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I’m a 67 year old woman and after watching your video I decided to give it a try after getting all the supplies you recommended and…….”I DID IT!!!” It was a bit harder because Lennox has zero help on line 🤬 and getting the cover off was somewhat difficult. Lennox’s wheel does not come out (some things to think about when deciding which brand to install in the first place) so I had to spray with the wheel in place and wow was that wheel super filthy!! There was also some mold on the cover and now it smells clean and lemony (I used lemon Simple Green). I also discovered that the installer did not stick any insulation or foam spray in the hole the wires and condensate tube go through. I have often thought I felt cold air coming in from up there on really cold nights. (No I’m not crazy there WAS!). So I’ll address that before reassembling. You are great and funny too. I feel SO good saving hundreds of dollars! I owe you a beer 🍺 Your doggo is a good boi and tell him I understand him missing mom and it’s OK. Thanks again Jim! 👏👏👏
Thks for bringing up Lennox , it is difficult to get help/info on. I had the wheel out to change the bearing at one end. It was making noise , enough that we turned the machine off when it wasn’t necessary. Even a technician , that knows the machine , still took him some time and effort. They are tricky sophisticated gnarly things these mini splits. Helpful to get a training at install time
It's so refreshing to find someone like you sharing accurate DIY knowledge, rather misguided hacks and product promotions. We had been paying an HVAC service to do twice a year maintenance but they never got it clean like I did after being inspired to just do it myself after watching your video! 🎉 Many thanks!
Thank you thank you. I am a dog groomer with a mini split. Have paid so much to have it clean every 2 months 🙄. Today I did it mayself after watch your video 🎉🎉🎉
I have to confess that I have never cleaned our indoor units. The one in the living room is nearly 10 years old and I recently noticed that is smells musty. I looked inside and woah... it's dirty! I called a company to come clean all 4 and was quoted $350 EACH!! I am going to buy the little pressure washer and the rest of the supplies and will clean all 4 for less than the cost to clean one. Thank you so much for your video!
LOL, you made my day at 8:03! Right on... We were just happy as a lark after successfully installing our units. So hopefully, we will have a good twelve months of use before having to clean them.
Thanks, Yep we're still watching your perfect step by step video. I've three of these heads. I really saved a lot of $$. My wife is allergic to dust. Your instructions are Dyn-O-Mite!
Thanks Jim! Just cleaned our unit out using your suggestions. I can't believe we didn't all get Legionnaire's Disease from the thing, it was that bad. Our head unit also has the oscillating side-2-side vanes, so I had to remove both of those motors from the drip tray. I bought a Ryobi 18V portable power washer which did the trick really well without having to remove the blower cage. Used some vinegar in the water to clean the vanes after I let the foam work for a while. I also bought some of the pellets you suggested and cut them down to size to put in the drip tray.
Honestly thank you for showing me how to disassemble it. I got my cover off easy but then i just kind of looked at the unit like okay what next lol. Had no idea the drain pain motor and louvers came off that easy. Thanks for the video man.
I live in WA and ours got that dirty after 5yrs. Saved myself $470/unit by cleaning mine instead of getting a pro in. 1st one took 90 mins, second one just under an hour. So
Thank you Jim for the informative video. I just cleaned my unit and this video helped a lot. The two main challenges for me was removing the top clips on the cover and reinstalling the drip pan. That pan was a major pain to put back in
Thank you Jim for a clear and concise AC unit cleaning vid. I just had mine cleaned professionally for $400. They took the entire unit apart and had to release and refill the AC gas. A real hassle. I have ordered the water cover and the portable pump and next AC unit cleaning will be DIY.
That was not necessary, they can trap the refrigerant in the compressor before uninstalling it, there is a technique for that, it is not necessary to disassemble and uninstall it for maintenance either.
Great How To Do video Jim. Thank you for taking the time to do it. I just had 2 of these units installed in my central Florida home. Planning on doing the maintenance my self. You just made my work easier.
Jim, from a Jim, thanks for a GREAT video. I installed my mini split system(s), myself, 3-yrs ago! No problems, except the annual cleaning! Or sooner! Obviously, I’m buying your shirt, and the cleaning kit. Thanks again, from Knoxville Tennessee.
Interesting variation from your prior video. I may have to try this. I loved your prior video as I was able to follow it and clean all my units (same ones you have) and it went very well but you are right that taking out that blower wheel is a pain. By the way, looks like you DID clean it last year since that is when you posted the other video lol. Thanks again. You’ve saved me so much money between that prior video and also the outdoor unit cleaning video. I’ll buy you all the coffee or beers you want haha. Keep these videos coming and god bless. 👍
My other video I made with the air conditioner in my bedroom but I still could have cleaned it. Life gets crazy especially with two boys. Thanks for watching
@@DIYJIM I hear ya. I only have one kiddo right now but yeah it gets crazy…and finding the time to do these things can be quite challenging to say the least haha. Pays off though in the end I’d say.
