DAAAAAMN!!!..... GREAT job! Thank you for sharing this with us! I bought a solar mini split and carried it out to it's location with the fins resting on my leg as I carried it out. It folded over quite a bit of those fins and I was JUST about to buy one of those tools that combs out the fins. Now I don't HAVE to, I have a brush just like that in my garage somewhere! Gonna go straighten them out TODAY!!! THANK YOU!!!!!
Fantastic solution! I found your video while trying to find a fin comb locally. Instead I grabbed an old dish scrubbing brush and pulled it through some damaged fins and it straightened it out so effortlessly I had to laugh. You saved me from spending $29 at Lowe's for a Malco FST2 😀 I made a quick vid and gave you credit. Thanks again! 👍
Wow, this is a game changer, Steve! Here I was contemplating another useless tool on Amazon. So glad I found your channel. This is a very valuable and useful tool. Now when a brush is too hard for the bathtub scrubbing, just use it on the AC fins. Brilliant!!! Many thanks!
Thanks so much for this tip! I need to do my father-in-laws AC unit as it is at least 50% blocked from bent fins. And I had noticed that at Easter, mentioned it to him but he assured me that when his AC service would be done that "they would take care of it"... Well.. you guessed it... they didn't. They "cleaned" the unit, but did nothing about, or even mention the issue which ...if... they were professional, they should have seen that it was taken care of. I will be picking up a good stiff brush like that tomorrow and I will also be buying one of those plastic AC fin comb sets to use on any of the stubborn areas. You did an awesome job of the presentation!
That’s awesome dude!!! Thanks for taking the time to post this. Just moved into a rental that has been grossly neglected. AC unit works hard and doesn’t blow cold air. House just needs some TLC. Thanks again!
THANK YOU!! My installers just put in a complete system, the two installers were, to say it nicely, IN A HURRY. Watched them man handle the unit going up the ceiling stairs, and scratch the hell out of both sides squeezing it through the opening. Then outside watched them slide off the condenser unit and the guy on the bottom grab it on a leaning fall while the second guy jumped off truck and helped the rest of the way down. Needless to say, so many bent fins it is ridiculous. Their answer, oh that is minimal it will not effect anything. Why do they always hire the crappiest installers, when they demand so much money?
I just figured out this same solution this week, so I wish I'd found your video earlier. The fin combs I've bought in the last few years are utter crap, too.
My sons have destroyed one side of mine from a basketball. Super happy I've stumbled on this video. Definitely plan on trying this soon. Made it look easy!
I'm really curious if it worked for you. I tried on another one like 30 years old and the fins were rock hard and wouldn't budge. Seems like newer once it works well.
You rock, my dude!! Thank you so fudging much! I'm going to be doing this from now on. I normally use a supco fin comb, and it likes to tear the fins up too much.
You're a freaking genius lol I need to straighten a bunch of fins from something rubbing against mine and I'm going to do your trick this weekend ! Thank you 🙏
I think this is a great idea. I watched a video of someone using the metal fin straightener and it seems too aggressive. I just installed a new air conditioner and bent some fins in the process. They are very thin and delicate, so the brush tool will be more gentle and not damage the fins. Thanks for sharing a great idea.
Tell me you've never serviced a condenser unit without telling me you've never serviced a condenser unit. To run it you need the fan in place, which is held up by the cage that would be in the way of working on the coil. If you did happen to find a magical way to make it all work I think you have to get aluminum a lot hotter than that to make any significant difference.
Good luck! I did learn some coils might be harder material (usually really old +20yr) and it doesn't work as well... but for how cheap/easy to try it's totally worth it!
I was so frustrated buying a bunch of fin straighters that barely work, I decided to do something completely different I got the bright idea of using a feeler gauge which absolutely worked but it's a really slow process because I was opening them up 1 at a time but I was working with a much smaller A/C window unit. I was not in a hurry because it's was for emergency use only if my main unit goes out so I worked on it every day I'm about 90% finished. I bought it second hand and someone mashed them in removing it not knowing the damage they was doing.
