How to clean your ductless mini split AC faster and easier (Mitsubishi) Port-A-Blaster

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  • Опубликовано: 12 июн 2024
  • I show you step by step how to clean your Mini Split AC (Mitsubishi). I use a mini pressure washer for cleaning air conditioners (Port-A-Blaster). I am very happy so far with how much easier it was to clean my AC.
    Thank you very much for watching and God bless.
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  • @DIYJIM
    @DIYJIM  Год назад +6

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  • @rhodachandler4277
    @rhodachandler4277 4 месяца назад +18

    I’m a 67 year old woman and after watching your video I decided to give it a try after getting all the supplies you recommended and…….”I DID IT!!!” It was a bit harder because Lennox has zero help on line 🤬 and getting the cover off was somewhat difficult. Lennox’s wheel does not come out (some things to think about when deciding which brand to install in the first place) so I had to spray with the wheel in place and wow was that wheel super filthy!! There was also some mold on the cover and now it smells clean and lemony (I used lemon Simple Green). I also discovered that the installer did not stick any insulation or foam spray in the hole the wires and condensate tube go through. I have often thought I felt cold air coming in from up there on really cold nights. (No I’m not crazy there WAS!). So I’ll address that before reassembling. You are great and funny too. I feel SO good saving hundreds of dollars! I owe you a beer 🍺 Your doggo is a good boi and tell him I understand him missing mom and it’s OK. Thanks again Jim! 👏👏👏

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  4 месяца назад

      Glad I could help you save some money. Thanks for watching

  • @SpaceCadet4Jesus
    @SpaceCadet4Jesus Год назад +15

    Home maintenance, the gift that never stops giving......things to do EVERY year.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      You got that right it never ends thanks for watching

  • @Never2Loud
    @Never2Loud 20 дней назад +2

    Both this and your other video are extremely helpful. I've used them to clean our Mitsubishi mini split twice so far. Appreciate your help.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  20 дней назад

      thanks for watching my videos

  • @user-jb6px2lu9j
    @user-jb6px2lu9j 11 месяцев назад +7

    Thank you thank you. I am a dog groomer with a mini split. Have paid so much to have it clean every 2 months 🙄. Today I did it mayself after watch your video 🎉🎉🎉

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  11 месяцев назад

      Glad I could save you some money. Thanks for watching

  • @Ericadjuster6a
    @Ericadjuster6a 8 месяцев назад +4

    Did everything u said from equipment to cleaning. Worked like a charm. Paid for the equip just by doing the first service.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  8 месяцев назад

      Glad I could help, thanks for watching

  • @bigallis1
    @bigallis1 Год назад +3

    Great How To Do video Jim. Thank you for taking the time to do it.
    I just had 2 of these units installed in my central Florida home.
    Planning on doing the maintenance my self. You just made my work easier.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      Glad I could help thanks for watching

  • @BobbyDeneke
    @BobbyDeneke Год назад +1

    Most definitely the best how to video I have seen for these Mitsubishi mini splits.

  • @jimpowell9205
    @jimpowell9205 Год назад +1

    Jim, from a Jim, thanks for a GREAT video. I installed my mini split system(s), myself, 3-yrs ago! No problems, except the annual cleaning! Or sooner!
    Obviously, I’m buying your shirt, and the cleaning kit.
    Thanks again, from Knoxville Tennessee.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      Awesome thanks glad my video helped you out

  • @NathanAverett
    @NathanAverett 8 месяцев назад +1

    Since you asked, checking in from Hawaii where we run our split AC all year long. Mahalo for the helpful videos!

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  8 месяцев назад +1

      I would love to take my wife to Hawaii some day it is beautiful there.

  • @saphy1
    @saphy1 9 месяцев назад +2

    I have to confess that I have never cleaned our indoor units. The one in the living room is nearly 10 years old and I recently noticed that is smells musty. I looked inside and woah... it's dirty! I called a company to come clean all 4 and was quoted $350 EACH!! I am going to buy the little pressure washer and the rest of the supplies and will clean all 4 for less than the cost to clean one.
    Thank you so much for your video!

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  9 месяцев назад

      Glad I could save you some money. Thanks for watching

  • @josierobinson5897
    @josierobinson5897 9 месяцев назад +1

    I was looking for camper levelers and copied your DIY ones, working good so far. Now here you are cleaning mini's, good info. Keep up the good work!

