My ac condenser (there’s a spot where it’s completely clogged)


Hello, now that summer is around the corner, I figured I should Finnaly. fix this issue. When I turn on max ac, the air is cool but not as cold as it should be on the hot days, l've already replaced refrigerant years ago. I don't think it's a blend door actuator as the heater works well. The ac compressor clutch engages and the ac refrigerant lines are cold to the touch, I notice my condenser is full of soot, not sure if it's refrigerant or another fluid, im starting to think it's restricting the condenser, could this be the cause? I'm not sure if refrigerant is leaking. Would it look like that if it was a refridgerant leak? (The car is a 2010 f150 5.4)

 

I'd first clean all that crap off and see what kind, if any, operation you have. If that mess is from an outside source, that clogged condenser may be the cause of your not cooling.

when is the last time you opened your hood?

 

I open it on a weekly basis since it’s high mialege to inspect fluids, I would disregard it until it recently got worse. I think all that is from a power steering leak. How can I clean it with ensuring that I won’t damage anything?

 

I would use a coil cleaner designed for HVAC equipment (non acid)

 

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Something is definitely leaking an oil and catching dirt. Is that a trans line that could be leaking on the right?

 

Foamy engine cleaner another option. Also hot water, if you have the ability to run a hose say from a utility sink, Walter heater, etc.

going to take many, many attempts. Can also try self service car wash.

 

yeah, I looked at it, I beleive it isn’t leaking. But I will keep an eye on it. Either way I’m suspecting since the upper half is power steering and the lower half is refrigerant, it could be leaking power steering from the top, and I use atf for power steering so it looks alike to the transmission cooler, I just washed it and I’ll see tommorow if it is any better, I’ll just check frequently.