What should a complete air conditioner cleaning include?
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I asked three companies for a quote for a 9,000 BTU unit in Drumul Taberei. See current rates on the Prices page.
What is really happening
The method with demonstrated effect is mechanical washing — alkaline detergent, brushing, rinsing under adjustable pressure — which reduces fungi inside by over 99%; a 'disinfectant' spray applied without dismantling and without washing does not remove the deposit, it only chemically treats the surface, and mould stays allergenic even when dead. See current rates on the Prices page.
- Inspection: assessing condition and symptoms.
- Service check: checks and measurements appropriate to the unit.
- Cleaning: removing deposits.
- Sanitising: suitable treatment of cleaned surfaces.
The actual scope is confirmed before the visit.
- Washing with alkaline detergent, brushing and high-pressure rinsing reduces fungi inside the unit by more than 99%. [Indoor Air, 2023]
- Mould remains allergenic even when dead, so merely 'killing' it with a spray does not solve the problem – it must be physically removed. [US EPA, 2024]
- EPA principle: mould must be physically removed, not merely 'killed'; biocides are not recommended as routine practice. [US EPA, 2024]
- Professional cleaning of split-unit components substantially reduced bacterial and fungal counts on all measured components. [Frontiers in Public Health / PubMed Cent, 2024]
What we do on site
- See current rates on the Prices page.
- Real duration: 45-90 minutes depending on type and how dirty it is — not 15 minutes.
- Before/after photos, so you see what came out, not just 'it was cleaned'.
- If you only want filters + a quick check, we tell you clearly upfront that it's not full sanitising and costs less.
What you can do yourself
- Ask explicitly: 'does it get dismantled and pressure-washed, or just sprayed?'
- Ask for before/after photos from any company, whoever you work with.
What NOT to do
- See current rates on the Prices page.
- Do not settle for 'it was cleaned' with no photos or description of the steps.
Prevention
See current rates on the Prices page.
When to call us
0764 012 943, WhatsApp, Monday–Saturday 08:00–20:00; we tell you on the phone exactly what's included, before we come.
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