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  9 месяцев назад

      Glad to help

  • @markkeddis2709
    @markkeddis2709 Год назад +5

    Interesting variation from your prior video. I may have to try this. I loved your prior video as I was able to follow it and clean all my units (same ones you have) and it went very well but you are right that taking out that blower wheel is a pain. By the way, looks like you DID clean it last year since that is when you posted the other video lol. Thanks again. You’ve saved me so much money between that prior video and also the outdoor unit cleaning video. I’ll buy you all the coffee or beers you want haha. Keep these videos coming and god bless. 👍

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад +1

      My other video I made with the air conditioner in my bedroom but I still could have cleaned it. Life gets crazy especially with two boys. Thanks for watching

    • @markkeddis2709
      @markkeddis2709 Год назад +1

      @@DIYJIM I hear ya. I only have one kiddo right now but yeah it gets crazy…and finding the time to do these things can be quite challenging to say the least haha. Pays off though in the end I’d say.

  • @kerringtonwilkinson3723
    @kerringtonwilkinson3723 Год назад +1

    Thanks DIY Jim. Helped alot in ref to cleaning ductless ac. Great job!

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      Welcome thanks for watching

  • @tonytran227
    @tonytran227 Год назад +3

    Thank you Jim for the informative video. I just cleaned my unit and this video helped a lot. The two main challenges for me was removing the top clips on the cover and reinstalling the drip pan. That pan was a major pain to put back in

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад +1

      I hear ya after you do it a couple times, you will get better at it. Thanks for commenting on my video

  • @sgtlmj
    @sgtlmj 9 месяцев назад +3

    Thanks Jim! Just cleaned our unit out using your suggestions. I can't believe we didn't all get Legionnaire's Disease from the thing, it was that bad. Our head unit also has the oscillating side-2-side vanes, so I had to remove both of those motors from the drip tray. I bought a Ryobi 18V portable power washer which did the trick really well without having to remove the blower cage. Used some vinegar in the water to clean the vanes after I let the foam work for a while. I also bought some of the pellets you suggested and cut them down to size to put in the drip tray.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  9 месяцев назад

      Awesome glad I could help

  • @freddythimmy
    @freddythimmy Год назад +1

    Thanks mate, watched your video in Australia!! Can’t wait to get in and clean my aircons! Bless ya!

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      Thanks for watching

  • @meowmix23
    @meowmix23 4 месяца назад +1

    Super helpful Jim, thank you! I think I'll mimic this setup to clean my indoor mini split.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  4 месяца назад

      Welcome thanks for watching

  • @SoupPot
    @SoupPot Год назад +1

    Good reminder to check on mine. Thanks for the great tips as always.

  • @VictorSanchez-mh2db
    @VictorSanchez-mh2db 25 дней назад +1

    Thanks a lot for this video, I just finish clean my A/C is identical like the one you just clean. I think I will buy the portable pressure washer you used in the video. Thanks again. By the way I 'm in Puerto Rico.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  24 дня назад

      I have never been to Porto Rico maybe someday. Thanks for watching

  • @comander7681
    @comander7681 11 месяцев назад +2

    Honestly thank you for showing me how to disassemble it. I got my cover off easy but then i just kind of looked at the unit like okay what next lol. Had no idea the drain pain motor and louvers came off that easy. Thanks for the video man.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  11 месяцев назад

      Your welcome

  • @MichaelWilson-lb4fh
    @MichaelWilson-lb4fh Год назад +1

    Thank you for your detailed explanation.

  • @jonniesantos
    @jonniesantos Месяц назад +1

    Checking in from Southern California. Great video - thank you.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Месяц назад

      Thanks for watching!

  • @TheBbturbo
    @TheBbturbo Год назад +2

    Thank you Jim for a clear and concise AC unit cleaning vid. I just had mine cleaned professionally for $400. They took the entire unit apart and had to release and refill the AC gas. A real hassle. I have ordered the water cover and the portable pump and next AC unit cleaning will be DIY.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      Glad I could help thanks for watching.

    • @jassjeetsingh2908
      @jassjeetsingh2908 11 месяцев назад

      O

    • @alexcumare
      @alexcumare 10 месяцев назад +1

      That was not necessary, they can trap the refrigerant in the compressor before uninstalling it, there is a technique for that, it is not necessary to disassemble and uninstall it for maintenance either.

