Importance of Air Conditioning Cleaning Leave a comment
Air conditioning is of unparalleled importance in the modern world, as it satisfies the needs of the population, regardless of the season. Cold? Air conditioning. Heat? Air conditioning.
However, air conditioning has its drawbacks and that is why we recommend preventive maintenance. Not only for the convenience of those who use it, but because it is a matter of individual and public health.
At this point, you may be asking yourself, “Health? How can air conditioning harm public health?” Well, in this article we will explain everything to you: both the risks and what you should do to avoid problems.
THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF AIR CONDITIONING
One of the key points in maintaining our air conditioning is, precisely, cleaning. If you think about it, you’ll realize that cleaning the air conditioning makes perfect sense: we use the air conditioning in closed spaces, so there is no air exchange.
Therefore, different types of bacteria accumulate in the device’s filters, favoring the spread of numerous diseases, one of which is legionella. Another crucial point that leads to the accumulation of bacteria is the lack of care with the drainage/cooling system, as so-called “stagnant water” is created.
We’ve been talking about the risks of not maintaining your device, but now let’s talk about the advantages of proper maintenance.
If we commit to preventive maintenance of our air conditioning, this will increase the useful life of the equipment, by allowing it to operate at maximum capacity.
Some advantages of air conditioning maintenance and cleaning:
• More comfort and convenience, as the device will have better performance.
• Prevents public health problems by preventing the accumulation of bacteria in the filters and drainage/cooling system.
• Reduces costs and expenses with corrective maintenance.
A MATTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH… BUT WHY?
Currently, with the emergence and spread of COVID-19, this issue has started to be discussed and people have started to become aware of how this type of device stores and spreads bacteria, fungi, viruses and pollen, the latter being an aspect that needs special attention, as it has potentially harmful effects on people with problems such as asthma, allergies and chronic bronchitis.
We’ve all heard someone say, “I can’t have the air conditioning on, I’ll get sick immediately,” right? Well, after all, there is truth to this supposed myth. Fortunately, maintenance and prevention is not difficult.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF AIR CONDITIONING
1. Periodic cleaning of the inside of the air conditioner, adapted to its use. For intensive use, we recommend weekly or biweekly cleaning. For home use, month to month will suffice. This way, you can ensure that your device’s filters are always clean, enabling efficient operation.
2. External cleaning using a damp cloth. Dust and other types of dirt in the air vents will compromise the efficient operation of the appliance. Combine this cleaning with periodic cleaning.
NOTE: Never apply water directly to the device.3. Cleaning the hose, drain pan and cooling systems.
