Walmart has 19-Oz Frost King Air Conditioner Coil Foaming Cleaner (ACF19) on sale for $6.37. Shipping is free w/ Walmart+ (free 30-day trial) or on orders of $35+.
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Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 17k customer reviews.
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Walmart has 19-Oz Frost King Air Conditioner Coil Foaming Cleaner (ACF19) on sale for $6.37. Shipping is free w/ Walmart+ (free 30-day trial) or on orders of $35+.
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Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 17k customer reviews.
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So not doubting this to be true, but I had inherited a 2/3 year old Hisense unit from my home's previous owners. Was in great shape. I'm obsessed with moldy ACs and always clean them really well. I did my usual trick of degreaser to clean and bleach water to sanitize. Not only did the bleach start to corrode some of the fins but I think I got degreaser in the motor bearings and the fan ran like s***. Had to throw it away. On my new units I used this spray. Not only is it easy to use, it's lemony fresh and did a much better job at cleaning. It also kills organisms without using bleach which is very harmful to the cheap thin metal that all AC units use for the fins.
It isn't so much being "reputable" but use case. Most of the corrosive coil cleaners are contractor grade, meant to be used exclusively on certain types of condensing units / condensing coils / cooling towers (never on evaporator coils), require dilution, and heavy rising. They can be very hazardous in the hands of those who claim to 'know enough to be dangerous' (and generally are...but not in a good way).
This on the other hand is more of a foaming detergent / deodorizer vs a rather caustic 'cleaner' you likely find at an HVAC wholesaler.
I use this with a plastic tube attached to reach vehicle heater cores. Clean the living F out of them. Heater cores get loaded with hard to remove accumilated substances. Makes a huge difference.
This foaming coil cleaner is valued as an easy way to clear caked on grime from AC coils, mini splits, RV units, and even heater cores, with reports that it improves appearance, cooling, and sometimes lowers power use. The formula is described as lemony fresh and less harsh than bleach based cleaning, while still loosening debris that a hose alone may miss. The main cautions are that it may take two cans for a larger unit, and the bottle does not appear to include a tube for tight spaces. A practical pick for routine coil maintenance when access and coverage matter.
spring prepping homeowners who want to clean their AC coils before summer heat because commenters said it's "perfect for spring prepping for the summer heat" and they used it for that timing with good results.
RV owners cleaning their air conditioner coils twice a year because one commenter said they use it twice a year on their RV ACs with excellent results.
people with mini splits who want a foaming coil cleaner for regular maintenance because a commenter said they use it on their mini splits and even suggested adding one of the tabs monthly during summer.
homeowners trying to avoid bleach-based corrosion on thin AC fins because commenters reported bleach/degreaser corroding fins and damaging motor bearings/fans, while this spray was easier to use and "kills organisms without using bleach."
owners who need a foaming detergent/deodorizer approach (not a caustic HVAC-wholesale cleaner) because commenters warned many corrosive coil cleaners are contractor-grade and hazardous if misused, while this one is described as more of a foaming detergent/deodorizer.
drivers cleaning vehicle heater cores with a reach tube because one commenter said they attach a plastic tube and it "clean[s] the living F out of them," making a huge difference on hard-to-remove buildup.
people with dusty outdoor units who want to keep performance up during nonstop summer use because a commenter said they run their units nonstop and want to keep coils clean to boost performance and avoid overworking, especially with dust exposure near a gravel pit.
homeowners cleaning evaporator coils where the intake side cakes up because commenters said the intake side is what cakes up even when the visible side looks clean, so a foaming coil cleaner can help you address that hidden buildup.
car owners trying to clean a car air conditioner because commenters said it doesn't come with a tube for hard-to-reach areas, making it unsuitable for their cars air conditioner.
people expecting a "no rinse necessary" product because one commenter disagreed with the manufacturer's claim and said you should rinse/blast coils with a hose nozzle to dislodge more caked-on debris.
people who want to use it as a straight, highly caustic cleaner without dilution because commenters warned it can be corrosive to metal and that many corrosive coil cleaners require dilution and heavy rising.
buyers who are relying on the exact Amazon deal price because commenters said the deal was dead on Amazon (with a higher price like $11.35), so the value may not match what you expect.
It is positioned more as a foaming detergent/deodorizer than a caustic contractor-grade coil cleaner, and it is used on evaporator coils and mini splits. For best results, power off the unit and rinse carefully from inside to outside without blasting the fins.
It does not appear to include a tube, so it is less convenient for tight spaces like car air conditioners. A cheap introducer straw can be used as a workaround if you need to reach deeper into an opening.
It has been used successfully on RV ACs and vehicle heater cores, and it can help remove stubborn buildup in those systems. It is also mentioned as useful for eliminating the "dirty sock" smell in older vehicle ACs.
A decent-sized home unit may take two cans for a thorough cleaning. One can can improve appearance and cooling, but larger coils often need a second pass to fully remove grime.
It can loosen caked-on debris that a hose alone may not remove, and cleaning can reduce how hard the unit runs. One report described about a 25% drop in power consumption after cleaning a 2.5-year-old unit.
spray and hose off my outside coil unit? Any precautions?
