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Does it seem like your AC unit isn\u2019t working as well as it did last year? Maybe you\u2019re stunned by a big jump in the cost of your electric bill? Don\u2019t spend your summer suffering in front of the oscillating fan \u2013 you may be able to fix your AC unit\u2019s efficiency issues with a bit of cleaning. In this guide, we cover the how and why of cleaning your AC unit\u2019s air filter. Whether you\u2019ve got central cooling or a window unit, this easy guide will show you how to get it done yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22455,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,2,8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\r\nHow to Clean Your Air Conditioner the Easy Way - AppliancePartsPros Blog<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Does it seem like your AC unit isn\u2019t working as well as it did last year? 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