  • @Akuroxradio
    @Akuroxradio Год назад +1

    Thank you Jim! Quite explanatory.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      Welcome thanks for watching

  • @InFltSvc
    @InFltSvc Год назад +2

    Great info JIM.. thank you

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      Your welcome my friend

  • @kimberlynads
    @kimberlynads Месяц назад +1

    Ahhh, easier way to go. Thanks Jim! Cousin Kim, in Connecticut ❤

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Месяц назад

      Thanks for watching Kim hope all is well

  • @BigCrafter
    @BigCrafter Год назад +2

    You're awesome dude.!!! Thanks a bunch for this video. I bought all the right equipment online and Ill be doing the cleaning later this week before summer gets here!!! Cheers :)

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад +1

      Hope it goes well

  • @micheljalbert6106
    @micheljalbert6106 Год назад +1

    Great video, watching fm Quebec, Canada. I will try this on my Fujitsu unit. Thanks

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      Let me know how it works for you, Thanks for watching

  • @kllisk
    @kllisk Год назад +2

    Very good complete information

  • @watdaheck808
    @watdaheck808 Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing...great video.

  • @deryatanbasi3046
    @deryatanbasi3046 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thats the way to do it!!!! nice job!!

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks

  • @kailin7449
    @kailin7449 Год назад +1

    Thank you 😊

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      Welcome thanks for watching

  • @travistalbot575
    @travistalbot575 Год назад +1

    Thanks for showing how the drain pan connects to the main unit. I was quoted more than $400 to clean each one of my split units. I have ordered the anti-mold tabs and will be placing them in the drain pan to see if it makes a difference the next time I clean my systems. As a Florida resident, I would probably clean my units quarterly.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      Thanks for watching

  • @JohnLee-db9zt
    @JohnLee-db9zt Месяц назад +2

    I was thinking of building a home with mini splits (8 would be needed). After watching this, I’ve decided to go with traditional ducted HVAC. 😂

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Месяц назад

      Not a bad idea, only thing I think is nicer is I can run one if I want. I have one in my basement for heat when it is not really cold. Thanks for watching

    • @JohnLee-db9zt
      @JohnLee-db9zt Месяц назад

      @@DIYJIM I can have multizone (2 or 3) traditionally ducted HVAC with air handler in the attic. I think it’s easier and less costly to mainten even though it may cost a little more to do the ducting. I can’t imagine time and hassle of going through cleaning 8 mini splits twice a year risking falling off a ladder. Thanks for making me change my mind.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Месяц назад

      @@JohnLee-db9ztThink you are making a good decision I would just recommend that you spend a few hundred dollars more and buy the heat pump. Unless you live somewhere, you’ve never need heat.

    • @JohnLee-db9zt
      @JohnLee-db9zt Месяц назад

      @@DIYJIM👍

  • @jamesbasso561
    @jamesbasso561 Год назад

    Nicely done.

  • @williamlandry7463
    @williamlandry7463 Месяц назад

    Great job, Thanks

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Месяц назад

      Welcome, thanks for watching

  • @user-lx5mn8gp1z
    @user-lx5mn8gp1z Месяц назад +1

    Thanks!

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Месяц назад

      Thank you very much for the $5 super thanks.

  • @MichaelSmith-fw6st
    @MichaelSmith-fw6st Месяц назад

    This IS how a DIY video should be made! Bravo Zulu.
    Now I can get at all of those heat exchangers. The porta-a-blaster is the cat's meow. Brushing, vacuuming and compressed air leaves too much behind. Every bit of efficiency counts and makes a huge difference. Thank you for this enlightenment.
    Hint for different models: try to find a model-specific video for removing the cover, then come back to this to proceed and finish with yours.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Месяц назад

      Thanks and thanks for watching

  • @jaberothman9259
    @jaberothman9259 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks so much, this was really useful, we usually call someone to clean it for us, but your video saved me 50 USD.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  11 месяцев назад

      Glad it helped

    • @alexcumare
      @alexcumare 10 месяцев назад

      $50 Sounds like a good price but I've read some comments that talk about $400 that's crazy.