You are my hero... I had the exact same amazon tool, what a piece of ..... I was about to be resolved too just having bent AC fins and mine are pretty bad.
Wow excellent. An idiot handyman thought he was doing us a favor by cleaning our AC with his pressure washer, he bent the fins. I'm going to use this trick!
Awesome video! wish there was a link somewhere for which brush you purchased though. Maybe you'll see this and help us out. ;) EDIT: Watched your other video and saw someone else asked about the brush and you answered. Libman Iron Handle Scrub Brush
That's the one! I'm sure others would work too. Hopefully it works for you as well! Some old ac coils are too rigid for the nylon brush. I'd be curious if a steel brush would work on those, but haven't tried. www.menards.com/main/grocery-home/cleaners-household-essentials/cleaning-supplies/cleaning-tools/libman-reg-iron-handle-scrub-brush/525006/p-1444438067658-c-7113.htm?tid=4c290f10-27ee-487a-98fe-ec86856c3db7&ipos=1&exp=false
Hi man, I have minor bents in the fins of a new Car AC evaporator which arrived today after waiting for 2 weeks. Does the small Bents affect the car AC system? Should I return it ? Bents are small but I am afraid it will cause damage. I hope someone can answer and help me. Last year I lost my Car's AC compressor, and condenser due to a bad evaporator which development mould in it & led to Black Death & destroyed the whole AC system. So I hope some can help with this question 🙏
Is it normal for the top fins to be dented up a bit. I opened my unit today to do an annual cleaning and noticed some bent fins/dented areas near the top
It's not great to be bent, but it is very common because the top cap that holds the fan motor sits right on top of the fins. Not a huge deal as there's really no circulation there. Just try to make sure they aren't bent so badly that they can't support the cap or start exposing the coil where it could be hit and get damaged/leak.
Some coils are much thicker and stiff. My uncle's house is 20+ years old unit and it didn't really work. I think a stiffer brush would though. Possibly even use a metal wire brush instead.
This needs to be shared with the world! I am going to try this today.
Did it work?
Bless you for being a landlord that actually cares about equipment and efficiency
DUDE, thank you!! I knew there had to be a way that didn't require ordering a special tool.
DAAAAAMN!!!..... GREAT job! Thank you for sharing this with us! I bought a solar mini split and carried it out to it's location with the fins resting on my leg as I carried it out. It folded over quite a bit of those fins and I was JUST about to buy one of those tools that combs out the fins. Now I don't HAVE to, I have a brush just like that in my garage somewhere! Gonna go straighten them out TODAY!!! THANK YOU!!!!!
Fantastic solution! I found your video while trying to find a fin comb locally. Instead I grabbed an old dish scrubbing brush and pulled it through some damaged fins and it straightened it out so effortlessly I had to laugh. You saved me from spending $29 at Lowe's for a Malco FST2 😀
I made a quick vid and gave you credit. Thanks again! 👍
Wow, this is a game changer, Steve! Here I was contemplating another useless tool on Amazon. So glad I found your channel. This is a very valuable and useful tool. Now when a brush is too hard for the bathtub scrubbing, just use it on the AC fins. Brilliant!!! Many thanks!
Thanks so much for this tip! I need to do my father-in-laws AC unit as it is at least 50% blocked from bent fins. And I had noticed that at Easter, mentioned it to him but he assured me that when his AC service would be done that "they would take care of it"... Well.. you guessed it... they didn't. They "cleaned" the unit, but did nothing about, or even mention the issue which ...if... they were professional, they should have seen that it was taken care of.
I will be picking up a good stiff brush like that tomorrow and I will also be buying one of those plastic AC fin comb sets to use on any of the stubborn areas.
You did an awesome job of the presentation!
Yeh, I guess, If it's what it takes to get to fuck his daughter.. Go for it man.
and enjoy!
That’s awesome dude!!! Thanks for taking the time to post this.
