Question 1

How often should AC coils be cleaned?

Accepted Answer

Most South Florida systems benefit from a coil cleaning once a year, usually as part of annual maintenance. Systems here run close to year round, so they collect more dust and biological growth than the same equipment would in a cooler climate. Homes with pets, nearby construction, or heavy salt air may need it more often. If your system is still cooling well and the coil looks clean at your tune-up, your technician will tell you it can wait.

Question 2

What are the signs my coils need cleaning?

Accepted Answer

The most common signs are longer run times, a system that cools less effectively than it used to, higher power bills without a change in how you use it, and ice forming on the refrigerant lines. A musty smell when the system starts can point to growth on the evaporator coil. Visible dirt or matted debris on the outdoor unit's fins is the easiest one to check yourself.

Question 3

What's the difference between coil cleaning and a full AC tune-up?

Accepted Answer

Coil cleaning is one task. A tune-up is a broader inspection that usually includes it. During a tune-up we check refrigerant levels, test electrical components, flush the drain line, check or replace the filter, and clean the coils as needed. If you book a tune-up, the coils get looked at. If you book coil cleaning on its own, that is the specific job we come out to do.

Question 4

Can dirty coils really raise my energy bill?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The coil is where heat moves out of your home's air and into the refrigerant. A layer of dust and grime insulates that surface, so less heat transfers with each pass. The system compensates by running longer to reach the temperature you set, and longer run time is what shows up on the bill. How much it costs you depends on how dirty the coil is and how hard your system is working.

Question 5

Do you clean both the evaporator and condenser coils?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The evaporator coil sits inside your air handler and the condenser coil sits in the outdoor unit. Both collect buildup, and they collect different kinds. The outdoor coil gets leaves, grass clippings, and salt air. The indoor coil gets dust and, in Florida humidity, biological growth. Cleaning one and not the other leaves half the problem in place.

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