You may not be thinking of your outdoor heat pump condenser coils when planning Spring Cleaning tasks, but it may be the most important thing you can do.
We highly recommend cleaning your heat pump condenser coils this spring. Sure, your HVAC technician will clean your indoor evaporator coils and outdoor condenser coils, but you will greatly benefit from more frequent heat pumps cleanings.
With spring and summer comes increased grass clippings, cotton from cottonwood trees, and dandelions. If you have a lot of grass and floating debris around, you may have to clean your heat pump weekly!
A simple heat pump cleaning will bring you into the cooling season with increased comfort, efficiency, and energy savings.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Cleaning Outdoor Condenser Coils
Your outdoor condenser unit needs to be cleaned at least twice a year, and spring is the perfect time to do so — it’s not too hot or too cold out, and most likely you’re using the unit sparingly at the moment.
1. Before you do anything, turn off the power to the heat pump at its shutoff box, usually located within eyesight on an exterior wall. Shutoffs can be different depending on the unit. If there is no shutoff box, you can turn off power to the unit at the breaker box. Try turning the unit on to test if it is indeed off.
2. After power has been turned off, clean the area around the condenser unit. For air to flow efficiently, we recommend about 2-3 feet of clearance around each side of the condenser. This means any shrubbery, equipment, or other debris should be cleared away. Keep this minimum clearance in mind when planting anything around your unit. If any bushes or shrubs have encroached on your heat pump’s breathing space, cut them back.
After you’ve cleaned up around the condenser, you’re almost ready to wash. Just don’t forget to turn off the power to the unit! Safety precautions are the most important when dealing with anything with electrical connections.
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