Aircon Chemical Flushing - When Do You Need It?

Posted by sghomeneeds on October 22nd, 2018

Every few months, our air-conditioning units needs a regular maintenance work or flushing for it to operate at optimal result.

When it comes to maintenance and chemical flushing, many homeowners will think it’s a waste of money.

In this article we will uncover why it’s not true and the benefits you will get getting regular maintenance and chemical flushing regularly.

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What happen if I do not engage any regular aircon servicing?

Of course, the expected answer is that the air-conditioning unit will break down much easily.

When such a time occurs, the repairing work may be more expensive than the regular maintenance and may even require you to buy a brand new unit.

We strongly advice you to get the air con unit regularly serviced.

What benefits should I expect if I services my air con unit?

The benefits of regular servicing are plenty. Some of the benefits include:

1. Improved efficiency: Regular air conditioner servicing help improve the efficiency of the air conditioning unit. This saves electricity and cost over time (with lesser repairs needed and it working longer). Due to improved efficiency, the electrical consumption of the air conditioning equipment will be lower.
2. Cooler rooms: Air conditioner units that are regularly maintained perform at their optimum capability leading to a cooler room.
3. Lesser repairs and longer lifespan of air-conditioning unit: If you don’t maintain your air conditioner regularly, like all products it will not last as long as it possibly can. Problems such as leakages will be minimized.

Can I conduct the regular aircon maintenance services myself?

Simple tasks such as cleaning filters and cleaning the fancoil cover can be done by yourself. However, for more complex tasks such as chemical flushing, it is best to contact your air conditioner servicing provider so as to ensure your air conditioners are thoroughly serviced and checked.

Why does the air con needs chemical cleaning / chemical washing?

When an air conditioner is badly clogged or choked and a general service can’t improve the condition, an overhaul is necessary. This is where chemical flushing comes in handy.

Chemical cleaning is a more thorough process in servicing an air conditioner unit. It is advisable for those units which are badly clogged. In an overhaul, the air conditioner is dismantled part by part and chemically wash.

What does chemical flushing and overhaul include?

Chemical overhaul is a more complex process and require more expertise to conduct the work. Chemical overhaul, includes:

1. Lubricates fan bearings to ensure the unit operates quietly without producing any noise
2. Checks thermostats and controls of the unit
3. Cleans pipes, blower wheel and drain pans with appropriate chemicals
4. Cleans fan evaporator coil to facilitate smooth transfer of heat without the build up of dust and grime
5. Replaces faulty bearings and eliminates operational noise

Can I do my own chemical flushing?

It is not advisable to do your own chemical flushing — if not done properly, many other problems may occur.

Why must the fancoil unit be dismantle for chemical cleaning / chemical washing?

By dismantling the fan coil unit, the air conditioning individual components can be washed thoroughly, as compared to justinserting a water tray to wash away the chemical.

This will help better clean the unit and also not leaving behind chemical residue that may leas to the corrosion of the fan coil.

Questions to ask prospective aircon professionals:

In finding the best aircon professionals in Singapore, the best is to seek for ratings and reviews from past customers. Before engaging and committing to a particular air conditioner contractor, it is wise to ask potential contractors the following questions:

• Do you provide warranty or guarantee for your service or the unit?
• Do you provide 24 hours emergency aircon services?
• Do you have a refund policy for customers not satisfied with your service?
• What aircon brands do you carry or service?
• How are your brands rated for energy efficiency?

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