This IS how a DIY video should be made! Bravo Zulu. Now I can get at all of those heat exchangers. The porta-a-blaster is the cat's meow. Brushing, vacuuming and compressed air leaves too much behind. Every bit of efficiency counts and makes a huge difference. Thank you for this enlightenment. Hint for different models: try to find a model-specific video for removing the cover, then come back to this to proceed and finish with yours.
Thanks for showing how the drain pan connects to the main unit. I was quoted more than $400 to clean each one of my split units. I have ordered the anti-mold tabs and will be placing them in the drain pan to see if it makes a difference the next time I clean my systems. As a Florida resident, I would probably clean my units quarterly.
Oh, that paddle wheel. I’ve been pulling mine out and using Dawn detergent on it and just cleaning it with the hose. Been coming out good, but what a pain. I’m going to do it the hard way this spring, but I’m going to keep in mind this method, because I dread this task. For the condensate drain, I usually run some diluted bleach down that to kill the flora. I bought the Nu Calgon sprayer that you attach to a garden hose (I use Cal Green) to clean the condenser coils (outdoor unit). Great video. 👍 PS I don’t know if you tried the tabs. I used them for my first year. Really did not find them to help much, but ymmv.
Thanks a lot for this video, I just finish clean my A/C is identical like the one you just clean. I think I will buy the portable pressure washer you used in the video. Thanks again. By the way I 'm in Puerto Rico.
Great video. I've done a handful of these and for me the hardest parts are pulling the lid and figuring out how to drop the drain pan. If I could make a suggestion, perhaps slow the roll of the wheel when you spray it. I believe you will clean it faster if you apply resistance to the spin. Thanx and keep them coming.
I’m buying the machine now. I followed your first video and removed and cleaned the blower. It was a pain. The machine will pay for itself the first time I clean all 5 units in my house. Thanks Jim!
@@DIYJIM The machine is terrific. I cleaned all 5 wall units in very little time without having to remove the blower wheel in each. That’s a huge improvement!
I have the Mitsubishi AC, but I need to clean it every month. I used a Bosch Easy Aquatak 100, it does not bend the fins. Because I need to clean so often, I stopped taking out the cover, I only removed the louver and filter. The main thing is that there's another coil at the back, that you may have missed. I always started cleaning that coil first, the blower, and then the front coil. I also don't remove the drain pan, just feel with your fingers (carefully). Use the pressure washer on the drain hole, add some tablets after cleaning.
I have used those tabs in my drip pans ever since my unit overflowed into my house because the drip hose was clogged by algae. No problems in my 8 units ever since. That was probably 7 years ago.
Hey Jim, thanks for video... Worked great for me. But my larger unit, 2400 inside handler, is still making loud fan noise after thorough cleaning. Is that the fan motor going? Thanks again
You're awesome dude.!!! Thanks a bunch for this video. I bought all the right equipment online and Ill be doing the cleaning later this week before summer gets here!!! Cheers :)
Great video. I wish you had my brands. Cannot get drip pan out of some. I am in south florida. The wheels get pretty gunkie. I was looking for a little power washer. One question, did you bend any fins?? Also video about a year old, is the blower still clean? Thanks, Martin
Definitely did not bend the fins. I really have not looked at my air conditioner to see if it is dirty but I’m sure it is due for a cleaning. Thanks for watching.Martin
Hi, thanks for the informative video, rather than using the tape. I noticed when opening mine, the wires on the Grau piece weave into a clip on the tan plastic piece.. that holds the part in place. Happy to email you a photo if that helps.
Not a bad idea, only thing I think is nicer is I can run one if I want. I have one in my basement for heat when it is not really cold. Thanks for watching
@@DIYJIM I can have multizone (2 or 3) traditionally ducted HVAC with air handler in the attic. I think it’s easier and less costly to mainten even though it may cost a little more to do the ducting. I can’t imagine time and hassle of going through cleaning 8 mini splits twice a year risking falling off a ladder. Thanks for making me change my mind.
@@JohnLee-db9ztThink you are making a good decision I would just recommend that you spend a few hundred dollars more and buy the heat pump. Unless you live somewhere, you’ve never need heat.
If you had a central hvac system, the PM for the air handler would cost about $100. It would also be easy to troubleshoot, repair with common parts stocked on hvac service trucks.
@@DIYJIM If you have an open floor plan, very well insulated home and less than 1000 sq ft, a mini split might work ok. If not, multiples are needed and you might as well have a central system that can be easily cleaned, repaired, has a 1 yr labor warranty and 10 yrs parts warranty. To each their own though. I'll never work on or help another diy'er. I tried to help three or four times and everytime it turns into a royal cluster f.
I found your video when I was looking for help to clean my Mitsubishi MSZ-GL24NA. I have the Port-a-blaster in my Amazon cart, but am having a little trouble finding a waterproof cover to fit my 43"L x 13"T x 10"D unit. I really appreciate your step-by-step procedure and thank you for your effort in making it. I can't find your video on the drain pan tablets. Did you ever get a chance to do one? I'm not sure WHERE you would put them, assuming that they work...