    • @MeltingRubberZ28
      @MeltingRubberZ28 18 дней назад

      ​@@alexcumareyeah $50 I'd pay it lol

    • @MeltingRubberZ28
      @MeltingRubberZ28 18 дней назад

      ​@@alexcumaresit there drinking a beer while they're cleaning it. Feet up

  • @Bobsuruncle007
    @Bobsuruncle007 11 месяцев назад +2

    I love your video and that go Joey killed me lmao

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  11 месяцев назад

      thanks for watching

  • @ItsAllGood168
    @ItsAllGood168 Год назад +1

    thanks

  • @markdadian3323
    @markdadian3323 Год назад +2

    Great video. I've done a handful of these and for me the hardest parts are pulling the lid and figuring out how to drop the drain pan.
    If I could make a suggestion, perhaps slow the roll of the wheel when you spray it. I believe you will clean it faster if you apply resistance to the spin.
    Thanx and keep them coming.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      Thanks for the advice and thanks for watching

  • @b1lc1s
    @b1lc1s 2 месяца назад +1

    I could understand you but the glare blinded the visual... Thanks anyhow, you did OK cause I'm def anyhow! Thank you with sincerity this time.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  2 месяца назад

      thank you for watching

  • @jimmys511
    @jimmys511 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks! And thanks for watching

  • @normanismail3526
    @normanismail3526 Год назад +1

    The put back baseball cap reduce blindness is awesome...lol

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      That for watching glad you like the humor

  • @kenstanitis2406
    @kenstanitis2406 3 месяца назад +1

    Oh, that paddle wheel.
    I’ve been pulling mine out and using Dawn detergent on it and just cleaning it with the hose. Been coming out good, but what a pain.
    I’m going to do it the hard way this spring, but I’m going to keep in mind this method, because I dread this task.
    For the condensate drain, I usually run some diluted bleach down that to kill the flora.
    I bought the Nu Calgon sprayer that you attach to a garden hose (I use Cal Green) to clean the condenser coils (outdoor unit).
    Great video. 👍
    PS I don’t know if you tried the tabs. I used them for my first year. Really did not find them to help much, but ymmv.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  3 месяца назад

      I only tried the tabs once. Thanks for watching

  • @ssoffshore5111
    @ssoffshore5111 Год назад +2

    Nice. Tech tip, run it on heat for about 15 min when you're done to dry it all out internally if everything is still pretty wet inside there.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      Good tip, thanks for watching

  • @CharlesFaucetteBloodRoot
    @CharlesFaucetteBloodRoot Год назад +1

    Jim great instruction. Have installed UV lights in your mini splits?

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад +1

      Never heard of that. I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for watching

  • @martinsutton7120
    @martinsutton7120 Год назад +2

    Great video. I wish you had my brands. Cannot get drip pan out of some.
    I am in south florida.
    The wheels get pretty gunkie. I was looking for a little power washer. One question, did you bend any fins?? Also video about a year old, is the blower still clean?
    Thanks,
    Martin

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      Definitely did not bend the fins. I really have not looked at my air conditioner to see if it is dirty but I’m sure it is due for a cleaning. Thanks for watching.Martin

  • @MKnightKool-bt4oe
    @MKnightKool-bt4oe 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Jim, you're awesome bro great tut. My units are Mirage, would removing the drain plate be similar?

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  11 месяцев назад +1

      Sounds like that would work. I have seen people do this cleaning without removing their drain pan. Hope it works for you

  • @bekindbetrue
    @bekindbetrue Год назад +1

    Hi, thanks for the informative video, rather than using the tape. I noticed when opening mine, the wires on the Grau piece weave into a clip on the tan plastic piece.. that holds the part in place. Happy to email you a photo if that helps.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      Thanks for watching I started cleaning mine another way.

  • @adrianlopez1437
    @adrianlopez1437 Год назад +1

    Where can I buy all that stuff at

  • @robertleftwich1122
    @robertleftwich1122 Месяц назад +1

    Never thought that cleaning one of them was such a disadvantage .

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Месяц назад

      Thanks for watching, this is one of my least favorite jobs to do.

  • @stevejoyce4485
    @stevejoyce4485 2 месяца назад +1

    MAN I'M BUYING ONE OF THOSE PRESSURE WASHERS COOL.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  2 месяца назад +1

      I do like it seems to make it easier

    • @stevejoyce4485
      @stevejoyce4485 2 месяца назад +1

      Ordered on today as well as the apron cleaning kit thanks.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  2 месяца назад

      @@stevejoyce4485 hope you like it.

