EXACTLY what I needed and it worked like a charm! Awesome video!!!!!

[@elissahoran1130]

Thank you for your video, I did it and it worked great!!!!!! I took mine out followed your steps and used my garden hose. My pets thank you too!!!!! God Bless you for taking the time to make and post this video! Peace

[@jsth2breethe]

THANK YOU!! I have this same unit and cannot remove it because I live in an apartment. I'm saving this video so I can reference it as needed.

[@cherrymonica28]

Thank you so much. I have the exact same AC and it stinks like mold I'm a bit scared to spray all that stuff in there. But I'm going to try to clean my units tomorrow. I'm favoriting this video. Thank you ♡♡♡

[@erinavery6320]

Ashley Armen, did this work for you? I have the same one! But I am renting the apartment I am in, sooo I am kinda nervous to do this. 😅

[@heathernunn4722]

I have the same smelly problem

[@shawn111ok7]

I spray lysol disinfectant spray in mine. I spray into to fins with it running. i spray it good and it works for the smell. mine never gets real dirty

[@shawnj2313]

Thank you so much for this video it really helped me last summer I followed all your steps only thing I’ve done different was took my power washer to the backside of the unit. You saved me nearly $1000 I thought my window unit had completely went out. It’s a big 220 unit that I have

[@murrellsummers1987]

I have the same model unit. I take the front cover off so I can clean it and have better access to the aluminum fins. Plus you can use a wet/dry vac to help dust off the styrofoam and fan at that time. If you spray the front with water, be sure to cover the electrical parts to prevent any damage.

[@amynickerson4258]

This video is 4yo and it’s still helpful!! Thank you 🙏

[@Rya_B]

Thank you so much! How long did you wait to use the AC after you cleaned it?

[@SadBoy-qo6px]

12 hours .

[@MinecraftPro97k]

Thank you for this. this is helpful since I am actually too scared to remove my unit from my window.

[@jenniferabate5619]

Can you spray into the vent area? I can see mold in that top part but don't have access to it with out removing and taking completely apart and its built into a wall.

[@genghistron00]

Exactly what I wanted. Even same model air conditioner. Thank you!!!

[@FaithAboundsatMelodyAcres]

+genghistron00 Thats awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@nell1558]

Same here also

[@LuckyLynxXx]

That was a big ass spider. This video is a GODSEND! Thank you so much! I bought acan of no rinse ac coil cleaner but I used it method, rinsed and then blasted it all around with the can of cleaner, let her dry n BAM! SO FRESH N SO CLEAN! Thanks darlin!

[@sabrinasanders7936]

This video was an answered prayer. Thank you so much

[@jamesdemoruelle7731]

Oh my Goodness! You were so funny when you poured the gallon of water into the a/c. That gulping noise. Lol! I clean mine with water as well like that. Thanks!

[@FaithAboundsatMelodyAcres]

+James Demoruelle lol that gave me a chuckle! Thanks so much for watching and and such a great comment!

[@katluver09]

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[@TheFireblaze451]

this was extremely helpful i didn’t know about the drain hole

[@makaylaanderson1816]

Thank you, i have the same unit and it is also fixed in place. I found i could use a toothbrush on the inner fins to gentle remove anything that sticks and is being stubborn

[@FaithAboundsatMelodyAcres]

+Makayla Hoehn yes, especially if you use a vacuum hose to catch dry debris. Thanks for watching!

[@LeeRalph100]

This filters do very little, but they sure can mess up an ac when dirty. You would be surprised at the number of people that do not know about those filters or that they need cleaned periodically. Thanks for sharing

[@FaithAboundsatMelodyAcres]

Lee Ralph Thanks so much for watching and the feedback. Really appreciate it. I hope it helps get the word out to people. Its really scary what's lurking in peoples ACs. Thanks again!

[@karentitshaw2854]

I've got the same problems just not so intense. No dirt road, ac sit above dirt from built on flower section. Florida also, can't take it out, water hose won't reach and the hose was a worry. I'm hoping the water jugs works as well for me as they worked for you. Fingers are crossed.

