Cleaning a split-system air conditioner helps it run more efficiently, maintain good air quality, and extend its lifespan. Although it is generally advisable to have a professional perform deep cleanings annually, there are several basic steps you can safely do yourself at home. Below is a general guide on how to clean both the indoor and outdoor units.
Important: If you are uncertain or not comfortable performing any of these steps, consult a licensed HVAC professional. Always refer to your specific unit’s manual for any model-specific instructions.
1. Warning
●Before the cleaning of the air conditioner, it must be shut down and the electricity must be cut off for more than 5 minutes, otherwise there might be the risk of electric shocks.
●Do not wet the air conditioner, which can cause an electric shock. Make sure not to rinse the air conditioner with water under any circumstances.
●Volatile liquids such as thinner or gasoline will damage the air conditioner housing, therefore please clean the housing of air conditioner only with soft dry cloth and damp cloth moistened with neutral detergent.
●In the course of the usage, pay attention to cleaning the filter regularly, to prevent the accumulation of dust which may affect the air conditioner performance . If the service environment of the air conditioner is dusty, correspondingly increase the number of times of cleaning. After removing the filter, do not touch the fin part of the indoor unit with the finger, and no force to damage the refrigerant pipeline.
2. Clean the panel
When the panel of the indoor unit is contaminated, clean it gently with a wrung towel using tepid water below 40"C, and do not remove the panel while cleaning.
3. Clean the air filter
3.1 Remove the air filter
1. Use both hands to open the panel for an angle from both ends of the panel in accordance with the direction of the arrow.
2. Release the air filter from the slot and remove it.
The air filter is locate above the fuselage.
Take it out facing upward.
3.2 Clean the Air Filter
Use a vacuum cleaner or water to rinse the filter, and if the filter is very dirty (for example, with greasy dirt), clean it with warm water (below 45 C ) with mild detergent，and then put the filter in the shade to dry in the air.
3.3 Mount the Filter
Reinstall the dried filter in reverse order of removal, then cover and lock the panel.
Reinstall the dried filter in reverse order of removal.
4. Check before using
1. Check whether all the air inlets and outlets of the units are unblocked.
2. Check whether there is blocking in the water outlet of the drain pipe, and immediately clean it up if any.
3. Check the ground wire is reliably grounded.
4. Check whether the remote control batteries are installed, and whether the power is sufficient.
5. Check whether there is damage in the mounting bracket of the outdoor unit, and if any, please contact our local service center.
5. Maintain after using
1. Cut off the power source of the air conditioner, turn off the main power switch and remove the batteries from the remote controller.
2. Clean the filter and the unit body.
3. Remove the dust and debris from the outdoor unit.
4. Check whether there is damage in the mounting bracket of the outdoor unit, and if any, please contact our local service center.