  • @Oldfatguy60
    @Oldfatguy60 3 месяца назад +2

    Hey Jim, thanks for video... Worked great for me. But my larger unit, 2400 inside handler, is still making loud fan noise after thorough cleaning. Is that the fan motor going? Thanks again

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  3 месяца назад

      Really hard to tell without hearing it. Hope you can have someone look at it for you. Thanks for watching my video

    • @Oldfatguy60
      @Oldfatguy60 3 месяца назад

      ruclips.net/user/shortspjvuiCI2G0g?si=2I6TW0UTN_1-HZxL

  • @thefleaflop
    @thefleaflop Год назад +1

    Nice job sir..... Would you mind buying and installing a Mr Cool unit? My design is a little different to disassemble.... Thanks. Yours seems to have much easier access to the blower wheel.... That's the dirtiest part of mine.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      I did make a video of installing a Mr cool AC. ruclips.net/video/aXMQm5PYWmg/видео.html Thanks for watching

  • @frankfav
    @frankfav 8 месяцев назад +1

    Jim...Can I use my Greenworks 1800 PSI Pressure washer to do the same as the Port-A-Blaster? Not sure if it will suck up the clean hot water from the bucket. I don't want to damage the pump. The 2 units are very similar looking. I cleaned 2 units a year or 2 ago using your older video. and I am anxious to try the new method. I have 3 units to clean. Thank you for a great video.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  8 месяцев назад +1

      I’m going to guess that is way too much pressure. That’s why I bought the pressure washer I used in this video. Thanks for watching my videos

  • @jimmys511
    @jimmys511 9 месяцев назад +1

    New York. I have a Fujitsu is it typically the same process for different brands?I’ve been meaning to tackle this on my own.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  9 месяцев назад

      Hope it goes good

  • @kblee60
    @kblee60 8 месяцев назад +1

    I have the Mitsubishi AC, but I need to clean it every month. I used a Bosch Easy Aquatak 100, it does not bend the fins. Because I need to clean so often, I stopped taking out the cover, I only removed the louver and filter. The main thing is that there's another coil at the back, that you may have missed. I always started cleaning that coil first, the blower, and then the front coil. I also don't remove the drain pan, just feel with your fingers (carefully). Use the pressure washer on the drain hole, add some tablets after cleaning.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the tip I might try that

  • @charleshinds7023
    @charleshinds7023 Год назад

    Hi thanks for sharing. I am interested in the equipment you are using to clean. Is there a link?

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      In the description thanks for watching

  • @jonl6517
    @jonl6517 19 дней назад +1

    What model power screwdriver do you use? I’m looking for one that’s light weight like yours

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  18 дней назад

      I really like the Milwaukee 12 V

  • @dannysandoval5195
    @dannysandoval5195 Год назад +1

    Good video. Question, are you able to rinse your car with this?

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      If you would want to. You can spray what ever you want. I use a sun Joe for my car
      ruclips.net/video/ZbfwaaNSZBo/видео.html. Thanks for watching

  • @jonniesantos
    @jonniesantos Месяц назад

    We’ve got a low-wall mount unit, re: MFZ-KA18NA. Have you pulled one of these apart?

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Месяц назад

      Sorry I have not

  • @safwsu639
    @safwsu639 10 месяцев назад +1

    I’m buying the machine now. I followed your first video and removed and cleaned the blower. It was a pain. The machine will pay for itself the first time I clean all 5 units in my house. Thanks Jim!

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  10 месяцев назад +1

      That’s what I thought also. Hope you like the AC pressure washer

    • @safwsu639
      @safwsu639 10 месяцев назад

      @@DIYJIM The machine is terrific. I cleaned all 5 wall units in very little time without having to remove the blower wheel in each. That’s a huge improvement!

  • @anthonygasparini1734
    @anthonygasparini1734 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video but please put some blank plates on your electrical panel, God Bless Patrick.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  9 месяцев назад

      Agree I should have done that. Thanks for watching

  • @cenricocustoms6489
    @cenricocustoms6489 Год назад

    Do you have a video on cleaning fujitsu mini splits?

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад +1

      Sorry I do not, I bet it is real similar. If you live near me I would do it for you and make another video. Thanks for watching

  • @olivertwist2843
    @olivertwist2843 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hey Jim, thanks for the video. Would you say the porta blaster is worth getting if i intend on using it for side jobs?

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  11 месяцев назад +1

      Yes I like mine so far not sure how long it will last if I used it everyday. Some of the more professional ones are real expensive.

