An air conditioner cools the room by removing heat efficiently and effectively. Your refrigerant or refrigerant works together with other parts of your system to perform the task of cooling the room. Unfortunately, some parts accumulate dirt and dust over time and affect the air conditioner’s efficiency and effectiveness in removing heat. In order for it to return to its usual performance, it is necessary to clean it regularly and properly. A Professional Air Conditioning Cleaning Specialist (PACCS) is often hired to perform the cleaning. When you activate 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 a chemical solution.

Typical way of cleaning with chemical solution

PACCS often uses a chemical solution to give your air conditioner a good flush. PACCS will apply the chemical solution to the air conditioner and rinse it clean. However, the corrosive nature of the solution will damage air conditioner components and shorten their life if the chemical solution is not completely rinsed out within a reasonable amount of 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 conditioner with a chemical solution and then with steam. Cleaning with steam or hot water steam has become popular recently due to its effectiveness in removing dirt and odor. As long as you can afford a steam cleaning kit and observe safety requirements, you should be able to “steam clean” it. Cleaning the air conditioner with steam after application of the chemical solution ensures that the chemical is completely removed. It also removes any unwanted odors quickly.

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 to keep your air conditioner in good working order before your next PACCS cleanup.

1. Clean the filter weekly. This is the first layer of defense against the accumulation of dirt and dust. Also make sure that the filter mesh is not torn.
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 airflow and circulation. When airflow and circulation is 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 above tips are for routine maintenance only. You should always schedule a monthly cleaning by the expert or PACCS for the best results.