The rainy season is almost here, and we hope you're prepared. When it arrives, we'll face humid and muggy days, and your air conditioner will likely be running on dehumidification mode non-stop, right? Yes, during the rainy season, air conditioners are constantly in use, so there's rarely time to clean them. Now, before the rainy season, while the weather is clear and not too hot or too cold, and your air conditioner isn't running, is the perfect time for "air conditioner cleaning."
Here's Why Air Conditioner Cleaning Is Necessary
Many of you probably keep using your air conditioner without cleaning it because it's always running. But why is air conditioner cleaning necessary? Here are the reasons:
Prevent Health Problems Caused by Germs and Mold!
If you continue to use your air conditioner without cleaning it, or if it's installed in a humid place, mold and germs can multiply inside. Each time you use it, these mold and germs can spread throughout the room along with a foul odor. This can lead to the development of asthma, pneumonia, allergic rhinitis, and more. Keep your air conditioner consistently clean, even deep inside, to enjoy a healthy and comfortable summer.
Improve Air Conditioner Efficiency and Reduce Electricity Bills!
If you operate your air conditioner with dust accumulated in the filter or inside, its operating efficiency will decrease, making it less effective. This will lead you to increase the temperature setting or fan speed, which in turn increases power consumption. Recently, electricity prices have just gone up. Monthly electricity bills can put even more pressure on your household budget. By cleaning the inside of your air conditioner to improve its effectiveness, you can reduce power consumption and save on electricity costs.
Extend the Lifespan of Your Air Conditioner!
Thoroughly removing dirt, dust, and mold from inside the air conditioner, which are common causes of malfunctions, can extend its lifespan. While the average lifespan of an air conditioner is about 10 years, it is said that regular cleaning and proper usage can extend its life to about 13 years. Air conditioners are quite expensive and not something you replace frequently, so it's desirable to maintain them and use them for a long time. Extending the lifespan of your air conditioner also delays the need for replacement, which is economical.
How to Clean Your Air Conditioner Filter!
As you can see, there's a significant difference between cleaning and not cleaning your air conditioner, both in terms of health and finances. While thorough internal cleaning requires professional help, cleaning just the filter is easy. Here's a simple guide to cleaning your filter.
① Open the front panel according to your air conditioner's instruction manual and remove the filter.
② Use a handheld vacuum cleaner (or a vacuum cleaner with an appropriate nozzle for filter cleaning) to suck up dust from the surface of the filter.
③ In the bathroom, spray a neutral detergent evenly onto the filter and gently scrub it with a brush to remove dirt.
④ Rinse it off, dry it thoroughly, and then reattach it to the air conditioner.
Cleaning the filter is very easy, but it can be bothersome when you have to do it yourself. And many people might feel that cleaning the inside of the air conditioner is simply impossible! In such cases, it's a good idea to rely on a house cleaning service.
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