Doug,
You have already received excellent answered from field experts here.
However, if you think they are bull****ting you;
Read about the outdoor coil on page 4.
http://www.xpedio.carrier.com/idc/gr...it/om38-29.pdf

Then read what an expert would do on page 2 of this link.
http://www.xpedio.carrier.com/idc/gr...lit/38-1sm.pdf

Jabs


"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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The fins on the side of my Carrier exterior AC unit are pretty filthy, so
I wanted to hose them off with an outward stream of water. Shop vac didn't
work - the stuff's turned to something other than just dust, probably due
to moisture and whatever else....

Pictures here, although probably unnecessary for most of you:
http://community.webshots.com/script...98461006gSRGXc

Took a quick look at the top panel and it looks as if the fan motor's
attached to it (via the inner 4 screws). And, the top panel overlaps the
side panels, so it SEEMS they can't be removed without first taking off
the top. What's the correct procedure here?