@@DIYJIM Yes sir, thanks. I used the links on the video to set up my Amazon cart, BUT unless I misunderstood your meaning, I thought that IN the video you said that you didn't HAVE the tabs, but would order them and do a video about their use?? Thanks for taking the time to reply!
@@DIYJIM YES, you're right. I clicked the "large" button on Amazon, but my brain was apparently disengaged when I read the text. Thanks again! I'm a little nervous about all of this, but $400 in MY pocket is way better than in the contractors pocket.
Jim...Can I use my Greenworks 1800 PSI Pressure washer to do the same as the Port-A-Blaster? Not sure if it will suck up the clean hot water from the bucket. I don't want to damage the pump. The 2 units are very similar looking. I cleaned 2 units a year or 2 ago using your older video. and I am anxious to try the new method. I have 3 units to clean. Thank you for a great video.
Can this device, with its provided fittings, be used to push water through the condensation drain tube of my Mitsubishi mini slim heat pump from the INSIDE. I am unable, as a practical matter, to access the external end of the drain tube. For example, instead of attaching the sprayer head, will the end of the section to which the sprayer head would otherwise be attached fit up against the INTERIOR open end of the drain tube snugly enough to push water out through the drain tube without simultaneously blasting an unacceptable amount of water into the room? I know that this would be an "off label" use, but if it can be used in this way I want to purchase it.
Sorry I have never tried that. I would have to tear apart my entire air conditioner to try that. Sorry very busy right now. If you do try it let me know if it works.
Nice job sir..... Would you mind buying and installing a Mr Cool unit? My design is a little different to disassemble.... Thanks. Yours seems to have much easier access to the blower wheel.... That's the dirtiest part of mine.
Jim they sell a self container washer for this cleaning tank with water and pump incorporated in one unit no need for extra bucket clean my ac every 3 months here in panama
I'm not exactly sure what you mean by a stair lift? You can find my e-mail in my description if you want to send me a picture. Really not sure I can do it but maybe. Do you live near me in Pa?
Well I am now in need of a brand new indoor mini split after trying to tackle this on my own..... It is not as easy as I thought it would be - that was my mistake. Many broken pieces of plastic later ....lost screws and chemical in my electric board.... Sounded great to save 300 bucks unfortunately it's gonna cost me 2200 to replace this head. 😢😢
Hey Jim random question but do you typically leave your mini splits running 24/7? Or on and off as needed? I’ve heard it is supposedly more energy efficient to just leave them on all the time-“set it and forget it”- but not sure if that’s truly the case.
I would bet most other ac get dirty also. I think I might have forgot to clean last year. I still love the Mitsubishi ductless AC you cannot hear them run very quiet. Thanks for watching
Jim..I am a senior lady who has one 9,000 btu and two 12,000 btu Mitsubishi like yours; what size blue cover should I buy and how thick are the support plates because I have a temp regulator mounted next to my ac and want to make sure there is enough room for the support plate to fit? Also, I would like to try the pressure washer but let me ask you... if you could have used a water hose with a pressure nozzle would you have done that instead of purchasing the power washer or do you feel it would have been too much pressure? I can get hoses in my house... in your opinion which would be better?
@@DIYJIM Thank you for response. After extensive research and feedback from more than one user i decided to go for it. It will be handy to clean both my split units. Thanks a bunch Jim. New sub by the way love your videos!
Hello, thanks for the video. Do you think the port a blaster would be able to clean mold off my coils? Last summer My Ac just started selling worse and worse. It would do the thing where it only smells bad when the AC kicks off and it heats up. I took it apart and cleaned it, and got a lot of gross stuff out, but just spraying the frost king foaming cleaner doesnt get anything out of the coils thats smelling bad. Post winter, I've turned my AC on and it hasn't smelled bad. but I can tell that its slowly starting to smell again. Whatever's in there that died over the winter is growing back. So now I'm doing tons of AC research cleaning research again lol... Thanks.
I definitely think it would help, one thing I really like is I can use good hot water to clean my ac along with the coil cleaner. Thanks for watching Elijah
Hey Jim how is the Port-A-Blaster holding up? Thinking of getting it as I’d really love to shave down the time and effort involved in cleaning my Mitsubishi units
Sorry Mark I really can not tell you, I only used it twice. I only clean my units about twice a year. I just bought the port-a-blaster. It seems like it should last.
@@DIYJIM I get it, thanks. I recall in your other video you used a pump sprayer. I may go that route for now while I think on the port a blaster a bit more.
@@DIYJIM thank you for posting, I have a FUJITSU that has 4 yrs on it and you can imagine what it looks like. That shield thing is the way to go, many thanks for the heads up on that. There is one out there that is half the size and they want like $125 for a plastic bag that doesn't even cover the sides or top.
@@moss8448 holy smokes I don’t think I paid that. I really like that new little pressure washer also. Definitely makes it easier. Thanks again for watching Sam you can share my video if you know anyone else that has a mini split.
