HVAC Condenser Coil Cleaning

Cleaning the condenser coils on your AC or refrigeration unit is one of the easiest, most cost-effective green things you can do for your building’s energy efficiency. Dirty coils force compressors to run longer and work harder than required, increasing energy usage and utility costs while decreasing component life. It is important to clean the coils annually early in the year, before the AC unit is needed for the summer

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), major utilities, and other experts, dirty condenser and evaporator coils can significantly increase HVAC energy usage and associated utility costs. The U.S. DOE says that “a dirty condenser coil can increase compressor energy consumption by 30 percent.” A dirty evaporator coil decreases airflow, resulting in reduced heat transfer and a degradation of the dehumidification process. These can cause overall air quality to decline and systems to fail, and decrease the life expectancy of motors due to increased heat while running.