Have you cleaned the air conditioner of your car since autumn?

Unconsciously, the high temperature in summer has ended and ushered in the autumn festival. Just like we add clothes, this autumn's car needs to be well maintained, especially after high temperature exposure, and the car air conditioner should be carefully maintained. Today, let's talk about car air conditioning cleaning and learn a simple method that you can do at home.

First of all, why clean the car air conditioner?

Many car owners don't have the habit of cleaning air conditioners regularly. Why do they clean the air conditioner? That's because when the car air conditioner is running, 80% of the tiny dust and bacteria in the air will enter the air conditioner through the filter screen, and then stick to the evaporator after bonding with the condensate, which not only affects the cooling and heat dissipation of the air conditioner, but also nourishes the bacteria. At present, people's concept of cleaning the air conditioner still stays on the filter screen, but in fact, the dirty things and various bacteria of the air conditioner will be hidden in the gap of the aluminum sheet of the evaporation box. If we continue to enter the air in the car through the circulating airflow, it will endanger our health.

So, can you clean it yourself?

Sure, but you should be familiar with the car cleaning and air conditioning system. You can buy a special cleaner and follow the steps. If you want to clean the air conditioner comprehensively, the best way to clean the air conditioner comprehensively is to clean the evaporation box. It is recommended to go to a 4S shop or a beauty shop and let a professional master clean it.

Let's teach you a low-cost and simple cleaning method.

The price of air-conditioning filter elements is basically tens of yuan. It is suggested that car owners choose air conditioning filter with activated carbon, but its price is only higher than that of air conditioning network without activated carbon.

Air-conditioning cleaning agent is foam type, which will soon turn into water after spraying. Enter the air conditioner to take out impurities and turn them into water to flow out from the bottom of the car, which will not affect the interior environment of the car. Cut off the old filter element, the appearance becomes dark, and you can see that activated carbon is added inside. Then get on the bus, open the hood and find the air conditioner blower at the lower left under the windshield. Turn on the external circulation of the air conditioner, the air volume is in the third gear, and the hot air blows against the car body or glass, and the temperature is about 24℃-28℃. Aim at the blower and gradually squeeze the cleaning agent into it. The interval is about 3 minutes, and it is repeated according to the use of air conditioners.

Due to the high speed of the blower, be careful not to enter too many cleaning agent ducts to avoid being involved, and don't spray too hard to prevent too much cleaning agent from splashing around. We also need to clean the air outlet of air conditioner. First, turn off the engine, then insert the pipes of the four air-conditioning outlets of the center console into the car to squeeze out the cleaning agent, then find a clean towel to cover the outlets, and then turn on the air conditioner. Repeat for 3-5 times, and finally open all doors and windows for ventilation and clean them. After cleaning, the water in the air conditioning system is very dirty.

There is also a misunderstanding here: most car owners mistakenly think that the air conditioner will consume more fuel when it is turned on to the maximum gear, so they will try to turn on the air volume as little as possible. In fact, air conditioners often inhale certain dust during use, thus forming dirt. After a long time, mildew will occur. If it is dominated by a small cool breeze for a long time, it is difficult to blow out the dirty things in the air conditioner, but it will affect your health.

After the automobile air conditioner is used for a period of time, it will accumulate dust and dirt. It is recommended that car owners develop the habit of cleaning air conditioners regularly, usually once a year. Especially when it is found that the air blown by the air conditioner has an odor, it is recommended to clean it immediately. If the air conditioner filter is dirty, replace it directly.

This article comes from car home, the author of the car manufacturer, and does not represent car home's position.