Increasing AC performance by cleaning your condenser was a surprise to me. My friend and forum moderator Paul Krawsek aka College man, turned me onto this. He works in HVAC and was telling me about the benefits of cleaning condenser coils. He says one of the biggest reasons that AC systems fail is due to increased head pressure in the compressor. Higher pressures equal more heat. The increased heat breaks down the lubricant. Once that happens, it's not long before the compressor fails. One way to keep down compressor temperature is to lower high side pressures in the AC system. You can do this by increasing the condensers efficiency by cleaning it. Honestly, I was amazed at the result. This really works and doesn't require that you open the AC system at all to do it. So if your AC isn't working as good as it should, you might try this process to see if it helps.
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NuBrite Cleaner Gallon: http://www.amazon.com/Nu-Calgon-4291-08-Nu-Brite-Cleaner--Gallon/dp/B000R81QCG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1402619384&sr=8-2&keywords=nubrite+coil+cleaner
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Fin Comb: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/titan-tools-51500-air-conditioning-fin-comb/#oid=1002_1
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NuBrite Cleaner spray can: http://www.climatedoctors.com/Solvents-Solutions/Nu-Calgon-4291-18-Nu-Brite-Coil-Cleaner-18oz-Aerosol?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&gclid=CKL2vovM9b4CFa4WMgodnHcAYQ
NuBrite Cleaner Gallon: http://www.amazon.com/Nu-Calgon-4291-08-Nu-Brite-Cleaner--Gallon/dp/B000R81QCG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1402619384&sr=8-2&keywords=nubrite+coil+cleaner
Pump Sprayer: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/devilbiss-803492-pump-sprayer/#oid=1002_1
Fin Comb: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/titan-tools-51500-air-conditioning-fin-comb/#oid=1002_1
Camera: Brian Kast
The best place for answers to your automotive questions: http://www.ericthecarguy.com
Related Videos.
How AC Works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w17DpGCcRj8
AC Performance Testing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU_A4wNuHXI
How To Find and Repair AC Leaks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95RdGLFIbL8
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Re: How To Install HID Headlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBbAGqpH0pM
2004 Element HID Fog Light Installation (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvOez4RCyn8
2004 Element HID Fog Light Installation (Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rINkzWHgCTM
Article on AC diagnosis and repair: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-hvac-problems
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