Terminology Tuesday (Tricks of the Trade) – How to Clean an HVAC Evaporator Coil

(Note: I think it’s important to know the terminology and words used when learning any new business including mobile home investing. I came up with ‘Terminology Tuesday’ as a way to go over the terminology used in the mobile home business. It’s important to know the terminology when talking to people in the business so you’re all on the same page).

**** Tricks of the Trade is a new series I have started that will be included with“Terminology Tuesday” posts. The goal of this series is to share with you the “tricks of the trade” I have learned in the mobile home business.

Heating and cooling problems are very common issues in homes. Many times, there are ventilation issues causing a home not to cool and/or heat properly.

The first reaction most folks face is that they feel the need to purchase a new HVAC system. Though, as I have found out from my HVAC repair guy – it’s usually not the case.

Usually, the solution is very simple – the dust and debris accumulate which require a thorough cleaning. Like a car, the HVAC system must be properly maintained and monitored on a yearly basis. One of the areas where this occurs is the HVAC evaporator coil.

So, here is the cleaning process I learned from my HVAC repair guy.

(Note: This is why it’s very important to build a strong network. The knowledge gained from the members of your team is priceless and can save you both time and money in the long run.)

First, he removed the cover of the furnace where the HVAC evaporator coil is usually located. Here’s a pic:

Next, he ran a water hose from the utility room to the area by the furnace and cleaned out all the debris.

Once all the debris had been cleaned out, he used a simple evap foam, no rinse coil cleaner and sprayed it on there. Here’s what he used:

And, here is what the evaporator coil looked like after the cleaning:

After the cleaning, we did a test run on the HVAC system – it was a success! The ventilation problem was resolved and the home was able to heat and cool properly.

For those who are further interested, here’s a video that shows the process step-by-step:

Video Link

(Note: When dealing with major systems in the home such as HVAC, it’s best to always use a licensed professional.)

I hope this “Terminology Tuesday” post has been helpful and has given you some useful information – it definitely has for me.

Happy investing!

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