As the temperature gradually rises,
Air conditioning has become a powerful tool for us to escape the heat in summer.
However, many parents enjoy the coolness at the same time,
But a crucial step was overlooked
- Air conditioning cleaning.
Do you know?
If you don't clean the air conditioner for a long time,
Not only will it affect the refrigeration effect,
It can also pose a potential threat to your child's health.
How dirty is the air conditioner?
If your air conditioner has been used for a long time but has never been cleaned, you will see black "freckles" on the outer wall of the air conditioner.
If you open the lid of the air conditioner at this time and find its filter, it probably looks like this.
With a touch of your hands, a thick layer of ash, blowing such an air conditioner for a long time, it is difficult not to get sick.
During long-term use, air conditioners will accumulate a large amount of dust, bacteria, mold and other pollutants. If the air conditioner is not cleaned properly, these pollutants may be blown out by the cold wind, causing harm to the human respiratory system.
Especially for children whose immune systems are not yet fully developed, long-term exposure to polluted air-conditioned environments can easily cause respiratory diseases, skin allergies and other problems.
Therefore, it is important to do a good job of cleaning the air conditioner before and during use.
How to clean and disinfect the air conditioner?
The most reliable is to ask a professional air conditioning cleaning company to repair and maintain at the same time.
Of course, you can also do it yourself.
Hanging air conditioning
1. Power off
- Turn off the power to the air conditioner and unplug it. Always remember to disconnect the power supply before any operation.
2. Clean the exterior of the air conditioner
- Wipe down the aircon's casing and other exposed parts with a damp rag.
- The rag should not be too wet so as not to corrode the internal parts of the air conditioner.
3. Remove the filter
- Locate the clasp handles on the opening panels on both sides of the air conditioner and gently push up to open the panel.
4. Wash the filter
- First of all, use an air conditioner cleaner (choose a professional, brand) to "open the spray", and let it stand for 15 minutes after spraying.
- Secondly, rinse the filter, when rinsing, you can use a rag or soft brush to gently scrub a few times, brush clean and let it dry.
5. Clean the heat sink
Remove the filter and you'll see the heat sink (the mesh metal sheet behind the filter):
- After shaking the air conditioner cleaning agent well, 5 cm away from the heat sink, spray wash the entire condenser in the order of up and down, and let it stand for 15 minutes after spraying and cleaning.
- Do not spray on parts other than the heat sink when spraying, so as not to cause a short circuit after turning on the machine.
- Soak the rag and wipe the heat sink.
6. Install the filter back in place and start it on
- Let the air conditioner run normally for 15~30 minutes, and the sewage will be automatically discharged with the drain.
Cabinet air conditioning
The cleaning steps of the cabinet air conditioner are basically the same as those of the hanging air conditioner, but the filter and heat sink of the cabinet air conditioner are different from those of the hanging air conditioner.
1. Grille cabinet air conditioner
- Its filters and fins can be found behind the baffle at the air conditioning outlet or inlet.
2. Sliding lid cabinet air conditioner
- You need to turn on the air conditioner first, slide the slide cover down, and after the air outlet is normal, unplug and turn off the power, so that you can find the filter and heat sink through the air conditioner outlet baffle.
Once you have found the filter and heat sink, clean them using the 6 steps above.
Note: Due to the cumbersome disassembly and cleaning of cabinet air conditioners, and easy to damage electrical appliances, it is recommended to find a professional air conditioner cleaning company for cleaning.
Does the air conditioner need to be cleaned?
The body of the outdoor unit is generally located outside the window, and the cleaning is more complicated, so it is better to find a professional team to provide door-to-door service for such a professional matter.
- The air conditioner is designed with this in mind, and the hygiene of the outdoor unit hardly affects the indoor environment.
- If conditions permit, it is recommended to ask a professional cleaning staff to come to the home regularly (once every six months) to do a thorough cleaning of the air conditioner at home.
In the daily use of air conditioning, there are also 3 points to pay attention to
01
Adjust the temperature and duration of the air conditioner reasonably
- In summer, the temperature of the air conditioner can be set at 26~28°C, which should not be too low.
- It is not advisable to stay in an air-conditioned room for too long, generally 3~4 hours.
- If you need to stay in an air-conditioned room for a long time, pay attention to local warmth.
02
The air-conditioned room has windows open for ventilation
- When the air conditioner is turned on, the window can be opened every 2~3 hours for ventilation to ensure indoor and outdoor air circulation and fresh indoor air.
- Newly renovated and newly furnished rooms should be ventilated frequently.
- If the humidity drops below 40%, a humidifier can be used.
03
Avoid direct air conditioning
- No matter how much the temperature is set, do not sit under the exhaust vent of the air conditioner to prevent the body from cooling too quickly and the skin from drying.
- Don't blow the air conditioner directly because of sweating, it's best to change out of wet clothes and dry the sweat before entering the air-conditioned room.
The last thing I want to say is,
Although the air conditioner is good, don't be greedy for a long time,
Pay attention to proper window ventilation.
Source: Dongguan CDC, Popular Science China Editor: Cheng Huanying Wen Jialin Editor: Chen Guangtai
Although the air conditioning is good, don't be greedy!