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Originally Posted by TheDon
She said they had the ac charged 3 or so years ago due to a small leak or something. ThatMight be an issue. The coils inside do not appear to be dirty at all. New filters every month as well
I did kill the power while I inspected the inside. How would the coil even come out. It looks like its not easy to without evacuating the system
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You don't want to pull the coil out by yourself. You have to evacuate and disconnect the lines. It can easily be cleaned in place.
Is the inside (evaporator) coil icing up? Is that why you have a bucket under it? If it is then it's either under charged Or the coil is dirty. I would say if the coil hasn't been cleaned in years then it's dirty. Regardless of how often the filter is replaced.
I would do the cleaning first. first, because it's the easiest to do and doesn't cost too much. and second, because if you call some one in to check the charge they will want the coil cleaned anyway. The dirty coil will through the whole system off.
Use non acid, foaming coil cleaner. Do not use cleaner with acids in it. The foaming cleaner generates heat as it foames and pushes the dirt out. You have to let it sit for 10 - 15 minutes. Resist the urge to rinse it off sooner.
Use a regular garden hose to rinse. You will need a wet vac. Maybe you can borrow one?
Good luck
Danny