Yes you can. I just cleaned mine with a pump sprayer and worked well. Actually I seem to recall Jim may have another video where he takes the blower wheel out and uses pump sprayer (I think that’s where I got the idea).
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I’m a 67 year old woman and after watching your video I decided to give it a try after getting all the supplies you recommended and…….”I DID IT!!!” It was a bit harder because Lennox has zero help on line 🤬 and getting the cover off was somewhat difficult. Lennox’s wheel does not come out (some things to think about when deciding which brand to install in the first place) so I had to spray with the wheel in place and wow was that wheel super filthy!! There was also some mold on the cover and now it smells clean and lemony (I used lemon Simple Green). I also discovered that the installer did not stick any insulation or foam spray in the hole the wires and condensate tube go through. I have often thought I felt cold air coming in from up there on really cold nights. (No I’m not crazy there WAS!). So I’ll address that before reassembling. You are great and funny too. I feel SO good saving hundreds of dollars! I owe you a beer 🍺 Your doggo is a good boi and tell him I understand him missing mom and it’s OK. Thanks again Jim! 👏👏👏
Glad I could help you save some money. Thanks for watching
Thks for bringing up Lennox , it is difficult to get help/info on. I had the wheel out to change the bearing at one end. It was making noise , enough that we turned the machine off when it wasn’t necessary. Even a technician , that knows the machine , still took him some time and effort. They are tricky sophisticated gnarly things these mini splits. Helpful to get a training at install time
Good for you. It is always good to save money, especially these days.
Home maintenance, the gift that never stops giving......things to do EVERY year.
You got that right it never ends thanks for watching
It's so refreshing to find someone like you sharing accurate DIY knowledge, rather misguided hacks and product promotions. We had been paying an HVAC service to do twice a year maintenance but they never got it clean like I did after being inspired to just do it myself after watching your video! 🎉
Many thanks!
You are so welcome!
Thank you thank you. I am a dog groomer with a mini split. Have paid so much to have it clean every 2 months 🙄. Today I did it mayself after watch your video 🎉🎉🎉
Glad I could save you some money. Thanks for watching
I have to confess that I have never cleaned our indoor units. The one in the living room is nearly 10 years old and I recently noticed that is smells musty. I looked inside and woah... it's dirty! I called a company to come clean all 4 and was quoted $350 EACH!! I am going to buy the little pressure washer and the rest of the supplies and will clean all 4 for less than the cost to clean one.
Thank you so much for your video!
Glad I could save you some money. Thanks for watching
Did everything u said from equipment to cleaning. Worked like a charm. Paid for the equip just by doing the first service.
Glad I could help, thanks for watching
Both this and your other video are extremely helpful. I've used them to clean our Mitsubishi mini split twice so far. Appreciate your help.
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Most definitely the best how to video I have seen for these Mitsubishi mini splits.
Thank you
LOL, you made my day at 8:03! Right on...
We were just happy as a lark after successfully installing our units. So hopefully, we will have a good twelve months of use before having to clean them.
Thanks for watching
Thanks, Yep we're still watching your perfect step by step video. I've three of these heads. I really saved a lot of $$. My wife is allergic to dust. Your instructions are Dyn-O-Mite!
Thanks for watching again
Since you asked, checking in from Hawaii where we run our split AC all year long. Mahalo for the helpful videos!
I would love to take my wife to Hawaii some day it is beautiful there.
Thanks Jim! Just cleaned our unit out using your suggestions. I can't believe we didn't all get Legionnaire's Disease from the thing, it was that bad. Our head unit also has the oscillating side-2-side vanes, so I had to remove both of those motors from the drip tray. I bought a Ryobi 18V portable power washer which did the trick really well without having to remove the blower cage. Used some vinegar in the water to clean the vanes after I let the foam work for a while. I also bought some of the pellets you suggested and cut them down to size to put in the drip tray.
Awesome glad I could help
I was looking for camper levelers and copied your DIY ones, working good so far. Now here you are cleaning mini's, good info. Keep up the good work!
Glad to help
Honestly thank you for showing me how to disassemble it. I got my cover off easy but then i just kind of looked at the unit like okay what next lol. Had no idea the drain pain motor and louvers came off that easy. Thanks for the video man.
Your welcome
I live in WA and ours got that dirty after 5yrs.
Saved myself $470/unit by cleaning mine instead of getting a pro in. 1st one took 90 mins, second one just under an hour. So
This is one of my chores every year that I really do not look forward to, but a lot cheaper than paying somebody. Thanks again Frank
Thank you Jim for the informative video. I just cleaned my unit and this video helped a lot. The two main challenges for me was removing the top clips on the cover and reinstalling the drip pan. That pan was a major pain to put back in
I hear ya after you do it a couple times, you will get better at it. Thanks for commenting on my video
Thank you Jim for a clear and concise AC unit cleaning vid. I just had mine cleaned professionally for $400. They took the entire unit apart and had to release and refill the AC gas. A real hassle. I have ordered the water cover and the portable pump and next AC unit cleaning will be DIY.
