Air Con Cleaning Service: All You Need to Know
Your air conditioner works harder than almost any other appliance in your home — here's how to tell when it needs a deep clean, and why regular servicing matters more than most people realise.
Your air conditioner is the hardest working appliance in your home, and often the most neglected. Did you know your residential units should be serviced yearly at the minimum?
Did you know that your warranty may be completely void if you have not had your units properly serviced yearly? Make sure you check the fine print on your warranty certificates!
How do I know I need a deep clean service?
Here are the signs to look out for:
- Bad or funny smells coming from the unit: if it's a burning smell, please turn the unit off immediately and contact our team — there may be a malfunction and you may need new parts.
- Visible mould: if you can see mould on the blades of the unit or behind the filters (even on the filters) it's time to have a service. Otherwise you continue to breathe in toxins. If you'd like a full walkthrough of DIY mould removal first, see our guide on how to fix a mouldy air conditioner safely.
- Leaking water: if water is leaking from the unit inside, then there's a blockage and the unit needs to be serviced immediately. You may also need new parts depending on the level of damage that may have been caused.
- Cigarette smoke: smoking in the house leads to the accumulation of tar inside the units. You may need to have your units serviced more regularly.
- Dust or debris build-up: even if you don't use your air conditioning often, dust and debris can build up and be sucked into the machine, causing damage. It's better for the long-term health of your unit that it's turned on for a little while every now and again.
- Poor efficiency: if the unit is working harder than it should, or not cooling the room down effectively, you need a service.
- Air flow: if the air flow is diminished or non-existent, this may be a sign that it's time to upgrade your unit rather than opting for servicing or repairs.
- Noises: weird noises coming from the unit may indicate mechanical components have failed and it needs to be repaired or replaced.
- Animals: geckos, ants, roaches, spiders and insects love to make homes in your air conditioners. When you turn the unit on, all their mess is blown around your room and you end up breathing it in — just another reason to have your air conditioners properly cleaned.
Why do I need a deep clean service?
If the reasons above didn't gross you out enough, here are some more good reasons:
- You spend a fortune on these machines, both in initial outlay and energy bills. They're a big investment so you can stay comfortable in your home. However, neglecting their maintenance will ensure a steady decline in their performance, a shortened lifespan, and a steady increase in power usage.
- Clogged and dirty filters can obstruct airflow, radically reduce efficiency and impair the coil's heat-absorbing capacity. Replacing a dirty, clogged filter with a clean one can lower your energy consumption by 5% to 15%!
- Protect your health by not breathing in the toxins that build up and become trapped in dirty filters.
What does an air-conditioning deep clean service entail?
A professional deep clean is far more thorough than a quick filter wipe. A proper service, such as our air conditioning servicing and cleaning, typically includes:
- A thorough visual inspection of the unit
- Testing of the unit using specific testing equipment, monitoring how hard your machine is working
- Cleaning all the filters
- Flushing the drains and wet vacuuming, so there's no mess left
- Chemical pressure washing and rinsing
- Anti-mould sterilisation
- Cleaning of all covers
- Isolator testing – making sure there are no faults at the hub
- Visual check of the outdoor compressor
- Condenser and evaporator coil cleaning if required
- A full PDF report on the service and any issues identified, emailed straight to you
Deep Clean Service costs start at $120. If you're ready to book yours in, visit our air conditioning servicing and cleaning page, or get in touch and we'll organise a time that suits you.
Find the right professional to help you
Triforce Electrical and Air is a trusted, 100% Australian family-owned business based in Shailer Park, with 480+ Google reviews from local homeowners and businesses. We understand the importance of looking after your air conditioner, which is why we offer a professional air conditioning cleaning service as part of our wider air conditioning offering. We believe in doing it once and doing it right — if you want an air conditioner supplied, installed and cleaned yearly, call us to discuss your needs.
For more guides like this, visit our Information and Advice hub, or get in touch with our team to book your aircon cleaning service.