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Air unit is the main source in any window air conditioner that brings in dust and other debris. Prior continuing with the cleaning process you need to make sure that the unit is switched off. Slowly remove the air unit from the air conditioner window by loosening the screws from all sides. Keep the removed screws in a single place or in a box so that you don't have to struggle while replacing the air unit back into the system.

Do you have the air unit removed outside? You can further remove the front top panel, if the unit is a slide out model. Since the front top panel is removed, you can have a glance at the evaporator blower wheel that looks like a squirrel cage. Remove the dirt from the components by dusting them with a clean cloth before applying any cleaning solution.

It is easier to clean the window air conditioner filter due to its convenient manual installation process. Removing and replacing the filter in a window air conditioner is easy and uncomplicated. You can use any soft material or a damp cloth to remove the dust from the filter. Once the dust is gone,remove the excess and sticky dirt by using the hose pipe or keeping the filter under running water.

Once the filter is removed, dust it with a damp cloth. Now fill your kitchen sink or a basin or a huge bucket with water and add soap or liquid soap in it. Once the soap is completely mixed with water, dip the air filter into the soapy water. By using an old toothbrush or a soft brush you can remove the stain from the filter. Do not use any hard brush or a hard material to remove the stain, since hard materials can damage the filter. Dry it in air completely before replacing into the air conditioner unit.

You can use cleaning products or foaming solutions to clean the components of window air conditioner units. If the cleaner solution creates a Smokey effect, it is considered normal. However, always put on rubber gloves and goggles while handling such cleaning solutions to avoid hazardous affects to your organs.

Periodic cleaning is very important to keep the unit away from algae growth. Pouring two capsules of bleach into the condensate drain pan or into the outside water pan can save your unit from algae growth.

It is not enough to focus only on the inner components, cleaning process gets complete only when the outer body of a window air conditioner looks spotless. After dusting and cleaning the outer body with water, rub it with a clean cloth and leave it to dry. In that way, you can safeguard your air conditioner from rusting. Seeking help from professional cleaners periodically is essential to maintain and clean a window air conditioner.