I'd suggest rinsing the fins with a garden hose. Pull the power
disconnect out, first. So you don't kill yourself or damage the
electrical.

If you're mechanically minded, take a couple bolts out, and pull the
fan off the top. Rinse from the inside out. Worth a try, before you
spend money on a paid service. If you don't want to take the unit
apart, spray from the top, pointing mostly down. Rinse the dust and
dirt out the bottom.

Try to keep any wires or electrical dry.

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Christopher A. Young
You can't shout down a troll.
You have to starve them.
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"AKA Gray Asphalt" wrote in message
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Thanks for your help. I did call a company but they said that
chemicals are
no good and that I could do it with a hose. It sure seems like a good
place
to start. Do you suggest I keep calling until I find someone willing
to
clean the unit or do it myself and what chemicals? Thanks again to
everyone.
This ng is a public service.

"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
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Lives in desert. Fins packed with dust. By holding a light behind my
crystal balls I can see dirt packed condensor. Though, it's a lot
easier to hold the light behind the fins.

Please call a company to clean the outside unit. They should use
water
and chemicals.

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Christopher A. Young
You can't shout down a troll.
You have to starve them.
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"AKA Gray Asphalt" wrote in message
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Thank you. It's a real problem for me. Does the idea of a 'booster'
make any
sense? It might be a good idea to not replace everything until next
year at
the start of the summer season, no? I live in the desert so we still
need it
now, though. Really thanks.