best no-nonsense how-to video i've ever seen on the net. 17K people have watched this video and your method is so simple that many of them would certainly have tried it. You've done great service to mother nature by causing so many electricity units to be saved. Seriously, you deserve an award or some kind of recognition for this.
Great job. You may want to add the comment that a great portion (approximately 60%) of the heat rejection that occurs at the condensing coil of an AC unit is through these very fins that seem to commonly be deformed by unwanted contact. Damage reduces heat rejection and increases temperatures and pressures returning to the compressor, increasing its load and electrical consumption (i.e., decreasing energy efficiency). Straightening them out as you show in this video restores the heat exchange that was originally designed into the unit.
interesting bought the first tool you showed havent tried will find one of those combs. Thanks for all the trial and error you put forward to get the final result- kudos.
My husband spent like 2 minutes using a metal comb he bought at home depot that didn't work before he came in asking me for a comb - luckily i had exactly what you pictured- he said your method worked like a charm - straightened out our quarter size hail damaged coils and cleaned all the much from 11 years.... thanks so much for sharing best video ever!!
awesome... I just bought a tool like the red handle one shown in the beginning to use on my truck. doesn't work very well. I think I'll give this a shot.
Awesome how too video. I've been looking at tools but I a going to try a fine toothed comb first. Have you had any problem with bits of comb getting stuck between the fins?
best no-nonsense how-to video i've ever seen on the net. 17K people have watched this video and your method is so simple that many of them would certainly have tried it. You've done great service to mother nature by causing so many electricity units to be saved. Seriously, you deserve an award or some kind of recognition for this.
Thank you !
Great job. You may want to add the comment that a great portion (approximately 60%) of the heat rejection that occurs at the condensing coil of an AC unit is through these very fins that seem to commonly be deformed by unwanted contact. Damage reduces heat rejection and increases temperatures and pressures returning to the compressor, increasing its load and electrical consumption (i.e., decreasing energy efficiency). Straightening them out as you show in this video restores the heat exchange that was originally designed into the unit.
Great information, i may add it to the video when i get a chance !
interesting bought the first tool you showed havent tried will find one of those combs. Thanks for all the trial and error you put forward to get the final result- kudos.
WOW! Thanks for the advice!! Best video I've found so far. Mine looks just like yours, hopefully our bill will be less this year.
My husband spent like 2 minutes using a metal comb he bought at home depot that didn't work before he came in asking me for a comb - luckily i had exactly what you pictured- he said your method worked like a charm - straightened out our quarter size hail damaged coils and cleaned all the much from 11 years.... thanks so much for sharing best video ever!!
Glad it helped !
this work great. thanks. You help me to save money and time. Thanks again
Thanks for the tip. I got the same problem. On the way to walmart to get some combs.
tried it and it works, not easy though with flattened fins - you need a fork or blade to get them started
awesome... I just bought a tool like the red handle one shown in the beginning to use on my truck. doesn't work very well. I think I'll give this a shot.
Nice job
awsome 😊 ideal
Awesome how too video. I've been looking at tools but I a going to try a fine toothed comb first. Have you had any problem with bits of comb getting stuck between the fins?
No issue with bits of comb at all , they wear down as seen in the video, but there is no residual plastic left in the fins that i can tell.
what are you using to hold the pieces of comb, you do the cleaning?Did not see a full explanationAppreciate if you could elaborate
I used a pair of needle nose vise grip pliers. Watch the video at about 5:10 on and you will see them when i cut pieces of and change out the comb.
Fucking he'll yeah. Wish I could shake your hand brother...
What brand and ton is your ac? It sure looks clean.
5 ton Goodman, almost 16 years old
Did it cool you're house down any faster?
I would say yes, cant really say how much faster but i think it does.
Did you cut off power to the condenser before doing this? Thanks for the video!!
Yes ! The power was cut off at the A/C disconnect box.
man you save me some $