Turn power off to the unit, breaker or by pulling the disconnect. It's best to rinse from inside to outside, so remove the top fan for access. Honestly for outdoor coils, just rinsing with water is fine. Use a garden hose. Don't forcibly spray with like a nozzle as it can bend fins. Just let the open hose rinse it out.
QUOTE=phoinix;183284040]Amazon[amazon.com] has 19-Oz Frost King ACF19 Air Conditioner Coil Foaming Cleaner for $6.37. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.
Price $9.73 lower (60% savings) than the list price of $16.10 $2.14 lower (25% savings) than the previous price of $8.51
Wouldn't 10 minutes of my time and using a garden hose to wash the coils do the same thing?
These really help loosen up caked on debris beyond what you can do with just a hose.
Hard disagree with the manufacturer's "no rinse necessary" claim, though... you'll want to blast your coils with a hose nozzle pretty good to get any of the more caked on debris dislodged - otherwise, you're not getting a proper clean.
I finally did my ~2.5 yr old Midea 12K unit in the middle of last summer and it made a pretty significant difference in how hard the unit had to run - we're talking a ~25% reduction in power consumption. It didn't look bad (it's kind of hard to see the problem areas), but it was, and it took a decent amount of direct spraying with one of the more aggressive spray patterns. Just be careful not to go so hard on it that you're bending fins.
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This on the other hand is more of a foaming detergent / deodorizer vs a rather caustic 'cleaner' you likely find at an HVAC wholesaler.
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This foaming coil cleaner is valued as an easy way to clear caked on grime from AC coils, mini splits, RV units, and even heater cores, with reports that it improves appearance, cooling, and sometimes lowers power use. The formula is described as lemony fresh and less harsh than bleach based cleaning, while still loosening debris that a hose alone may miss. The main cautions are that it may take two cans for a larger unit, and the bottle does not appear to include a tube for tight spaces. A practical pick for routine coil maintenance when access and coverage matter.
spring prepping homeowners who want to clean their AC coils before summer heat because commenters said it's "perfect for spring prepping for the summer heat" and they used it for that timing with good results.
RV owners cleaning their air conditioner coils twice a year because one commenter said they use it twice a year on their RV ACs with excellent results.
people with mini splits who want a foaming coil cleaner for regular maintenance because a commenter said they use it on their mini splits and even suggested adding one of the tabs monthly during summer.
homeowners trying to avoid bleach-based corrosion on thin AC fins because commenters reported bleach/degreaser corroding fins and damaging motor bearings/fans, while this spray was easier to use and "kills organisms without using bleach."
owners who need a foaming detergent/deodorizer approach (not a caustic HVAC-wholesale cleaner) because commenters warned many corrosive coil cleaners are contractor-grade and hazardous if misused, while this one is described as more of a foaming detergent/deodorizer.
drivers cleaning vehicle heater cores with a reach tube because one commenter said they attach a plastic tube and it "clean[s] the living F out of them," making a huge difference on hard-to-remove buildup.
people with dusty outdoor units who want to keep performance up during nonstop summer use because a commenter said they run their units nonstop and want to keep coils clean to boost performance and avoid overworking, especially with dust exposure near a gravel pit.
homeowners cleaning evaporator coils where the intake side cakes up because commenters said the intake side is what cakes up even when the visible side looks clean, so a foaming coil cleaner can help you address that hidden buildup.
car owners trying to clean a car air conditioner because commenters said it doesn't come with a tube for hard-to-reach areas, making it unsuitable for their cars air conditioner.
people expecting a "no rinse necessary" product because one commenter disagreed with the manufacturer's claim and said you should rinse/blast coils with a hose nozzle to dislodge more caked-on debris.
buyers who need a one-can solution for a larger home or decent-sized unit because commenters said you may need two cans for thorough cleaning.
people who want to use it as a straight, highly caustic cleaner without dilution because commenters warned it can be corrosive to metal and that many corrosive coil cleaners require dilution and heavy rising.
buyers who are relying on the exact Amazon deal price because commenters said the deal was dead on Amazon (with a higher price like $11.35), so the value may not match what you expect.
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QUOTE=phoinix;183284040]Amazon [amazon.com] has 19-Oz Frost King ACF19 Air Conditioner Coil Foaming Cleaner for $6.37.
Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.
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$2.14 lower (25% savings) than the previous price of $8.51
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Hard disagree with the manufacturer's "no rinse necessary" claim, though... you'll want to blast your coils with a hose nozzle pretty good to get any of the more caked on debris dislodged - otherwise, you're not getting a proper clean.
I finally did my ~2.5 yr old Midea 12K unit in the middle of last summer and it made a pretty significant difference in how hard the unit had to run - we're talking a ~25% reduction in power consumption. It didn't look bad (it's kind of hard to see the problem areas), but it was, and it took a decent amount of direct spraying with one of the more aggressive spray patterns. Just be careful not to go so hard on it that you're bending fins.
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Edit: should have been clearer. Deal still there at Walmart but has $6.99 shipping. Dead at Amazon.
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