Comments on: HVAC (Coil Cleaning)

By: XxR33FAxX

XxR33FAxX — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:50:38 +0000

What’s up DrZarkloff, I was watching ur video and U know what ur doing. I am taking up HVAC and I would like to see more ov ur videos. I was going to as u , if I was to need help on something would u be able to make a video with that exact task. I am now on my HVAC/R-3 class. I have a task tomorrow and its cleaning & checking the evaporator & condenser coils, but I think we might have to do some vac pumping, cutting, or even remove the coils & clean them thoroughly. Thanx

By: Scrat335

Scrat335 — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:27:09 +0000

There are brushes available to do this too. Cleaning with chems is desirable but if you’re in a pinch just getting the dust and hair off will help a lot. Chemicals can be tricky. I got a call and while there, the customer wanted to know why all of the bushes around the condenser died. Someone cleaned the coil outside and used too much or the plants were sensitive to it. Be careful and mix things correctly, it’s better than having an irate customer. The call was a busted fan blade.

By: DrZarkloff

DrZarkloff — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:29:23 +0000

Please do make a video response. Thank you for watching.

By: jasonwhatley3211

jasonwhatley3211 — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:43:28 +0000

Dr. Zarkloff, you sir are awesome! I can’t tell you how helpful it was that you went so in-depth and showed us things like not spraying the coil at an angel (so you don’t bend the fins). It makes perfect sense but I’m 100% sure that I would not of thought about it before spraying. I have some questions about my indoor unit and I look forward to posting a video response in the next week asking it!

By: DrZarkloff

DrZarkloff — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:27:15 +0000

What is the name of the so-called no-rinse coil cleaner? I’ve never know anyone to have a problem with any of the Nu-Calgon no-rinse cleaners.

By: DrZarkloff

DrZarkloff — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:24:23 +0000

That sounds pretty cool or should I say steamy. lol

By: tlaroche38

tlaroche38 — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:52:41 +0000

Hi Dr.Zarkloff. Today I saw a product on tv that could help you with coil cleaning. Its called the eco steam master. It converts to a handheld steam cleaner with a jet that looks like it could help you remove the gunk deep down in the coil.

By: vince11229

vince11229 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:56:49 +0000

anytime chemicals are used in a closed environment you are at risk of inhaling any fumes. this is clearly a violation of OSHA safety and standards. The employer should be doing this maintanence when no workers are in the office. If you dont like your employer, call OSHA and report an anynomous complaint.

By: Rgturner423

Rgturner423 — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:00:51 +0000

My employer has an air handler in the attic which they clean with “no rinse required cleaner”. They apply it with a pump sprayer and “maybe rinse a little with the same type. Although I doubt it. Everytime it is cleaned I get respratory and skin distress in my offices down stream. The handler has a belly in the internal pan that holds a 10″ X 5/16 puddle in it. Am I in danger?

By: DrZarkloff

DrZarkloff — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:08:27 +0000

I don’t advise it.