{"id":163,"date":"2007-09-11T16:49:57","date_gmt":"2007-09-11T16:49:57","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2016-01-17T16:46:10","modified_gmt":"2016-01-17T21:46:10","slug":"how-clean-air-conditioner-and-remove-mold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.allergy-details.com\/mold-allergy-c\/how-clean-air-conditioner-and-remove-mold\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean an Air Conditioner and Remove Mold"},"content":{"rendered":"

Air conditioners<\/strong> can be excellent mold<\/a> breading grounds. dust<\/a> gets deposited on the cooling fins, then becomes damp because air conditioners condense water out of the air. Damp dust is a pretty good medium for growing mold. The mold may not grow all that well when the air conditioner is running and cold, but between cycles, and during longer periods when the air conditioner is not needed, the mold can have a real field day.<\/p>\n

Cleaning your air conditioner regularly improves your health<\/a> by removing moldy dust, and improves the efficiency of the air conditioner.<\/p>\n

Donald Grummett<\/strong> has provided this article on how to clean an air conditioner.<\/p>\n

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Very little is required to clean a window air conditioner, except lots of patience. If patience is something you lack then it is a job you should turn over to the local appliance serviceman.<\/p>\n
Tools<\/h3>\n
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Tin can or container (old muffin tin works well also)<\/li>\n
Vacuum cleaner<\/li>\n
Long handled brush (an old toilet brush works well)<\/li>\n
Oil can<\/li>\n
Rags<\/li>\n
De-greaser or spray detergent<\/li>\n
Selection of screwdrivers (Philips, Flat bladed, 1\/4″ socket head)<\/li>\n
Fin tool (optional)<\/li>\n
New filter (if disposable type)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n