Cleaning air conditioners, domestic or industrial, is necessary. During operation, pathogens that pose a risk to human health accumulate in the casing. After washing and disinfecting, indoor air quality improves significantly. The owner can also clean the air conditioner. Why pay for this service? Let's try to figure it out.
Professional cleaning of air conditioners
Cleaning domestic air conditioners - This is one of the most time-consuming procedures. Both blocks are cleaned: external and internal. In the process, professional disinfectants are used. The following components are cleaned in the indoor unit:
- front panel;
- Filters
- drainage;
- fan;
- heat exchanger.
On the external module are cleaned:
- housing;
- heat exchanger;
- fan.
During cleaning, disinfection is also carried out. It, according to sanitary standards, should be carried out at least every 6 months (for residential and office premises). Professionally clean the air conditioner only using special chemicals. In addition, a steam generator is needed. This equipment allows you to get to all hard-to-reach parts of the inner case, ideally clean the radiator of the outside without damaging delicate components. Given this, the cost of cleaning the air conditioner will no longer seem so high.
The price of cleaning the air conditioner
Price cleaning the air conditioner steam generator about 1200 rubles. The price includes cleaning the outdoor and indoor units, regardless of the mounting height. For that kind of money, you can hire a private craftsman who will serve the equipment efficiently.
Calling craftsmen from a service center can be more expensive. This is due to higher overhead and the use of special chemicals. In addition, firms provide comprehensive cleaning and maintenance services. The price of cleaning the air conditioner can cost 3,000 rubles or more, depending on the power of the equipment.
How much does self-cleaning of an air conditioner cost?
If the owners do not have technical skills, they can only remove and rinse the air conditioner filters, vacuum the impeller. This procedure will cost them only the cost of the consumed water and electricity, that is, almost for free. You can disinfect your conditioner with your own hands by purchasing chlorhexidine in a pharmacy. This is a colorless liquid that destroys all existing types of microbes. The bottle is worth only 20 rubles.
But!
- The owner will not be able to get to the drainage system, the radiator of the indoor unit, and the fan can only vacuum. And this is a very superficial cleaning;
- If inhaled, chlorhexidine can cause serious illness. Therefore, you can use it only in a mask, and after processing, thoroughly ventilate the room. That is, work involves a health risk;
- If the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is located at level 2 and above the floor, you can clean it yourself only using a mini-high pressure washer. A simple mechanical dusting will not lead to anything, since radiators in modern models of air conditioners are double-row. Do not reach the deep deposits of mud with a brush.
Now decide - is it so expensive for professionals to clean the air conditioner?
