The Latest Air Conditioner Service and Maintenance Technique

An air conditioner cools the room by removing heat efficiently and effectively. Your refrigerant or coolant works in conjunction with other parts of your system to accomplish the task of cooling the room. Unfortunately, some parts accumulate dirt and dust over time and affect the efficiency and effectiveness of the air conditioner in removing heat. In order for it to return to its normal performance, it needs to be cleaned regularly and properly. Cleaning is often done by a Professional Air Conditioner Cleaning Specialist (PACCS). When activating the PACCS, you may want to suggest a new cleaning technique. Before introducing you to the new technique, let’s look at the usual way of cleaning with chemical solution.

Typical way of cleaning with chemical solution

The PACCS often uses a chemical solution to give your air conditioner a good wash. The PACCS will apply the chemical solution to the air conditioner and rinse it for cleaning. However, the corrosive nature of the solution would damage the components of the air conditioner and shorten its life if the chemical solution is not flushed out completely within a reasonable time. How can you avoid such a situation? Let us introduce you to a cleaning technique that will minimize component corrosion when a chemical solution is applied.

New cleaning technique: steam cleaning after a chemical solution

The new technique combines 2 types of cleaning in a single session, that is, cleaning the air conditioning with a chemical solution and then with steam. Cleaning it with steam or hot water vapor has become popular recently due to its effectiveness in removing dirt and odor. As long as you can afford steam cleaning equipment and it meets the safety requirements, you should be able to “steam clean” it. Cleaning the air conditioner with steam after applying the chemical solution ensures that the chemical is completely removed. It also quickly removes any unwanted odors.

There are always additional costs when more is done. As such, be prepared to pay a higher fee for this new cleaning technique.

Common Tips for Routine Cleaning

Let us give you some tips on how maintain your air conditioning in good condition before the next cleaning by the PACCS.

1. Clean the filter weekly. This is the first layer of defense against the accumulation of dust and dirt. Also make sure that the filter net is not broken.

2. Keep your room clean and free of dirt. The system is less dirty when less dirt and dust is vacuumed.

3. Clean items in the room that affect air flow and circulation. When air flow and circulation are poor, it affects the rate at which the room cools.

4. Make sure the room is properly sealed so that a minimum of heat is transferred to the room.

The tips above are for routine maintenance only. You should always schedule a monthly cleaning by the expert or PACCS for the best results.