Did you know that cleaning the air conditioning is essential not only for your health but also for the efficiency of your vehicle? Find out here the signs that your car's air conditioning needs cleaning. We'll help you identify these symptoms to know when and how to carry out maintenance. We'll also give you some maintenance tips so your car's air conditioning is always in good condition. 
 

How do I identify the need to clean my car's air conditioning?

In most cases, the recommendation is to clean your car's air conditioning every six months. This is an estimated period according to the useful life of the filters, which is the first indication that the system needs attention.
 

Bad smell

A sign that cannot go unnoticed is the bad smell of the equipment when it needs cleaning. This happens when fungi, mites, and bacteria accumulate in the air filter or evaporator, which is the component responsible for circulating the air in the system. In both cases, the bad smell spreads throughout the vehicle when the air conditioning is activated.

A warning: the microorganisms that come out of the system's pipes and end up in the environment can cause various complications in the human respiratory system, such as allergies, asthma, and rhinitis.
 

Difficulties ventilating and keeping the air fresh

Also, be aware when your car's air conditioning system has difficulty ventilating and keeping fresh air. This can be another symptom of a build-up of impurities inside. When this happens, the desired temperature takes longer to reach, forcing you to select a higher power setting than usual to ensure the space is cooled. This makes the air system less efficient and increases fuel and battery consumption, damaging the vehicle's performance.
 

Learn how to sanitize your vehicle's air conditioning

Periodically cleaning your car's air conditioning is usually a simple procedure. There are several products on the market that are easy to use and that anyone can do themselves. You can also find this type of service in various places, such as workshops, car washes, and gas stations.
To do the cleaning, you need a disinfectant suitable for your vehicle's equipment. You can find it here at Qualy Air.
 

How to clean

With the sanitizer in hand, start the vehicle's engine and turn on the air conditioning. Set it to hot mode at full power and keep the outside air circulation closed. Leave it on for a few seconds to help dry out the system's internal tubes.

Then, position the product vertically inside the vehicle, towards the evaporator box, and squeeze the valve until it locks. Get out, close the doors, and wait until all the contents of the spray tube have been vaporized. The average time is 6 to 8 minutes.

Then, put the air conditioning on maximum cold mode and keep it running for another 5 minutes. Once this is done, the procedure is complete, and the engine can be switched off.

A good tip at this point is to keep the windows open to allow air to circulate inside the vehicle. This will help to quickly eliminate any odors that may arise from the application of the product.
 

When to seek professional help
 
Avoid using the air conditioning if it makes loud noises, which could indicate serious problems. If you notice any of these signs, it's best to consult a specialist workshop for a complete check of all the components. It is important to note that filter driers should not be washed and reused, as this can worsen the quality of the component's fibers.
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