[@sonofseven77]

Awesome video. I have the same unit and you answered a lot of the questions I would have asked a professional. Thank you so much!

[@FaithAboundsatMelodyAcres]

+Chuck Harris You're most welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@magettemagtira5318]

Thank you so much for this! I tried doing this + a gentle toothbrush..... then i got a lot of furs becoz of my dogs and it may be one reason why it is blowing hot air. Thank you again. 😊

[@MsNora60]

@Faith Abounds It looks like there is mold in the vents where the styrofoam is. You should be able to pop those vents outs with a screw driver. Even if you can’t, you can spray the vents and styrofoam with vinegar, peroxide or a product that is all natural - Benefect. A mold specialist told us to spray vinegar and peroxide periodically in that area. Great video.

[@snazzz11]

Would you tell me what strength peroxide, please? Do you mix the vinegar and peroxide?

[@MsNora60]

Harold Ginn I just spray the vinegar straight full strength. I also spray the peroxide straight full strength because it’s already at 3% in the bottle that I buy from Walmart. I sometimes add drops of tea tree, lavender or orange oil to the vinegar but it’s not needed. Once it dries it smells so fresh. I have mixed peroxide and vinegar and it was great. When I mix the two, I usually add 1/4 peroxide to the bottle and 3/4 vinegar but half and half would be great too. It works and keeps the mold out of the styrofoam. I even spray the grid with it.

[@snazzz11]

Ok, thank you. Few more questions, I apologize for the barrage: What kind of vinegar? White or AC? Do you mean 3% peroxide? That is the strongest I can find to buy, anywhere. Do you scrub inside the vents? How do you know it gets the mold that you cannot see? How long do you let all of this dry after cleaning the entire AC before you can turn the AC back on? I am super concerned because ours, only a year old, is full of mold inside the vents where the Styrofoam is. A resident here has copd and she cannot go long with no AC/air circulation with it so hot and humid here. Thanks so much!

[@MsNora60]

Harold Ginn Harold Ginn I just use the white vinegar. Yes, I meant 3% peroxide. Thanks for catching that. We have to spray our AC every couple of months to keep the mold out of the styrofoam and vents. They don’t tell people that but it really is what needs to be done with any window refrigerated AC to keep the mold out. I have asthma and if there is any mold at all, I cough so we keep it cleaned out. Also another good tip, before turning your AC off, run it on fan for a bit to dry it out and that helps keep down the mold also. The Benefect product is very pricey and we have used it. It’s a natural product with no VOC’s in it. However,we use the peroxide and vinegar more. I used the Benefect a few weeks ago and it started smelling of mildew within a few days due to high humidity so I sprayed it with the peroxide straight, then vinegar straight and it’s still clean. 👍🏼 I spray it real good and in the past, have stuck a paper towel back there and moved the fan by hand to wipe off any residue. Now that I spray it consistently, I haven’t had to do that. Oh and my husband went outside and sprayed all the vents outside with peroxide and vinegar also. There wasn’t any mold outside but we just sprayed it anyway. Also...When I clean the removable filter, due to allergies, I don’t tap it, I just turn it backwards and use sprayer to spray it off. Then I use a mixture of 1 cup vinegar, 1 cup dawn and spray it and wash it that way. Then dry with paper towels. I hope it works for you all like it does for us. I’m not a professional so have to make a disclaimer, this is what works for us.

[@MsNora60]

Harold Ginn I don’t time how long I leave it off. I kind of just know. I let it sit for a good 30 minutes and then turn on fan to dry out and then start the AC on cool.

[@albertstowel8613]

Thanks! Definitely did a great job showing step by step! This might be helpful but I used a 5 dollar pump spayer I got from harbor freight for rinsing, and works great

[@reneedanielle9468]

Usually the top vents will pop out for ac like this. But great video! Love it!

[@lissa783lissa783]

Thank you so much! I have the same unit in the wall up high. I really appreciate the help.

[@fateschallenge]

That particular AC / heater runs forever!!! I ran mine non-stop for 6 years. The people before me ran it for Lord knows how long.

