How to change and clean the air conditioner filter. Periodically cleaning and changing the air conditioner filter is essential to breathe clean air and to prevent the appliance from being damaged. How to do for proper cleaning and possible replacement? There are various types of air conditioners on the market, but they are usually always equipped with special filters.
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Clean and change periodically the air conditioner filter is crucial for breathe clean air and to prevent the appliance from being damaged. How to do it for one proper cleaning and eventual filter replacement? There are various types of air conditioners on the market, but they are usually always equipped with special filters.
Periodically you will need them disassemble and clean, or replace. You will have to carry out all the operations with great care and attention. The best time is the exchange of season especially if you also use the air conditioner as heating in winter. If you use it exclusively to freshen the air in the house during the summer, the advice is to take care of extracting and cleaning or replacing the filter at the end of the season or in any case with the beginning of autumn.
In any case, the better replace or clean the filter in advance, before starting to restart the air conditioner and, above all, before the arrival of the great heat. If the filter of your air conditioner is always clean, you will avoid the accumulation of dirt and dust inside the device, extending its life. Not only: the air conditioner will work better.
The biggest advantage of a well cleaned filter it's about its ability to prevent allergens to contaminate the air of the house. The filters of the air conditioners can be of different types, for example in PVC, activated carbon, ion, or electrostatic. Consult the instruction manual to find out more.
Here how to proceed.
1) First of all you will have to locate the position of the filter, that it can change depending on whether the air conditioner is wall-mounted, recessed in the ceiling or floor. The filter could be located immediately after the grille that allows the air to escape, or towards the bottom. Normally, you will find a door to open to reach the filter. In other cases you will have to remove the grill, perhaps with the help of the screwdriver.
2) Always remove the filter from the air conditioner before starting to clean it. Dust can settle in the filter, mites, allergens and bacteria. Be careful when cleaning or replacing if you suffer from allergies or breathing problems. Always remove the filter carefully so as not to damage it.
3) For the more classic filters, which are made of PVC, one is enough thorough cleaning with soap and warm water. Carbon or activated ion filters may require special maintenance, so check the instruction manual. You will have to rub the PVC filters with a sponge that you have dipped in soapy water and squeezed very well.
4) Rinse the filters carefully with lukewarm water e dry well with a clean cotton cloth or towel, without applying too much pressure, so as not to risk damaging the filter. Check that you have thoroughly removed all residual dust and dirt.
5) At this point you can reinsert the clean filter into the air conditioner dry and refit any cover or plastic cover, or simply close the door of the air conditioner. If the old filter looks very bad, you can replace with a new one. Search for the most suitable filter in shops or on the internet by referring to the model or brand of your air conditioner. Restart the air conditioner. If it works without problems, it means that you have successfully cleaned or replaced and reinserted the air filter.
Another useful tip. If you are in doubt the first time that you will need to replace or clean the air conditioner filter, or if you are concerned that there is a malfunction, call a technician and observe all his moves, so that you can proceed smoothly on your own next times.
Also remember that the air conditioner periodically it must be checked and recharged with the special gas which allows refrigeration. If the levels drop too low, the air conditioner may not work properly. In this case, you will need to contact technical assistance, who will take care of the maintenance necessary for the correct operation of the air conditioner.
Marta Albè
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