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Air-Conditioning Evaporator Core
The evaporator core is a major source of bacteria inside your car. In Hawaii we run our air conditioners all the time. While your are driving water (thru condensation) forms on the evaporator core. When you park the car the water heats up and provides the perfect place for bacteria to grow. While you are driving with air conditioner on, the bacteria enters the cabin thru the air conditioner vents.
You must have your Air Conditioning system checked once every two (2) years.
Above: This picture shows a core that is filled with mold.
If the core is leaking it must be replaced!
Above: Picture of a new core. An old core cannot be cleaned.
Above: Spray Disinfectant into the vent below the windshield to kill bacteria in the core.
Follow instructions on the can.
Caution: Make sure you have a spare key. Some vehicles lock the doors automatically when the engine is running!
Caution: Follow instructions and cautions on can. Do not inhale! No body can be in the car during treatment!
1) Close all windows
2) Start Engine. Caution: Make sure you have a spare key. Some vehicles lock the doors automatically when the engine is running!
2) Turn On Air-conditioning and place fan on Hi. Set circulation to fresh air. (Not to recycle or max.)
3) Above: Spray into intake vent below windshield. For Approx. 1 to 2 minutes.
4) Leave engine running for 15 minutes.
5) Turn off engine and open all windows.
6) Let car air out for 30 minutes.
Caution: Follow Instructions and cautions on Can. Do not inhale. No body should be in the car. for 15 minutes after treatment.
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