YES IT WILL DAMAGE IT!!!!

If your coils get clogged with dust your coil will eventually flood liquid refrigerant down the suction line to the compressor due to lack of air flow.

This can cause 2 major problems. The first would likely be that the oil in the crankcase could be washed out and your compressor would suffer from poor lubrication and a shortened life.

The second is that if your compressor piston cylinder is flooded with liquid refrigerant it cannot compress and will be "slugged" and generally break a piston rod or do serious damage to the valves. Either way you are buying a new one and they are not cheap.

A compressor is a vapor pump. Liquid cannot be compressed and you might as well be dropping a chunk of steel in your cylinder.

My answer is the true purpose of an air filter in the return duct of your AC system. Dust mites I can deal with, but $1500 compressor on a 101° day is a different story.

Many people these days are not familiar with cross-ventilation. However, it is a wonderful alternative to dealing with the expense of running an air conditioner throughout the entire day and night. The old-fashioned method of cross-ventilation simply means keeping the windows in your home open, especially during the hours when the summer heat is not at its peak. When the air is allowed to move in and out of your home, you will be pleasantly surprised at how refreshing it is to you.

Keeping your windows shaded with blinds or curtains when the heat is at its peak is essential. This will help you to keep cool by preventing the sunlight and heat of the outdoors from bringing unwanted heat into your home. If you choose dark colors for your curtains, this will add to the feeling of coolness in the room.

Even during the hottest time of the day, you can be cool and energy-efficient at the same time. Instead of using an air conditioner, you can use a small fan that is the right size and output for the room where you spend most of your time. Depending upon your preference, you can have a circulating fan or a stationary fan. Not only will you stay cool, you will find your energy bills to be much lower.

The more airtight you can make your home, the more effective you will find your air conditioner or fans. In addition, cleaning these products on a regular basis will make them work better, and also cost less to operate. The reason for this is if you allow dust and other particles to build up in your air conditioner filter or fan, not only will it not work as well, but requires more power for it to function.

Regardless of your preferred source of cool air, drinking plenty of liquid throughout the day is one of the most beneficial ways to stay cool during the summertime. Choosing plain water, and an assortment of non-caffeinated cool beverages, will help you to avoid becoming dehydrated, as well as keeping you cool. You will enjoy all of the fun and relaxation of summer much more when you feel cool and healthy.

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