To safely and effectively clean HVAC units, facilities managers can consider a green steam clean process. One process uses steam heated to 350°F at 350 psi to deep clean cooling coils, which is a much more effective and safer cleaning method than topical chemical treatment.
HVAC COIL CLEANINGWhile some have tried to duplicate this process with pressure washing systems, these typically operate at around 2,000 psi and can bend the fins of the cooling coils and negatively impact airflow. The key to the steam cleaning process is the more moderate pressure that pushes steam through the coils to clean the system without compromising its integrity. |
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CHEMICAL FREEWhen HVAC maintenance is needed in a location where chemicals cannot be used, steam is your answer. Steam can penetrate 8” to 12” coils for an extreme clean while most chemical cleaners may only penetrate ½” coils.
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KILLS MOLD & BACTERIAPotentially infectious pathogens like mold, bacteria, and viruses can lie within the HVAC System. The Vapor steam from machines like our Dry Steam Coil & Surface Cleaner is hot enough that on contact destroys and kills harmful pathogens.
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SUBSTITUTE FOR WATER
Water can create chaos on a job site where water shouldn’t be. When cleaning coils in a place where using large quantities of water isn’t possible, steam is a great option. It uses a fraction of the water of a sprayer and can easily be wiped up.
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Here are some of the issues associated with coil buildup: Permanent compressor and coil damage – the unit’s manufacturer is assuming you are performing regular maintenance and dirty or not properly cleaned coils may affect warranties Reduced air flow and decreased efficiency – reduction of cooling efficiency by around 30% Reduced air quality – air flowing over the coils can pick up the clogging contaminants Increased energy consumption – as the motor and other parts need to work harder to overcome the decreased air flow |
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