TopKomfort

Air conditioning cleaning in Prague

The odour upon switching on is not a cooling malfunction. It is a coating on the evaporator, and it concerns the air you breathe.

Why cleaning is not the same as servicing

Service checks whether the unit cools correctly. Cleaning addresses what you breathe. During every operation, moisture and dust settle on the evaporator, forming a film that harbours bacteria and mould. The unit may still cool perfectly normally. You will notice it by the odour that appears shortly after switching it on.

What is cleaned

• filtry - removal and cleaning; this is something you can do yourself
• evaporator - dirt between the slats that you cannot reach by hand
• fan - Settled dust increases noise and reduces airflow.
• tray and condensate drainage - most common cause of dripping
• outdoor unit - leaves and fluff impair heat dissipation

A clogged unit costs more in electricity.

A clogged filter and a dirty evaporator force the compressor to run longer to reach the set temperature. The difference in consumption between a maintained and a neglected unit is most noticeable during peak hours, when electricity is most expensive. Cleaning thus pays for itself to some extent.

What you can do yourself and where it ends

Remove and wash the filters once a month. It won't cause any harm and will benefit the unit more than anything else. What you cannot do yourself: the evaporator behind the cover, the fan, and the condensate pan. A spray applied to the grille will not clean the coating; it will only mask it with fragrance for a few weeks.

How often

Filters once every one to two months depending on dustiness. Complete cleaning including the evaporator once a year, preferably in spring. In households with allergy sufferers or small children and in food operations it is appropriate to shorten the interval.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should air conditioning be cleaned?

Filters once every one to two months, complete cleaning including the evaporator once a year, ideally in spring.

Why does the air conditioning smell?

Coating on the evaporator or standing water in the condensate pan. The solution is to disassemble and clean the unit, not use an air freshener.

Can I clean the air conditioner myself?

Filters yes, and it is good to do this regularly. Evaporator, fan and condensate pan no, the unit needs to be dismantled for that.

Will cleaning help if the unit is dripping?

Often yes, as the cause is usually a blocked condensate drain. If it returns, the issue lies with the drain slope.

Is cleaning included in the service?

Filters and basic check included. Complete cleaning of the evaporator and drain pan is extra work arranged according to the unit's condition.