Just moved into a rental that has been grossly neglected. AC unit works hard and doesn’t blow cold air. House just needs some TLC. Thanks again!
THANK YOU!! My installers just put in a complete system, the two installers were, to say it nicely, IN A HURRY. Watched them man handle the unit going up the ceiling stairs, and scratch the hell out of both sides squeezing it through the opening. Then outside watched them slide off the condenser unit and the guy on the bottom grab it on a leaning fall while the second guy jumped off truck and helped the rest of the way down. Needless to say, so many bent fins it is ridiculous. Their answer, oh that is minimal it will not effect anything. Why do they always hire the crappiest installers, when they demand so much money?
Dude!!!! You're amazing with this find!!! Those combs they sell suck! Thank you so much.
I just figured out this same solution this week, so I wish I'd found your video earlier. The fin combs I've bought in the last few years are utter crap, too.
My sons have destroyed one side of mine from a basketball. Super happy I've stumbled on this video. Definitely plan on trying this soon. Made it look easy!
I'm really curious if it worked for you. I tried on another one like 30 years old and the fins were rock hard and wouldn't budge. Seems like newer once it works well.
You rock, my dude!! Thank you so fudging much! I'm going to be doing this from now on. I normally use a supco fin comb, and it likes to tear the fins up too much.
Thank you! I need to do this with my AC!!!!! I love the people on RUclips for this!!!! Extremely helpful.
Worked like a charm! Used your method on a used window AC my wife found online.
You sir have discovered a genius solution! Thanks for sharing.
You're a freaking genius lol I need to straighten a bunch of fins from something rubbing against mine and I'm going to do your trick this weekend ! Thank you 🙏
I think this is a great idea. I watched a video of someone using the metal fin straightener and it seems too aggressive. I just installed a new air conditioner and bent some fins in the process. They are very thin and delicate, so the brush tool will be more gentle and not damage the fins. Thanks for sharing a great idea.
Exactly. With the combs I actually tore a few places. After about 10 minutes of failing to get literally anything straight I gave up and did this lol.
Looks like it’s faster and working better than combs. I’ll be trying this!
Thanks for the tip. I tried it on my window a/c unit and it improved all but the most bent up fins.
Thie is a great hack. I have a small window unit and have a smaller Libman brush at my kitchen sink. Grabbed it and it worked great. Thanks.
Do the same thing with the unit ON. The coil will warm up slightly softening the aluminum making it easier.
Tell me you've never serviced a condenser unit without telling me you've never serviced a condenser unit. To run it you need the fan in place, which is held up by the cage that would be in the way of working on the coil. If you did happen to find a magical way to make it all work I think you have to get aluminum a lot hotter than that to make any significant difference.
This worked so freaking well for me. Thank you for sharing!
Now this is the kind of solution I was looking for.
Awesome! Spent two hours with a screwdriver and comb today. Going to buy a brush in the morning! Thanks!!!
Good luck! I did learn some coils might be harder material (usually really old +20yr) and it doesn't work as well... but for how cheap/easy to try it's totally worth it!
This is the best DIY video I have ever seen!
I was so frustrated buying a bunch of fin straighters that barely work, I decided to do something completely different I got the bright idea of using a feeler gauge which absolutely worked but it's a really slow process because I was opening them up 1 at a time but I was working with a much smaller A/C window unit. I was not in a hurry because it's was for emergency use only if my main unit goes out so I worked on it every day I'm about 90% finished. I bought it second hand and someone mashed them in removing it not knowing the damage they was doing.
You are my hero... I had the exact same amazon tool, what a piece of ..... I was about to be resolved too just having bent AC fins and mine are pretty bad.
Wow excellent. An idiot handyman thought he was doing us a favor by cleaning our AC with his pressure washer, he bent the fins. I'm going to use this trick!
Incredible video, this is going to save me a ton of work. Cheers Steve, this is awesome
Damn! I've got a stiff brush or two for detailing that I will try on my AC coils soon!
