How to make your air conditioner last longer
Back in 2000, I purchased three window-type air conditioners. Since then, my neighbors have had to replace their air conditioners several times over, but mine are all still fine after nearly two decades of daily use. What’s the secret to their longevity? The answer: less cleaning. Whereas my neighbors have their air conditioners cleaned almost every month, mine get cleaned only annually. How do I get away with less cleaning? First, when I do clean my air conditioners, I don’t overdo it. Please refer to the section on cleaning tips below. Second, I place a high-performance add-on filter directly on the air conditioner’s evaporator. I make sure that the add-on filter is big enough to cover the entire face of the evaporator, leaving no portion directly exposed to the incoming air. Putting the high-performance add-on filter in direct contact with the evaporator ensures that all of the air entering the evaporator gets filtered, including the air that b...