Aircon Chemical Wash

Chemical cleaning (by chemical wash or overhaul) uses strong alkali solution to clean the fan coil. We do not recommend chemically cleaning air conditioners more than once every six months.

You should chemically wash your air conditioner every 6 to 12 months to keep it clean and functioning properly. If your air conditioner accumulates a significant amount of dirt and debris, you may need to perform an aircon chemical wash more frequently.

Cleaning an air conditioner without chemicals often fails to thoroughly clean deeper grime, mold, and bacteria that were accumulated within the unit. This can result in reduced cooling efficiency, persistent odors, and poor air quality, as regular servicing does not disinfect or sanitize effectively.

On top of years of experience in the aircon cleaning industry, choosing Luce for your aircon chemical wash service ensures exceptional convenience with our flexible scheduling and ease of booking. Our user-friendly booking system allows you to arrange appointments at your convenience, ensuring that your aircon is cleaned and ready to perform efficiently when you need it most. This hassle-free process makes maintaining your aircon system straightforward and stress-free.

An aircon chemical wash service typically involves a comprehensive cleaning of the various components of an air conditioning unit using specialized chemicals and equipment. This includes disassembling the unit to access internal components like the evaporator and condenser coils, as well as cleaning fan blades, filters, and drainage systems. Specialized chemicals are applied to dissolve and remove dirt, dust, grease, and other contaminants, followed by thorough rinsing to ensure all residue is cleared. After reassembly, the unit is tested to ensure proper function and airflow. This service aims to enhance the efficiency, performance, and lifespan of the air conditioning unit while also maintaining indoor air quality.

The chemical commonly used for cleaning air conditioning systems is a coil cleaner which contains alkaline. These chemicals help to break down grease and oily residues that may accumulate on the coils of air conditioning units. They work effectively in conjunction with other ingredients in the cleaner to lift and remove dirt and grime, and sometimes foaming agents to help lift and remove debris effectively. It's essential to use a cleaner specifically designed for HVAC systems to ensure proper cleaning without damaging the equipment. Safe usage of alkaline chemicals and in accordance with manufacturer instructions is crucial in avoiding any damage to the equipment or potential health risks.

General servicing involves washing the filters, evaporator coil, fan blower wheel and drainage pipe. We check for sludge in the drainage pipe that can lead to leaking and clear this with a wet vacuum. General servicing improves the cooling efficiency of the unit and can be done as frequently as every month. Most tenancy agreements only require four times per year and this is generally sufficient to keep the aircon cool and in good shape unless there are specific requirements to keep the room free of circulated dust such as in laboratories or healthcare clinics.
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Chemical washes and overhauls involve everything from standard general servicing plus cleaning the fan coil with a strong alkaline chemical to remove dust or mould that are stuck inside the coil. This greatly improves the cooling capacity of the aircon if there was a build-up of debris inside the coil, and the cooling ability of the aircon is generally considerably stronger after chemical cleaning.
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An overhaul involves dismantling the aircon completely off the wall so that we can clean each compartment individually. We do not recommend overhaul for units older than 10 years, as the plastic can become brittle and it is a breakage hazard when we dismantle it. Chemical wash is fine for units of all ages. Both types of chemical cleaning are very thorough and we recommend them mostly for aircons that are used very often and haven't been serviced in a while, or an aircon that isn't as cold anymore.

A general aircon servicing session usually takes between 20-30 minutes per unit, depending on the condition of the unit. Chemical wash takes between 30-45 mintues per unit, and chemical overhaul takes between 90-120 minutes per unit.