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What's clogging up your outdoor unit?

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Condenser coils in both roof units and split systems are subject to dust, pollen, cottonwood, and grease accumulation. This is how they accumulate and form an obstruction to the flow of air, insulate the coil fins, and create an additional burden on the compressor. Maintenance of commercial refrigerator condenser coil cleaning ​ is one of the simplest methods to avoid extra maintenance services. First of all, during maintenance of the equipment, an inspection should be performed. During the cooling season, one needs to inspect the surface of the coil to detect clogged areas, damaged fins, and corrosion on tube joints. One should not neglect to check around the equipment for any possible obstructions to the flow of air, like shrubs, fences, or any objects. Cleaning methods depend on the coil. Dust can be removed using a soft brush or vacuum cleaner, followed by rinsing with water using low pressure, from the inside out if possible, since this way the dust will go out the same way it ent...