Im getting that type of brush. Great video ! Thank u.
Awesome video! wish there was a link somewhere for which brush you purchased though. Maybe you'll see this and help us out. ;) EDIT: Watched your other video and saw someone else asked about the brush and you answered. Libman Iron Handle Scrub Brush
That's the one! I'm sure others would work too. Hopefully it works for you as well! Some old ac coils are too rigid for the nylon brush. I'd be curious if a steel brush would work on those, but haven't tried. www.menards.com/main/grocery-home/cleaners-household-essentials/cleaning-supplies/cleaning-tools/libman-reg-iron-handle-scrub-brush/525006/p-1444438067658-c-7113.htm?tid=4c290f10-27ee-487a-98fe-ec86856c3db7&ipos=1&exp=false
Thank you for the tip!!
great tip. Thanks! Hope this works on my truck.
Brilliant, those combs do indeed suck muchly
This was tremendous .Thanks ! Much appreceation
You need to invent the coil comb that cleans while it straightens
This video is gold!
Excellent tip!! Thanks for the video!
You sir are a genius 😊
Best solution ever! Thank you! 👍👍
this is a great tip. thanks for sharing.
WOOWWWW!! Thanks man. I really appreciate this.
I would’ve never thought that could’ve been fixed
What a game changer! Are they looking for you, yet?
Thats interesting. But would it be small enought to straightened and clean evaperator A coil for residential?
Please, PLEASE, provide the source for that brush. PLEASE!
I’m going to try this today!
Good job brother thanks for the help
Thank you for helping, sharing
Hi man, I have minor bents in the fins of a new Car AC evaporator which arrived today after waiting for 2 weeks. Does the small Bents affect the car AC system? Should I return it ? Bents are small but I am afraid it will cause damage. I hope someone can answer and help me. Last year I lost my Car's AC compressor, and condenser due to a bad evaporator which development mould in it & led to Black Death & destroyed the whole AC system. So I hope some can help with this question 🙏
You didn't put up the after shot at the end bro?
Seems more doable. Going to try it
This is so satisfying
Awesome!! Is there anything fancy about the bristles? Is it a pretty typical scrub brush?
It was a $5 brush from Menards haha! I'd just look at the coils and try to find a brush that you know the bristles will fit. Most will though.
@@Steve-og3cr Thanks! Definitely going to give this a shot!!!
Everyone whom watches this video needs to like this video... in needs to be higher in the algorithm than were it is
Trying this right now
Made my day! 🤠
Great pro-tip 👍
dude this works awesome!
Glad I watched this, thanks
Is it normal for the top fins to be dented up a bit. I opened my unit today to do an annual cleaning and noticed some bent fins/dented areas near the top
It's not great to be bent, but it is very common because the top cap that holds the fan motor sits right on top of the fins. Not a huge deal as there's really no circulation there. Just try to make sure they aren't bent so badly that they can't support the cap or start exposing the coil where it could be hit and get damaged/leak.
Mine looks a little worse than that but I will give it a try.
I should have recorded earlier. The entire side was folded flat and I got it all fixed!
What's the exact brush you are using?
I just invested in coil brush company and no I see this .. dang it
Phenomenal!!! Thank you
Hell yea Steve
Would this theoretically work with a brass brush?
Yes - I've been using a 1" wide brass detail brush, and it works great.
this unit needs an acid bath. Try zep or CLR.
Nice! Thanks man!!!
Awesome
nice
That’s awesome!!
Wow!! Thanks!!
Wow. Nice!
Go Steve Go !!!! 😀
I DID THE SAME THING👍👍👍👍👍👍
It doesn't work like that. I tried it on my AC condenser, and the fins are much more harder than it looks.
Some coils are much thicker and stiff. My uncle's house is 20+ years old unit and it didn't really work. I think a stiffer brush would though. Possibly even use a metal wire brush instead.
That’s amazing
Use the wife's toothbrush. Same thing.......