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A/C Advice
YOUR HOME Home Air Conditioning Maintenance
The benefits of regular maintenance on any machine are well known however there are a wide variety of types and quality. For domestic mini split air-conditioning, the most basic level is washing filters and cleaning drains; however mini split filters cannot block particles less than 40-50 microns. Mold spores, fine dust and other airborne contaminants can infiltrate the internal components, resulting in an odorous, respiratory-irritating coating that gets distributed around the room.
This can be particularly detrimental for those occupants who suffer from respiratory diseases such as asthma. Also, in April 2021 the CDC (Center for Disease Control) acknowledged that COVID-19 is primarily communicated through airborne transmission and not surface transmission. Therefore indoor room air quality can be directly related to the cleanliness of parts not easily seen by users.
A full strip and deep clean maintenance of the indoor unit at least once per year is highly recommended by the industry. A properly cleaned mini-split A/C has trifold value — it increases energy efficiency, extends the working life of the unit and enhances Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) for the occupants.
A good quality deep clean does take time, a single wall mount unit can take several hours to complete, and there are specialist cleaning materials designed to remove dirt but not cause corrosive damage to coils. Another optional extra to consider is a secondary layer of anti-bacterial filters.
When it comes to mitigating airborne particles, the finer the grade of air filter the better. However with increased grade comes a detrimental effect on system efficiency — the system must work harder to move the same amount of air. A cost-effective solution is anti-bacterial filters, they come in a variety of options, and are smaller and generally saturated in a particular substance which reacts with airborne pollutants at a molecular level.
There is an Activated Carbon option which is well known for deodorising and absorbing unpleasant smells. Catechin, a natural extract from green tea effectively eliminates 95% of carcinogenic agents. And Photocatalytic filters which oxidize and degrade organic contaminants. The latest development from GREE is the silver ion filter which is able to sterilise 99% of bacteria.
The cooler months in Bermuda is an ideal time for deep clean maintenance. Many companies slow down after the summer madness and can spare the time for a thorough cleaning. For further enquires please contact Cold Snap Services Ltd, service@coldsnapservices.com. Tel: 234-6227.
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