Glad I could help thanks for watching.
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That was not necessary, they can trap the refrigerant in the compressor before uninstalling it, there is a technique for that, it is not necessary to disassemble and uninstall it for maintenance either.
Great How To Do video Jim. Thank you for taking the time to do it.
I just had 2 of these units installed in my central Florida home.
Planning on doing the maintenance my self. You just made my work easier.
Glad I could help thanks for watching
Did this today. Thank you!
You're so welcome!
Thank you for posting this cleaning of the mini split.. I will watch it a couple of times before I attempt it. Thank you soooo much.
Bud S.
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Jim, from a Jim, thanks for a GREAT video. I installed my mini split system(s), myself, 3-yrs ago! No problems, except the annual cleaning! Or sooner!
Obviously, I’m buying your shirt, and the cleaning kit.
Thanks again, from Knoxville Tennessee.
Awesome thanks glad my video helped you out
Interesting variation from your prior video. I may have to try this. I loved your prior video as I was able to follow it and clean all my units (same ones you have) and it went very well but you are right that taking out that blower wheel is a pain. By the way, looks like you DID clean it last year since that is when you posted the other video lol. Thanks again. You’ve saved me so much money between that prior video and also the outdoor unit cleaning video. I’ll buy you all the coffee or beers you want haha. Keep these videos coming and god bless. 👍
My other video I made with the air conditioner in my bedroom but I still could have cleaned it. Life gets crazy especially with two boys. Thanks for watching
@@DIYJIM I hear ya. I only have one kiddo right now but yeah it gets crazy…and finding the time to do these things can be quite challenging to say the least haha. Pays off though in the end I’d say.
This IS how a DIY video should be made! Bravo Zulu.
Now I can get at all of those heat exchangers. The porta-a-blaster is the cat's meow. Brushing, vacuuming and compressed air leaves too much behind. Every bit of efficiency counts and makes a huge difference. Thank you for this enlightenment.
Hint for different models: try to find a model-specific video for removing the cover, then come back to this to proceed and finish with yours.
Thanks and thanks for watching
Thanks so much, this was really useful, we usually call someone to clean it for us, but your video saved me 50 USD.
Glad it helped
$50 Sounds like a good price but I've read some comments that talk about $400 that's crazy.
@@alexcumareyeah $50 I'd pay it lol
@@alexcumaresit there drinking a beer while they're cleaning it. Feet up
Super helpful Jim, thank you! I think I'll mimic this setup to clean my indoor mini split.
Welcome thanks for watching
Thanks for showing how the drain pan connects to the main unit. I was quoted more than $400 to clean each one of my split units. I have ordered the anti-mold tabs and will be placing them in the drain pan to see if it makes a difference the next time I clean my systems. As a Florida resident, I would probably clean my units quarterly.
Thanks for watching
Oh, that paddle wheel.
I’ve been pulling mine out and using Dawn detergent on it and just cleaning it with the hose. Been coming out good, but what a pain.
I’m going to do it the hard way this spring, but I’m going to keep in mind this method, because I dread this task.
For the condensate drain, I usually run some diluted bleach down that to kill the flora.
I bought the Nu Calgon sprayer that you attach to a garden hose (I use Cal Green) to clean the condenser coils (outdoor unit).
Great video. 👍
PS I don’t know if you tried the tabs. I used them for my first year. Really did not find them to help much, but ymmv.
I only tried the tabs once. Thanks for watching
That *does* look an easier process than removing the blower wheel.
Definitely is thanks for watching
Thanks a lot for this video, I just finish clean my A/C is identical like the one you just clean. I think I will buy the portable pressure washer you used in the video. Thanks again. By the way I 'm in Puerto Rico.
I have never been to Porto Rico maybe someday. Thanks for watching
Great video. I've done a handful of these and for me the hardest parts are pulling the lid and figuring out how to drop the drain pan.
If I could make a suggestion, perhaps slow the roll of the wheel when you spray it. I believe you will clean it faster if you apply resistance to the spin.
Thanx and keep them coming.
Thanks for the advice and thanks for watching
Ahhh, easier way to go. Thanks Jim! Cousin Kim, in Connecticut ❤
Thanks for watching Kim hope all is well
I’m buying the machine now. I followed your first video and removed and cleaned the blower. It was a pain. The machine will pay for itself the first time I clean all 5 units in my house. Thanks Jim!
That’s what I thought also. Hope you like the AC pressure washer
@@DIYJIM The machine is terrific. I cleaned all 5 wall units in very little time without having to remove the blower wheel in each. That’s a huge improvement!
Nice. Tech tip, run it on heat for about 15 min when you're done to dry it all out internally if everything is still pretty wet inside there.
Good tip, thanks for watching
Thanks!
Thank you very much for the $5 super thanks.
Checking in from Southern California. Great video - thank you.
Thanks for watching!
