How often should you have your air conditioner cleaned?

How often should you have your air conditioner cleaned?

Your air conditioner is the perfect breeding ground for mould and mildew not to mention they are magnates for dust and other airborne debris. Therefore, when you turn your air conditioner on you could be blanketing your whole home with a thin layer of mould and mildew spores. To help keep your air conditioner clean and your home and respiratory system safe from these dangerous spores, air conditioning technicians recommend you have your system cleaned at least once a year.

What is an air conditioner clean and what are the benefits of it?

As part of an air conditioner clean the filters and the fan of the indoor unit to remove any debris build-ups; the outdoor unit's fan will be cleaned and any other debris will be removed. An air conditioner not only improves the hygiene of the system but it will also improve the following:

  • System Efficiency:

    When your air conditioner is dirty it can block up filters and fans forcing the system to work harder to try and maintain the same output. This will increase the energy usage of the system costing you more in ongoing running costs.

  • System Longevity:

    When the system has to work faster due to debris build up this will not only cost more in operating costs it will also put greater strain on parts such as the fans and the compressor. This can increase the risk of these parts breaking and decrease the longevity of the system costing you more in the long run.

First Call Electrical Services offers split system deep cleaning for only $396 per unit to help keep your air conditioner clean and your home safe from mould and other airborne debris. Contact our team today if you have any further questions about your air conditioner cleaning or purchase an air conditioner clean and our team will come around at a time that suits you.

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