Clean condenser coils

Condenser coils are cylindrical and I want to clean all sides of coil. How do I get to back side of coil?

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Its not easy but a flexable vacume hose would help. and aslo you can take the end peice off and try to get it from the inside to. Good Luck

Posted on Jul 18, 2007

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