[@amberhansen3806]

Awesome video. Gonna try this. Also this was total ASMR. Your voice is so relaxing

[@kinglord5429]

My ac is making lot of strange might be a bearing but way to big deal to fix but I'm definitely giving this try try. very impressive how well it cleaned

[@lorishepps6743]

Great video! It was so informative. I’m going to clean mine tomorrow. We’ve been getting lots of rain too. Thank you!

[@sgeminisplace]

Thanks for the AC cleaning tips. ..very helpful, I even have the same type of unit....jus to let you know. ..you can remove the vent grids they just pop off the little plastic rod holder it sits in

[@amandabealer5783]

Thank you SO much for posting this. My husband and I were at the ends of our ropes because our window units smelled so bad. Now...they smell clean and are blowing so much cooler. One of my units has the filter reset, so it took about an hour for it to completely dry and run as normal. Before that it kept beeping as though someone was pressing buttons and the timer light wouldn't go off. I realized that's the units way of resetting after cleaning.

[@FaithAboundsatMelodyAcres]

+Amanda Bealer You are so welcome. They can certainly build up a horrible smell. They make them all so different too. Mine has a 3 minute reset. So happy you have fresh air again!

[@shessosweet88]

Amanda Bealer after I cleaned mine it has been pressing its own buttons too over and over it's been almost 24 hours and it's still doing it, I was hoping it would reset like yours did you said it stopped after 1 hour and you have not had a problem since? Also the buttons on the ac don't work anymore only the remote will work to change anything or turn it on and off

[@FaithAboundsatMelodyAcres]

+shessosweet88 Cleaning it shouldn't effect the controls. When cleaning your cleaning the fins. Always unplug the unit and turn it off prior to cleaning and stay way from controls. If you haven't already tried this unplug the unit, wait 5 minutes and plug it back in and then set it to cool. The condenser has a built in delay, mines 3 minutes, before it cycles on. That's to prevent over heating. Your controls aren't supposed to reset themselves other than when you unplug it or in some cases turn it off.

[@shessosweet88]

Faith Abounds at Melody Acres thanks but I did try that a couple of times, my digital pad is off to the right hand side right next to the opening where you can see the coils and so I did get close to it when cleaning I guess I could have caused some kind of short but during the day when it's hot like today the machine stops moving around the settings and only did it this morning when it was really cool and not working as hard! I don't know. It is a lot cleaner now and stopped dripping tons of water in my house since a ton of slime came out my drain hole in the back. I did leave the unit plugged in when I did it although it was turned off the whole time (mine is plugged in behind my stove and really hard to unplug) next time I will turn off the breaker while I clean it which I wish I would have thought of before

[@FaithAboundsatMelodyAcres]

+shessosweet88 Do you by chance have it on economy or energy saver mode? On some settings the display shows room temperature rather than temperature its set at to maintain. I keep mine on cool and when condenser shuts off the fan and ac remain on, circulating air. My neighbor has his on energy saver and his unit shuts on and off and the display changes. It sounds like it could be something like that. It could be also your paying more attention to it noticing things you didn't notice before. I set mine on fan it changes display to actual room temperature. It's hard to say without seeing it but what your describing sounds like it's doing what it's supposed to. With cooler nights they will cycle down. Mine is on 24/7 or else I wake up sweating. In Florida we can get 40 and 50 degree changes in 24 hour period. With ac fan running I don't have to use heat as much because the ac pulls cold damp air out of the house.

[@justlookin2]

Great video. I was watching your video and looked over at my air conditioner and I thought oh my goodness that thing is so dirty I opened it up and you were right it scared me half to death thank you for showing me how to clean my unit

[@kellycoltrane2040]

Great info. How long after you clean it can you cut it back on? Especially after spraying water inside and pouring water in it on the out side. Mine is so full of sludge and gunk and not dating properly thank you!!!

[@gailgranberry238]

This was so helpful. Thank you! One thing though: Do you ever clean the vents? The area above the control panel? I’d like to know how you do that

[@teresagaddy10]

Yes I need to clean the case part not the coils. Please help