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Low vs Medium vs High Pressure Coil Cleaning

A common myth is that using medium pressure water cleaning risks damaging the coil fins whereas using low pressure is safer and better for your Air Con.

Unfortunately, low pressure washing does not push mould, dirt and grime all the way through to the rear and out of the coil, thus rendering it less efficient than before a clean as the back of the coil can become blocked.

Medium pressure hot water forces the muck all the way through and will not damage the coil.

On the other hand, using High pressure water systems, such as a Gerni or Karcher, or even a stiff brush on the front of a coil can do serious damage to the front of the coil by squashing the fins, hence rendering it less efficient.

HydroKleen’s Professional Service
Which machine in the picture do you think looks like a Professional Commercial Appliance?

HydroKleen equipment has been designed and built using the extensive knowledge of the owner of HydroKleen Australia. Every possible scenario was considered in the design to ensure a professional air conditioner cleaning service, delivered to the highest standard.

HydroKleen are also the only air conditioner cleaning company that have their cleaning agents and cleaning process exclusively approved by the National Asthma Council Australia’s Sensitive Choice Program.

For more information visit https://hydrokleen.com.au/aircon-clean-caloundra-maroochydore-noosa-sunshine-coast/ or call 1300 608 318

Air Conditioner Maintenance Done?

Regular preventative maintenance can help improve the efficiency of your air conditioning unit and save money on your electricity bill.

Air conditioners regulate temperature and filter the air, so you can enjoy worry free clean, fresh air throughout the day. It can be easy to overlook the importance of your air conditioning unit until it stops working properly.

All air conditioners require preventative maintenance to keep them running smoothly and operating at the highest efficiency without premature breakdowns.

A dirty filter can interfere with the machine’s ability to circulate clean, filtered air throughout the room. As a result, the air conditioner can run longer each day or cause you to change the temperature setting because the room feels uncomfortable even though the unit is running.

A dirty condenser coil can cause the refrigerant compressor to run harder, which draws more amps from your electricity service and results in higher electricity bills.

Preventative maintenance can save a lot of money in repair costs by catching small problems before they become bigger, more expensive problems.

Clean your filters once a month using a vacuum cleaner. If they are really dirty, wash with a soft brush and warm soapy water. Leave them to dry before putting back.

At the start of each season, check outside unit is clear of debris. Twice a year, have your air conditioner professionally HydroKleened! Call 1300 608 318

What’s lurking inside your Air Conditioner?

As soon as the temperature makes us uncomfortable, we reach for the air conditioner remote, but doing so could be harmful to more than just your wallet.

Old and unmaintained air conditioners have been shown as factors in many health conditions, including respiratory conditions and the spread of some diseases. Fortunately, you can do something about it.

You can clean the filters yourself once a month but make sure to have your unit professionally cleaned every 6 months to remove all contaminants, mould, pet dander & faeces, dead animals and bacteria.

Carefully pull the filter out and rinse it under running water. Use mild detergent and scrub with a soft-bristled brush to remove any additional dust or grime. When the clean filter is dry, put it back into the unit.

That is not enough however, as deep in the coils and at the back of the unit, mould, bacteria and all sorts of contaminants can build up and then be blown into the air you and your family breathe. This can cause fatigue, allergic reactions, asthma attacks, headaches, disease and illness.

And then there’s the outdoor unit…

HydroKleen clean and sanitise your air conditioners to the highest standard and are the only air conditioning cleaning company in Australia exclusively approved by the National Asthma Council Australia’s Sensitive Choice Program.

Help, it’s Spring!

Spring can be tough for people with asthma, particularly if they also have a pollen allergy.

Pollen is a potent allergen that, when inhaled, can inflame airways and cause asthma attacks. (Like cold-and-flu season, high pollen counts are associated with an increase in asthma-related hospital visits.)
The pollen season is a one-two punch. Trees begin to release pollen around September (depending on where you live), and just when you’re recovering from the tree pollen, grass pollen peaks in November and December.

And then summer heat waves are notorious for sending asthmatics, particularly asthmatic children in urban areas, to the emergency room.

