Doug Kanter wrote:
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?


Take the top off. Don't know what the 4 screws in
the middle are for, but it is unlikely that the
fan is screwed to the top. Take the screws off
around the periphery and then tap up.

You really shouldn't need to take it apart just
wash with a stream wherever you can.