Air Conditioning Coil Cleaning - Everything You Need To Know!
An air con coil cleaning service is an extremely important air conditioning unit service to undergo regularly. Cleaning your air conditioner’s coils will ensure that the system stays energy efficient in keeping the system last longer. Being an affordable Air Conditioning Service, the air conditioning unit with its coil fins should be cleaned by Logicool Air.
An air con coil cleaning ensures that dust, debris and dirt are removed from the evaporator and condenser coils. This will help the system be more energy efficient, perform better, have a longer life cycle and improve air quality. Cleaning the indoor unit and the outdoor unit should occur at least once a year, costing roughly $250 to $1000.
What are the Coils of an Air Conditioner Unit?
Air conditioning systems have a condenser coil and also an evaporator coil. These are responsible for heat ventilation and air conditioning systems need these to function correctly. The condenser coils help with heat transfer where the refrigerant vapour enters the condenser turning it into liquid.
It uses the air from outside where the evaporator coil uses the air from inside the building. Evaporator coils evaporate the liquid refrigerant to absorb heat meaning it is another type of heat exchanger.
Negatives of Dirty Coils
When the coils are dirty there are major disadvantages which develop and will cause issues as well. Dirt, dust and debris will build up over time on the coils and without removing them will cause these problems. This is because the debris will decrease the surface area on the coils which will impact heat transfer.
Decreased Energy Efficiency
Dirty coils will decrease the energy efficiency of the air conditioning unit. A healthy and clean coil can increase the efficiency of the system by 30%. When the coils are dirty this will cause the system to be less efficient as the airflow is restricted. The heat will also struggle to escape and the whole system will have to work harder and use more energy.
Impacting System Performance
With more heat in the system, this will decrease the cooling capability of the system. With this, the amount of power used will also increase meaning the system will work harder. When the heat cannot be properly removed from the air conditioner then it will also struggle more with hotter days. The air conditioner will work harder but will not work at is best as it should be.
Decreased Life Span
The aircon and its parts will have to work harder with dirty coils preventing heat and air to escape/ flow. The other parts of the air conditioner which are working more will have a decreased life span. Each part, particularly the compressor, will have its performance reduced from under more stress.
Poor Air Quality
Bacteria, fungi and mould can develop when the coils are dirty for a long amount of time. These will enter the other parts of the air conditioner while also entering the inside of the home. The indoor air quality will be negatively affected and can cause health issues. Dust can also flow within the building which can cause people to also experience health problems.
Regulation Issues
It is needed that the air conditioner is healthy at all times which includes clean coils. Outlined in The Australian Standard AS/NZS 3666 Set:2011, the system needs to be regularly inspected and cleaned. For workspaces, apartments and other areas where there are many people in the building, maintenance is extremely important. To ensure that the aircon is healthy and there are no issues with regulations, service is recommended to occur regularly.
Cleaning the Air Con Coil
Undergoing air con coil cleaning should occur at least once a year but cleaning them is recommended once a month. Cleaning the coils should be performed carefully as they can be easily bent because there are delicate. This is why it is recommended that a fully qualified and licensed aircon contractors perform the service.
An average coil cleaning service is from $250 to $1000 depending on the amount of labour involved. Where the system is, what type and size will also influence how much the air con coil cleaning will cost.
Ways to Prevent Coil Issues?
To help prevent the coils from being dirty it is encouraged that the filters are inspected once a month. They should also be replaced when needed because a dirty filter will block debris from escaping. This can have a build up of dust and debris to form and can impact the coils as well.
It is also highly recommended that the outdoor coils or unit is clear of vegetation or other objects by at least 0.6m. Plants, trees, grass and other debris or vegetation could block the coils when they are too close. Ensuring that these are trimmed away and that objects are not close are easy steps in preventing dirty coils.
For more information on how to clean the air conditioner from home, read our blog with detailed steps. It is extremely important to clean the air conditioner regularly to prevent future aircon issues and problems. Cleaning the air conditioner ensures that the unit works properly, uses energy efficiently and that the air quality is good.
Professional Air Conditioning Cleaning Services
The technicians here at Logicool Air are fully qualified and expert at cleaning air cons. Our air con coil cleaning service has our team make sure that the coils are clear of dirt and debris. Each technician operates skill fully and professionally when servicing the air conditioner. We perform tests and use advanced methods to guarantee that the air conditioner’s coils are cleaned perfectly.
We can clean aircon coils across all of Sydney, including the Sutherland Shire and Northern Beaches. Our Air Conditioning Repair service has our team repair all types of issues, including damaged coils. Also, we offer expert Air Conditioning Installation services where we will install a new air conditioner into any space.
When needing reliable air con coil cleaning services – contact Logicool Air at info@logicoolair.com.au!
