Chemical overhaul and steam cleaning are two different methods used to clean your air-conditioner. Both methods have their pros and cons which can sometimes be confusing to consumers when deciding which to choose from.
Below, we will try to break down the each aircon service to help you be more informed when you decide to for your next aircon servicing and maintenance.
Chemical Overhaul
Air-conditioner chemical overhaul is a an extensive type of maintenance procedure that involves using chemicals to thoroughly clean and rejuvenate the internal components of the air-conditioner.
This method of cleaning is typically used for the removal of stubborn dirt and odor. The chemicals used in this process are usually acidic solutions that are designed to break down and dissolve the materials that have built up in your air-conditioner over time.
This process of cleaning can often fix many air-conditioner problems ranging from an air-conditioner water leak, air-conditioner, not cold and air-conditioner noise.
Process
- Dismantle the Entire Indoor Aircon Unit
- Chemical Cleaning Of Individual Aircon Parts From Blower to Fan Coil.
- Inspecting, Chemical Flushing & Servicing of Aircon Drain Pipe
- Chemical Cleaning & Servicing of Aircon Fan Coil & Filter to Remove Odor
- Chemical Cleaning & Servicing of Aircon Water Tray
- Checking of Aircon Gas Level For Any Gas Leaks
Steam Cleaning
Steam cleaning, on the other hand, is a cleaning method that uses high-pressure steam to remove dirt and other contaminants from your air-conditioner. The steam is generated by heating water to high temperatures, and then forcing it through a nozzle or wand, which creates a powerful stream of steam. The steam is directed at the surface to be cleaned, and the high-pressure steam blasts away dirt while also sanitizing your air-conditioner.
As steam cleaning doesn’t involve dismantling the entire air-conditioner unit, hard-to-reach areas in your air-conditioner may not be thoroughly cleaned of dirt.
Our Verdict
Both method of cleaning have their pros and cons, and which method is more suitable for cleaning a your air-conditioner will depend on how thorough you would like to have your aircon cleaned. Chemical overhauling is good for deep cleaning your air-conditioner, where all hard-to-reach dirt and mold, will be removed while Steam cleaning can be an efficient, effective and a safe cleaning method, as it is a chemical-free cleaning process.