To lessen the chance of irritants becoming airborne inside, it is important to properly maintain your air conditioner. By having it professionally cleaned every 6 months, you are ensuring that the build-up of contaminants on the coils and filters are removed. Click “Learn More” for the full article or to book an aircon clean.

How to Avoid an Air Conditioning Lawsuit

Air conditioning that is not properly maintained can have deadly consequences, including lawsuits caused by microbial contamination.

Many business owners rely on air conditioners to maintain comfortable daily temperatures. Besides the comfort factor, temperature has a huge impact on productivity, energy levels and illness. Therefore, they see the cost of having air conditioning as a necessary one, but it can cost a lot more if not properly maintained.

Mould and bacterial growth inside air cons can dramatically reduce their operating efficiency, increase energy consumption and cause life threatening illnesses. This may well lead to lawsuits and loss of business.
Indoor air quality, Sick Building Syndrome and building related illnesses may be a thorn in the side of many building and business owners, however, when cases of microbial contamination occur in the air conditioning systems, they could become increasingly subject to claims by workers for health-related injuries.

This prediction, that Australia may become more litigious in this area, is based on three factors:
• An increase in “sick building syndrome” litigation in the US.
• Changes to Australian law which make it easier for groups of people to mount class actions.
• Australia’s move towards contingency fees – a system whereby lawyers essentially work for free but take a percentage of any damages awarded to their clients.

When these factors are combined, one might conclude that… Click “Learn More” for full article

Why HydroKleen is the best Air Conditioning Cleaner Company

HydroKleen is Exclusively Approved by the National Asthma Council Australia’s Sensitive Choice Program for Air con cleaning and sanitizing.

Air conditioners can harbour a variety of organisms such as mould, mildew, fungi, bacteria, skin cells and dead animals, if not regularly cleaned and serviced. Even live snakes and rodents have been found inside air conditioning units.

Whatever is inside your air con will be blown into the air that you and your family breathe. This also includes any chemicals used to clean your air conditioner. At HydroKleen we pride ourselves in offering top quality, low irritant cleaning agents and protection for our clients.

HydroKleen offer comprehensive air conditioning cleaning and sanitising of split systems, window units, ceiling cassette units and even ducted. You can have complete confidence that after a HydroKleen your air conditioner will provide you with fresh air, reducing sickness and helping you live a healthier life.

The HydroKleen Difference – 10 Points to Compare

• Professionally trained industry specialists
• Best technology – trademarked designs
• Video demonstration of our process (we do what we say)
• No Mess – No Fuss – On Time
• 12 month money back guarantee
• 19 point comprehensive checklist
• Quality assurance calls
• Global industry leader (we created the process)
• National operation with local franchise partners
• National Asthma Council Australia Sensitive Choice Program approved

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Is your Air Conditioner a Mould incubator?

Our Queensland climate is in the peak period and conditions are perfect for mould growth.

Below is a story from Climate Control News that is relevant to all buildings that have an air conditioner.

AIR-CONDITIONERS will be replaced in the women’s health and children’s units at Mackay Base Hospital in North Queensland in an effort to combat a growing mould problem.

The hospital’s CEO, Jo Whitehead sought expert advice on the cause of the mould growth and the best way to eradicate it, after Queensland Health confirmed last week that mould had been discovered “in several areas” of the hospital. An independent report recommended a combination of replacing air conditioning systems in older parts of the hospital and remediation in the new areas as the best way to eradicate mould throughout the buildings.

“I need to stress this is non-toxic mould and that air quality tests show airborne mould concentration samples do not include pathogens associated with invasive disease,” Whitehead said. “Pathology tests have been reviewed for the previous six months and have not revealed any hospital-acquired mould infections.”

A design engineer has been on-site redesigning the air-conditioning in B Block, which contains the Women’s Health and Child and Adolescent units. B Block was built in 1999 and was refurbished as part of the overall Mackay Base Hospital redevelopment.

Expert advice identified the source of the problem. It found a build-up of mould caused… [Click Learn More for full article]