I have the Mitsubishi AC, but I need to clean it every month. I used a Bosch Easy Aquatak 100, it does not bend the fins. Because I need to clean so often, I stopped taking out the cover, I only removed the louver and filter. The main thing is that there's another coil at the back, that you may have missed. I always started cleaning that coil first, the blower, and then the front coil. I also don't remove the drain pan, just feel with your fingers (carefully). Use the pressure washer on the drain hole, add some tablets after cleaning.
Thanks for the tip I might try that
i try this kit last year 👍
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Thank you very much for your help
Very welcome
I have used those tabs in my drip pans ever since my unit overflowed into my house because the drip hose was clogged by algae. No problems in my 8 units ever since. That was probably 7 years ago.
Awesome thanks for watching
Hey Jim, thanks for video... Worked great for me. But my larger unit, 2400 inside handler, is still making loud fan noise after thorough cleaning. Is that the fan motor going? Thanks again
Really hard to tell without hearing it. Hope you can have someone look at it for you. Thanks for watching my video
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Thanks mate, watched your video in Australia!! Can’t wait to get in and clean my aircons! Bless ya!
Thanks for watching
The put back baseball cap reduce blindness is awesome...lol
That for watching glad you like the humor
You're awesome dude.!!! Thanks a bunch for this video. I bought all the right equipment online and Ill be doing the cleaning later this week before summer gets here!!! Cheers :)
Hope it goes well
Excellent !!
Many thanks!
Thanks DIY Jim. Helped alot in ref to cleaning ductless ac. Great job!
Welcome thanks for watching
Great video. I wish you had my brands. Cannot get drip pan out of some.
I am in south florida.
The wheels get pretty gunkie. I was looking for a little power washer. One question, did you bend any fins?? Also video about a year old, is the blower still clean?
Thanks,
Martin
Definitely did not bend the fins. I really have not looked at my air conditioner to see if it is dirty but I’m sure it is due for a cleaning. Thanks for watching.Martin
Great video, watching fm Quebec, Canada. I will try this on my Fujitsu unit. Thanks
Let me know how it works for you, Thanks for watching
I could understand you but the glare blinded the visual... Thanks anyhow, you did OK cause I'm def anyhow! Thank you with sincerity this time.
thank you for watching
Hi, thanks for the informative video, rather than using the tape. I noticed when opening mine, the wires on the Grau piece weave into a clip on the tan plastic piece.. that holds the part in place. Happy to email you a photo if that helps.
Thanks for watching I started cleaning mine another way.
Great video but please put some blank plates on your electrical panel, God Bless Patrick.
Agree I should have done that. Thanks for watching
Good reminder to check on mine. Thanks for the great tips as always.
Any time!
MAN I'M BUYING ONE OF THOSE PRESSURE WASHERS COOL.
I do like it seems to make it easier
Ordered on today as well as the apron cleaning kit thanks.
@@stevejoyce4485 hope you like it.
I was thinking of building a home with mini splits (8 would be needed). After watching this, I’ve decided to go with traditional ducted HVAC. 😂
Not a bad idea, only thing I think is nicer is I can run one if I want. I have one in my basement for heat when it is not really cold. Thanks for watching
@@DIYJIM I can have multizone (2 or 3) traditionally ducted HVAC with air handler in the attic. I think it’s easier and less costly to mainten even though it may cost a little more to do the ducting. I can’t imagine time and hassle of going through cleaning 8 mini splits twice a year risking falling off a ladder. Thanks for making me change my mind.
@@JohnLee-db9ztThink you are making a good decision I would just recommend that you spend a few hundred dollars more and buy the heat pump. Unless you live somewhere, you’ve never need heat.
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I would much rather clean this, than all the mold in the ducts
Very good complete information
Thanks
Great info JIM.. thank you
Your welcome my friend
Great info Jim. I purchased the Port-A-Blaster but cannot get the trigger to function. It will not depress. Any thoughts on what to do?
Sorry not sure never had that problem. Hope you get it figured out
Thank you Jim! Quite explanatory.
Welcome thanks for watching
Thank you for your detailed explanation.
Welcome
Charleston, SC
Love SC thanks for watching
What it be a good idea to clean the blower wheel with a portable steam cleaner since I don't have a small power washer?
Not sure, but I think if I had on I might try it. If you do try it let me know if it worked.
Is this method to avoid taking out the roller fan, primarily? Agree, removing blower wheel sucks.
Yes that was my most least part. I like the little pressure washer I got plus I can use warm water. Thanks for watching
Thats the way to do it!!!! nice job!!
Thanks
If you had a central hvac system, the PM for the air handler would cost about $100. It would also be easy to troubleshoot, repair with common parts stocked on hvac service trucks.
Agree but when I had this put in my house it was going to be about $4000 more to put central AC in my house because I have no ductwork.