    • @olivertwist2843
      @olivertwist2843 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@DIYJIM Thank you for response. After extensive research and feedback from more than one user i decided to go for it. It will be handy to clean both my split units. Thanks a bunch Jim. New sub by the way love your videos!

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  11 месяцев назад

      @@olivertwist2843 awesome thanks for subscribing

  • @johnnotellin3691
    @johnnotellin3691 11 месяцев назад +1

    I found your video when I was looking for help to clean my Mitsubishi MSZ-GL24NA. I have the Port-a-blaster in my Amazon cart, but am having a little trouble finding a waterproof cover to fit my 43"L x 13"T x 10"D unit.
    I really appreciate your step-by-step procedure and thank you for your effort in making it.
    I can't find your video on the drain pan tablets. Did you ever get a chance to do one? I'm not sure WHERE you would put them, assuming that they work...

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  11 месяцев назад +1

      Here is the cleaning tabs ruclips.net/video/IOZ1dgcebxo/видео.html

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  11 месяцев назад +1

      Maybe the large size it says goes up to 53” the link is in my description or I think the first comment. Hope this helps.

    • @johnnotellin3691
      @johnnotellin3691 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@DIYJIM Yes sir, thanks. I used the links on the video to set up my Amazon cart, BUT unless I misunderstood your meaning, I thought that IN the video you said that you didn't HAVE the tabs, but would order them and do a video about their use??
      Thanks for taking the time to reply!

    • @johnnotellin3691
      @johnnotellin3691 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@DIYJIM YES, you're right. I clicked the "large" button on Amazon, but my brain was apparently disengaged when I read the text. Thanks again!
      I'm a little nervous about all of this, but $400 in MY pocket is way better than in the contractors pocket.

    • @auntypat1492
      @auntypat1492 10 месяцев назад +2

      They suggest you moisten the bottom of the tab and put it far away from the hose.

  • @markkeddis2709
    @markkeddis2709 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hey Jim. Still doing it this way with the Port-A-Blaster? Or have you further refined your approach for this since last year?

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  11 месяцев назад +1

      Still port a blaster

  • @markkeddis2709
    @markkeddis2709 Год назад +1

    Hey Jim how is the Port-A-Blaster holding up? Thinking of getting it as I’d really love to shave down the time and effort involved in cleaning my Mitsubishi units

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад +1

      Sorry Mark I really can not tell you, I only used it twice. I only clean my units about twice a year. I just bought the port-a-blaster. It seems like it should last.

    • @markkeddis2709
      @markkeddis2709 Год назад

      @@DIYJIM I get it, thanks. I recall in your other video you used a pump sprayer. I may go that route for now while I think on the port a blaster a bit more.

  • @ElijahG98
    @ElijahG98 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hello, thanks for the video. Do you think the port a blaster would be able to clean mold off my coils? Last summer My Ac just started selling worse and worse. It would do the thing where it only smells bad when the AC kicks off and it heats up. I took it apart and cleaned it, and got a lot of gross stuff out, but just spraying the frost king foaming cleaner doesnt get anything out of the coils thats smelling bad. Post winter, I've turned my AC on and it hasn't smelled bad. but I can tell that its slowly starting to smell again. Whatever's in there that died over the winter is growing back. So now I'm doing tons of AC research cleaning research again lol... Thanks.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  11 месяцев назад +1

      I definitely think it would help, one thing I really like is I can use good hot water to clean my ac along with the coil cleaner. Thanks for watching Elijah

  • @KipBurbank1
    @KipBurbank1 2 месяца назад +1

    Is this method to avoid taking out the roller fan, primarily? Agree, removing blower wheel sucks.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  2 месяца назад

      Yes that was my most least part. I like the little pressure washer I got plus I can use warm water. Thanks for watching

  • @tonypelkey2816
    @tonypelkey2816 Год назад +1

    DIY JIM … people who have stair lifts , that need service, sure could use a diy from you .. thanks

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад +1

      I'm not exactly sure what you mean by a stair lift? You can find my e-mail in my description if you want to send me a picture. Really not sure I can do it but maybe. Do you live near me in Pa?

  • @melissaversiga2349
    @melissaversiga2349 Год назад

    If there is already mold in our unit do you still use Simply Green or do you recommend another product for mold remediation?

