Air conditioning cleaning and disinfection

For several years now, more and more homes, businesses and industries in France have been equipped with air conditioning systems. Air conditioning cleaning and disinfection, regular and appropriate maintenance of air conditioners, is essential to guarantee customers quality and health control.

Le Air conditioning cleaning and disinfection requires compliance with specific procedures and the appropriate use of suitable equipment. When air conditioning systems are not cleaned or are cleaned incorrectly, they can be harmful to health, leading to a variety of illnesses: Legionnaires' disease, the appearance of fungi and mould, the development of allergies, sick building syndrome, etc.

In addition, regular cleaning of air conditioning units will save energy, reduce component failure over time and extend the life of the equipment.

A split air conditioner consists of an outdoor unit and one or more indoor units, known as split(s). Their maintenance is a step that should not be neglected, to ensure that they operate at optimum efficiency over time.

A split air conditioner runs on electricity, so as with any electrical appliance maintenance, we strongly advise you to disconnect it from the mains or cut off the general electricity supply at the circuit breaker.

Depending on where you live and the weather you are exposed to, it is essential to clean the outdoor unit of your air conditioning system.

A thorough cleaning every six months or every three months, or more often if you feel it is necessary.

If you don't maintain it, or maintain it very little, you run the risk of it malfunctioning, and you'll have to call in a company specialising in cleaning and disinfecting air conditioners and its professional products to clean it up. They may charge you for the journey, as you will be responsible for the routine maintenance of your split air conditioner.

Start by removing anything that might be there, such as branches, small stones, dust, sand, etc. This is done by hand or with a brush if you don't want to get dirty. This can be done by hand or with a brush if you don't want to get dirty. For dirt that is more difficult to remove, such as bird droppings, you need to spray it with slightly soapy water, leave it for a few moments so that it comes off, then rub with a sponge, rinse and wipe with a cloth.

Maintenance of the indoor unit(s) is also very important, particularly because of the air filter, which is responsible for preventing certain harmful particles from entering the home. These particles can cause serious health problems for children and people with sensitive respiratory systems.

Every month, open the split, check the air filter and change it if it is covered in particles and dust. Some split air conditioners come with a washable air filter, which saves you money.

Twice a year, we recommend that you call in a service provider specialising in air conditioning cleaning and disinfection. They'll be able to help you save energy and clean up your environment.

L'maintenance of air conditioning installations with appropriate, ecological and efficient procedures will therefore be essential to guarantee customers quality and control over health and energy.

Air conditioning cleaning is therefore a delicate operation, IBL  recommends steam cleaning of air-conditioning systems to treat certain specific surfaces: fins, condensers, coolers, piping and exhaust ducts. Steam under pressure and at very high temperature is used to clean, remove dust and decontaminate all air conditioning surfaces and components without damaging them, saving water and treating the most inaccessible areas. The pressure provides a mechanical action, stirring up and loosening the dirt without scratching the surfaces to be cleaned or bending the often very fragile fins.

Cleaning and energy efficiency tests have validated the effectiveness of IBL vapour systems for cleaning air conditioning systems.

IBL works with and for professional air conditioning specialists. Thanks to their feedback and experience, we have developed an effective concept tailored to their needs.

An experienced partner and accredited trainer in the maintenance of air-conditioning systems using steam has placed its trust in us and is supporting us in our search for effective solutions for cleaning and disinfecting air conditioners, while guaranteeing safety and working comfort for both professionals and users.