@@DIYJIM If you have an open floor plan, very well insulated home and less than 1000 sq ft, a mini split might work ok. If not, multiples are needed and you might as well have a central system that can be easily cleaned, repaired, has a 1 yr labor warranty and 10 yrs parts warranty. To each their own though. I'll never work on or help another diy'er. I tried to help three or four times and everytime it turns into a royal cluster f.
@@USA-GreedyMenOfNoIntegrity It was still cheaper and I put three in. I agree central air definitely has its pros.
I found your video when I was looking for help to clean my Mitsubishi MSZ-GL24NA. I have the Port-a-blaster in my Amazon cart, but am having a little trouble finding a waterproof cover to fit my 43"L x 13"T x 10"D unit.
I really appreciate your step-by-step procedure and thank you for your effort in making it.
I can't find your video on the drain pan tablets. Did you ever get a chance to do one? I'm not sure WHERE you would put them, assuming that they work...
Here is the cleaning tabs czcams.com/video/IOZ1dgcebxo/video.html
Maybe the large size it says goes up to 53” the link is in my description or I think the first comment. Hope this helps.
@@DIYJIM Yes sir, thanks. I used the links on the video to set up my Amazon cart, BUT unless I misunderstood your meaning, I thought that IN the video you said that you didn't HAVE the tabs, but would order them and do a video about their use??
Thanks for taking the time to reply!
@@DIYJIM YES, you're right. I clicked the "large" button on Amazon, but my brain was apparently disengaged when I read the text. Thanks again!
I'm a little nervous about all of this, but $400 in MY pocket is way better than in the contractors pocket.
They suggest you moisten the bottom of the tab and put it far away from the hose.
Hi Jim, you're awesome bro great tut. My units are Mirage, would removing the drain plate be similar?
Sounds like that would work. I have seen people do this cleaning without removing their drain pan. Hope it works for you
Jim...Can I use my Greenworks 1800 PSI Pressure washer to do the same as the Port-A-Blaster? Not sure if it will suck up the clean hot water from the bucket. I don't want to damage the pump. The 2 units are very similar looking. I cleaned 2 units a year or 2 ago using your older video. and I am anxious to try the new method. I have 3 units to clean. Thank you for a great video.
I’m going to guess that is way too much pressure. That’s why I bought the pressure washer I used in this video. Thanks for watching my videos
Can this device, with its provided fittings, be used to push water through the condensation drain tube of my Mitsubishi mini slim heat pump from the INSIDE. I am unable, as a practical matter, to access the external end of the drain tube. For example, instead of attaching the sprayer head, will the end of the section to which the sprayer head would otherwise be attached fit up against the INTERIOR open end of the drain tube snugly enough to push water out through the drain tube without simultaneously blasting an unacceptable amount of water into the room? I know that this would be an "off label" use, but if it can be used in this way I want to purchase it.
Sorry I have never tried that. I would have to tear apart my entire air conditioner to try that. Sorry very busy right now. If you do try it let me know if it works.
Nice job sir..... Would you mind buying and installing a Mr Cool unit? My design is a little different to disassemble.... Thanks. Yours seems to have much easier access to the blower wheel.... That's the dirtiest part of mine.
I did make a video of installing a Mr cool AC. czcams.com/video/aXMQm5PYWmg/video.html Thanks for watching
Jim they sell a self container washer for this cleaning tank with water and pump incorporated in one unit no need for extra bucket clean my ac every 3 months here in panama
Do you know what it is called maybe I’ll try it if it does not cost to much. Thanks for watching
What model power screwdriver do you use? I’m looking for one that’s light weight like yours
I really like the Milwaukee 12 V
DIY JIM … people who have stair lifts , that need service, sure could use a diy from you .. thanks
I'm not exactly sure what you mean by a stair lift? You can find my e-mail in my description if you want to send me a picture. Really not sure I can do it but maybe. Do you live near me in Pa?
I'm wondering, isn't there an out-door unit that needed cleaning too?
Yes this link is at the end of the video
Well I am now in need of a brand new indoor mini split after trying to tackle this on my own..... It is not as easy as I thought it would be - that was my mistake. Many broken pieces of plastic later ....lost screws and chemical in my electric board.... Sounded great to save 300 bucks unfortunately it's gonna cost me 2200 to replace this head. 😢😢
Sorry to hear this hope you’re not blaming me. Hope you get it figured out.
I love your video and that go Joey killed me lmao
thanks for watching
sometimes if you not hold the blower when you clean the blower.the blower just spin to fast and sometimes make the motor fan error
Good info thanks
Great video, wondering, what’s the name of the green machine you use to spray the water
The name is in my first comment and description of this video and in the name of this video. Thanks for watching
Jim great instruction. Have installed UV lights in your mini splits?
Never heard of that. I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for watching
thanks
Welcome
Hey Jim random question but do you typically leave your mini splits running 24/7? Or on and off as needed? I’ve heard it is supposedly more energy efficient to just leave them on all the time-“set it and forget it”- but not sure if that’s truly the case.
Oh I definitely leave them on 24/7. Once in a while I turn off if it looks like it is going to be cool all day.
