“I do clean my air conditioning system; my filters are cleaned every 6 months.” This is quite a common statement we get to hear from many customers. Now, it’s great that people clean their air conditioning filters because they realize that by doing so, it removes dirt from the filter and allow the unit to run more efficiently.
However, this does not mean that your air conditioning system is clean, as the AC system is larger than just a filter.
Throughout our site visits, we hear this a lot. A typical system in your house/ apartment/ office.
The process of air flow into your room is:
- Air comes into the plenum from the building and mixes with the air being returned from the room.
- The air is drawn through the filter into the fan coil unit and is cleaned, cooled, and dehumidified.
- The air then travels down the supply air duct and supplies air to the room
- Used air is then pushed into the return airway, and the process begins again.
Conclusion
As you will see, cleaning your filters is a small part of cleaning your AC system. There are many parts of an AC system that can be contaminated with dirt and debris, all of which should be removed to improve your indoor air quality.
In addition to this, many AC systems are never cleaned from the time of construction. This means that the chances that your system is dirty, dusty, and contains building materials, or even mold, are high. Here is one example of a school in Abu Dhabi:
All of our cleaning works are undertaken in full conformance to international standards (NADCA ACR 2013). If you have any questions or would like a free, zero-cost consultation to inspect your premises or property, please call us on 044219510
