Home Air Conditioners (AC)
During operation, air conditioners pump significant volumes of air, cleaning and cooling it. Naturally, a large amount of dirt accumulates on the heat exchanger and filters, which negatively affects almost all parameters of the air conditioner operation. If you are not a climber, then it is better to entrust the cleaning of the air conditioner to professionals, because AC cleaning service is like a home maintenance, which will help you with a big job. After all, proper prophylaxis involves cleaning both the indoor and outdoor units. And if you live above the 1st floor, this is already called high-rise work and becomes dangerous. Plus, contaminated parts of the air conditioner affect both health and the operation of the split systems themselves. How often should you clean and what to look for?
How often should the air conditioner (AC) be cleaned?
We recommend that our customers clean the air conditioner (AC) at least twice a year. As a rule, this is done in the spring – before the start of the season, when the air conditioner will be used especially intensively, and in the fall, since during the summer, in addition to soot and smog, pollen, insects, bacteria from the street will settle on the parts. If bacteria remain in the purification system or drainage of the air conditioner, then during the winter in the warmth they will actively multiply, decomposing organic matter. And this is not only the cause of the unpleasant odor, but also a real danger to your health.
Complex service of the air conditioner:
- Air conditioner diagnostics
- Cleaning the indoor and outdoor unit of the air conditioner.
- Disinfection is a set of measures aimed at destroying pathogens of infectious diseases.
- Checking the drainage system
- Checking the evaporator of the indoor and outdoor unit of the air conditioner.
Cleaning the indoor and outdoor unit of the air conditioner: when is it better to call professionals
The desire to save money is commendable, but not always justified – and in this case especially. It is not difficult to get and wash the air filter that is in the indoor unit. This filter traps the smell of nicotine, dust, fat particles that arise during cooking, etc. But a deeper cleaning of the indoor unit, drain hose already requires thoroughness and accuracy, because if you damage any parts, then you will lose the warranty. and spend money on subsequent repairs.
Cleaning the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is much more difficult. The external block of your wall-type split system is located outside and lets a huge air flow through it. The outdoor unit traps dirt, exhaust soot, insects, pollen and other types of contaminants. The systems installed in apartment buildings near highways, factories and other sources of pollution are particularly stressed.
Due to the inaccessibility of the external unit, it is almost impossible to clean it yourself using available tools. And if you live on the upper floors, then it is also dangerous. Professional cleaning is also necessary when the heat exchanger radiator, fan and drainage system are dirty.