Can the air conditioner be cleaned by yourself?
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Air conditioners can be cleaned by yourself, with the main focus on cleaning the air filter part. The steps for replacing the air filter are as follows: 1. Open the engine compartment cover and lay out the fender protective pad; 2. Prepare an air gun to clean the dust inside the air filter; 3. Remove the air filter cover; 4. Take off the air filter cover and remove the old air filter; 5. Install the new air filter into the air filter frame; 6. Reinstall the air filter cover; 7. Tighten the screws in sequence, reinstall the sealing strip and press it firmly; 8. Close the engine compartment cover. The function of the air filter is to filter the air entering the interior of the car from the outside, improving the cleanliness of the air.
Of course you can clean your car's air conditioning system by yourself, I do it at home all the time. First, you need to locate the cabin air filter, usually behind the glove compartment on the passenger side, then remove the old filter to see how dirty it is. Next, purchase a specialized AC cleaning spray, start the vehicle and set it to maximum external air circulation mode, then spray the cleaner into the air intake vent. After the foam dissolves the dirt, let the AC run for about ten more minutes to dry it out. Don't forget to install a new filter at the end - the whole process takes just half an hour. Cleaning it yourself twice annually during seasonal changes costs only a few dozen yuan, preventing AC odors and bacterial growth while saving you 300-400 yuan compared to dealership service. Just be careful not to let the foam splash onto circuit boards during cleaning.