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад +1

      Just use what I showed in the video, it should be okay. Thanks for watching

    • @handlsarelame
      @handlsarelame Год назад

      No, use a proper coil cleaner

  • @juanitaanderson4283
    @juanitaanderson4283 Год назад +1

    Jim..I am a senior lady who has one 9,000 btu and two 12,000 btu Mitsubishi like yours; what size blue cover should I buy and how thick are the support plates because I have a temp regulator mounted next to my ac and want to make sure there is enough room for the support plate to fit?
    Also, I would like to try the pressure washer but let me ask you... if you could have used a water hose with a pressure nozzle would you have done that instead of purchasing the power washer or do you feel it would have been too much pressure? I can get hoses in my house... in your opinion which would be better?

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      You should be able to buy the one I bought in my video. I have a 1200btu also

  • @seviceACBinjai
    @seviceACBinjai Год назад

    Ikut belajar teman.. salam dingin dari indonesia, salam sukses buat anda 🙏🙏🙏

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      Thanks for watching

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      Good luck to you also

  • @oscarcortez2293
    @oscarcortez2293 11 месяцев назад +1

    Can I use my aire compresor ?

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  11 месяцев назад

      I wouldn’t

  • @alexanderviolinist
    @alexanderviolinist 11 месяцев назад +1

    FUE Hair Transplant
    100% recommended

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  11 месяцев назад

      My hair is easy this short lol

  • @Swenser
    @Swenser Год назад

    No foam spray cleaners where I'm at. Should I just use shaving foam?

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      Probably not a good idea LOL. Thanks for watching

  • @speciesofspaces
    @speciesofspaces 7 месяцев назад +1

    Always best to use distilled water for all you who do this sort of thing.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the info

  • @adrianlopez1437
    @adrianlopez1437 Год назад +1

    Where can I buy that pressure washer at

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      There are links in the first comment or in the description of this video. Thanks for watching.

  • @strikegoldshave
    @strikegoldshave 18 дней назад +1

    Can I use pump sprayer instead of power washer?

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  18 дней назад

      Maybe never tried that. Thanks for watching

  • @Axeglass
    @Axeglass 3 дня назад +1

    north Carolina

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  3 дня назад +1

      Love too move there someday or south Carolina

    • @Axeglass
      @Axeglass 2 дня назад +1

      @@DIYJIM just used your video to help with cleaning my ac thanks for the tips and tricks, went great!

  • @rv10flyer84
    @rv10flyer84 11 месяцев назад +1

    If you had a central hvac system, the PM for the air handler would cost about $100. It would also be easy to troubleshoot, repair with common parts stocked on hvac service trucks.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  11 месяцев назад

      Agree but when I had this put in my house it was going to be about $4000 more to put central AC in my house because I have no ductwork.

    • @rv10flyer84
      @rv10flyer84 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@DIYJIM If you have an open floor plan, very well insulated home and less than 1000 sq ft, a mini split might work ok. If not, multiples are needed and you might as well have a central system that can be easily cleaned, repaired, has a 1 yr labor warranty and 10 yrs parts warranty. To each their own though. I'll never work on or help another diy'er. I tried to help three or four times and everytime it turns into a royal cluster f.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  11 месяцев назад

      @@rv10flyer84 It was still cheaper and I put three in. I agree central air definitely has its pros.

  • @voyagerinkseminyak5393
    @voyagerinkseminyak5393 Год назад +1

    sometimes if you not hold the blower when you clean the blower.the blower just spin to fast and sometimes make the motor fan error

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      Good info thanks

  • @Maleekus
    @Maleekus 8 месяцев назад +1

    seems like this would wash the silicone grease out of the blower bearing

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  8 месяцев назад

      It’s low pressure and I don’t spray the bearings. Thanks for watching

  • @chriswenglikowski6562
    @chriswenglikowski6562 10 месяцев назад +1

    They want 460.00 to clean 5 units.. I see I can get parts for half and do it myself. How was it when you did one for the first time??? Thank You

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  10 месяцев назад

      The first one took a little time, but I got better as I went. Thanks for watching

  • @ComicKish
    @ComicKish 7 месяцев назад

    where is kumo cloud adapter in these things i have to reset it

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  7 месяцев назад

      Not sure what you’re talking about but thanks for watching

  • @moss8448
    @moss8448 Год назад +3

    where is the link to cleaning it manually you spoke of?