@@DIYJIM thanks. Yeah a “cool” 80 degrees or so haha. Definitely cooler than the past week’s heat wave. Stay cool.
New York. I have a Fujitsu is it typically the same process for different brands?I’ve been meaning to tackle this on my own.
Hope it goes good
Thank you 😊
Welcome thanks for watching
seems like this would wash the silicone grease out of the blower bearing
It’s low pressure and I don’t spray the bearings. Thanks for watching
Thanks for sharing...great video.
Thank you
It doesn't seem that those filters are catching much of the dirt. Man, that's a lot of work to clean that AC.
I would bet most other ac get dirty also. I think I might have forgot to clean last year. I still love the Mitsubishi ductless AC you cannot hear them run very quiet. Thanks for watching
I would pay 100 per mini. Mine are worse.
Good video. Question, are you able to rinse your car with this?
If you would want to. You can spray what ever you want. I use a sun Joe for my car
czcams.com/video/ZbfwaaNSZBo/video.html. Thanks for watching
Jim..I am a senior lady who has one 9,000 btu and two 12,000 btu Mitsubishi like yours; what size blue cover should I buy and how thick are the support plates because I have a temp regulator mounted next to my ac and want to make sure there is enough room for the support plate to fit?
Also, I would like to try the pressure washer but let me ask you... if you could have used a water hose with a pressure nozzle would you have done that instead of purchasing the power washer or do you feel it would have been too much pressure? I can get hoses in my house... in your opinion which would be better?
You should be able to buy the one I bought in my video. I have a 1200btu also
Hey Jim, thanks for the video. Would you say the porta blaster is worth getting if i intend on using it for side jobs?
Yes I like mine so far not sure how long it will last if I used it everyday. Some of the more professional ones are real expensive.
@@DIYJIM Thank you for response. After extensive research and feedback from more than one user i decided to go for it. It will be handy to clean both my split units. Thanks a bunch Jim. New sub by the way love your videos!
@@olivertwist2843 awesome thanks for subscribing
Hello, thanks for the video. Do you think the port a blaster would be able to clean mold off my coils? Last summer My Ac just started selling worse and worse. It would do the thing where it only smells bad when the AC kicks off and it heats up. I took it apart and cleaned it, and got a lot of gross stuff out, but just spraying the frost king foaming cleaner doesnt get anything out of the coils thats smelling bad. Post winter, I've turned my AC on and it hasn't smelled bad. but I can tell that its slowly starting to smell again. Whatever's in there that died over the winter is growing back. So now I'm doing tons of AC research cleaning research again lol... Thanks.
I definitely think it would help, one thing I really like is I can use good hot water to clean my ac along with the coil cleaner. Thanks for watching Elijah
Never thought that cleaning one of them was such a disadvantage .
Thanks for watching, this is one of my least favorite jobs to do.
Great job, Thanks
Welcome, thanks for watching
Hey Jim how is the Port-A-Blaster holding up? Thinking of getting it as I’d really love to shave down the time and effort involved in cleaning my Mitsubishi units
Sorry Mark I really can not tell you, I only used it twice. I only clean my units about twice a year. I just bought the port-a-blaster. It seems like it should last.
@@DIYJIM I get it, thanks. I recall in your other video you used a pump sprayer. I may go that route for now while I think on the port a blaster a bit more.
where is the link to cleaning it manually you spoke of?
At the end but you reminded me I forgot to put in the description I will go do that now thanks for reminding me.
There I put it in the description and in the first comment and the end of the video. Thanks again
@@DIYJIM thank you for posting, I have a FUJITSU that has 4 yrs on it and you can imagine what it looks like. That shield thing is the way to go, many thanks for the heads up on that. There is one out there that is half the size and they want like $125 for a plastic bag that doesn't even cover the sides or top.
@@moss8448 holy smokes I don’t think I paid that. I really like that new little pressure washer also. Definitely makes it easier. Thanks again for watching Sam you can share my video if you know anyone else that has a mini split.
@@DIYJIM it was a SpeedClean product I was looking at and they are as high as a giraffes rear end.
They want 460.00 to clean 5 units.. I see I can get parts for half and do it myself. How was it when you did one for the first time??? Thank You
The first one took a little time, but I got better as I went. Thanks for watching
What does Joe have to do with the price of gas? It's a globally traded commodity with rates set by the market.
Thanks for watching
north Carolina
Love too move there someday or south Carolina
@@DIYJIM just used your video to help with cleaning my ac thanks for the tips and tricks, went great!
Great video
Thanks! And thanks for watching
We’ve got a low-wall mount unit, re: MFZ-KA18NA. Have you pulled one of these apart?
Sorry I have not
Where can I buy all that stuff at
Can I use pump sprayer instead of power washer?
Maybe never tried that. Thanks for watching
Yes you can. I just cleaned mine with a pump sprayer and worked well. Actually I seem to recall Jim may have another video where he takes the blower wheel out and uses pump sprayer (I think that’s where I got the idea).