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад +3

      At the end but you reminded me I forgot to put in the description I will go do that now thanks for reminding me.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад +3

      There I put it in the description and in the first comment and the end of the video. Thanks again

    • @moss8448
      @moss8448 Год назад

      @@DIYJIM thank you for posting, I have a FUJITSU that has 4 yrs on it and you can imagine what it looks like. That shield thing is the way to go, many thanks for the heads up on that. There is one out there that is half the size and they want like $125 for a plastic bag that doesn't even cover the sides or top.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад +1

      @@moss8448 holy smokes I don’t think I paid that. I really like that new little pressure washer also. Definitely makes it easier. Thanks again for watching Sam you can share my video if you know anyone else that has a mini split.

    • @moss8448
      @moss8448 Год назад

      @@DIYJIM it was a SpeedClean product I was looking at and they are as high as a giraffes rear end.

  • @davidcordes9283
    @davidcordes9283 Год назад

    Please put panel blank offs to cover those empty spaces in your panel.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      Good idea thanks for watching

  • @bobjones9727
    @bobjones9727 Год назад +3

    It doesn't seem that those filters are catching much of the dirt. Man, that's a lot of work to clean that AC.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад +1

      I would bet most other ac get dirty also. I think I might have forgot to clean last year. I still love the Mitsubishi ductless AC you cannot hear them run very quiet. Thanks for watching

    • @malcolmstover9162
      @malcolmstover9162 Год назад

      I would pay 100 per mini. Mine are worse.

  • @mikestrazz2906
    @mikestrazz2906 6 месяцев назад

    Well I am now in need of a brand new indoor mini split after trying to tackle this on my own..... It is not as easy as I thought it would be - that was my mistake. Many broken pieces of plastic later ....lost screws and chemical in my electric board.... Sounded great to save 300 bucks unfortunately it's gonna cost me 2200 to replace this head. 😢😢

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  6 месяцев назад

      Sorry to hear this hope you’re not blaming me. Hope you get it figured out.

  • @ywe
    @ywe Год назад +1

    in Iraq you need to do this every month

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      You got that right I was stationed in Taji. Thanks for watching

  • @lisarubin94
    @lisarubin94 9 месяцев назад

    What if the drain line is on the left? How on earth are you supposed to take it off if the wires on the right prevent you from doing so?

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  9 месяцев назад

      disconnect the wires on the right

  • @gunpet
    @gunpet Год назад

    I can get the same effect from a 5 min clean - no need to take it apart at all.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      Thanks for watching

    • @norml.3861
      @norml.3861 5 месяцев назад

      Please explain your 5 minute procedure. Taking 5 minutes to clean the two filters is not deep cleaning.

  • @jeremydiaz6494
    @jeremydiaz6494 8 месяцев назад +1

    I just bought the tools and products to do this myself. Do you have have video that shows how to clean the outside unit? Mind is becoming pretty dirty.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  8 месяцев назад

      Yes ruclips.net/video/S3S_magd-IU/видео.htmlsi=qvrJM7G0L04-FCdZ hope this helps

  • @buzzsaw6407
    @buzzsaw6407 Год назад +1

    Jim they sell a self container washer for this cleaning tank with water and pump incorporated in one unit no need for extra bucket clean my ac every 3 months here in panama

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      Do you know what it is called maybe I’ll try it if it does not cost to much. Thanks for watching

  • @sherirottweilersforever7772
    @sherirottweilersforever7772 Год назад +1

    I sure wish my contractor who remodeled my kitchen hadn’t put a cupboard too close to my unit. He didn’t understand that the top opens and it’s so hard to take apart. I might need that pressure washer so I don’t have to take the blower wheel out like last time.

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      I do like mine so far. Hope it helps

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  Год назад

      If you do buy it and you can not find it at the link in my description just search for it in goggle and you will find other places sell it. Hope this helps

    • @jessicawilkens7240
      @jessicawilkens7240 Год назад +1

      Thank you

    • @sherirottweilersforever7772
      @sherirottweilersforever7772 4 месяца назад

      I got the pressure washer and it was so much easier to clean this time!

  • @uelzgeheim6490
    @uelzgeheim6490 10 месяцев назад

    Actually i would disconnect the blower from the pcb or the high voltage from spinning the fan could destroy the pcb...

    • @DIYJIM
      @DIYJIM  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for info and thanks for watching