–Hitachi Air Conditioner Filter Maintenance – 5 Reasons to Clean and Maintain Your AC
The AC filter acts as the first point of contact for the air that enters an air conditioning unit. It acts as a protection layer for the inside of the unit from the dust and other contaminants that are found in the air, including hair, pet dander and fibres. As the air passes through the filter, this dust and dirt get caught to stop it from entering different parts of the system, thus, giving out clean air.
Over time, the filter gets clogged with dust and other contaminants, restricting the airflow which, in turn, can impact the overall performance of the AC, if left unchecked.
This is why it is essential to maintain and clean the AC filter regularly.
Here are 5 reasons why this is an important exercise.
● Boost AC Performance
A cleaner filter protects the rest of the air conditioner and minimizes performance issues developing like restricted airflow and increased energy consumption.
● Provide Consistent Comfort
A clogged filter restricts airflow, which in turn, can lead to inconsistent temperature in the room. It may not be able to cool the room as fast as before since more air is required to be processed to give out cool air. This also leads to unnecessary energy consumption.
● Air Quality and Odours
Excessive dust and grime on the filter give rise to the growth of mould on the filter once it interacts with water droplets formed in the AC fins because of condensation. As the air passes through this mould, it gets contaminated which often leads to stale air being circulated in the room.
● Protect Your Health
According to the WHO, over-exposure to mould puts humans at risk of contracting serious illnesses such as respiratory issues, allergic rhinitis and more. So not only is mouldy air smelly, it also poses a health risk. By regularly cleaning and changing your filter, you can reduce the risk of having air full of impurities being circulated around you and those you live with.
● Increase The Unit’s Life Span
If the filter is not cleaned regularly, eventually the dust and grime will pass through the filer and settle on the inside unit such as the AC fins and the coil. If left unchecked for a long time- it not only impacts the performance of the AC but also its life. By cleaning the filter of your AC regularly you can increase the life of your unit considerably.
How Often Should You Clean Your Air Conditioner’s Filter?
It is recommended that you check your air conditioner’s filter every 15 days, cleaning it at least once a month during the peak months of usage. However, households on the ground floor of a building or those that include smokers, pets or people susceptible to allergies, might need to clean the filter more regularly during months of usage.
How to Clean the AC filter?
At Hitachi Cooling and Heating India, several revolutionary automatic cleaning technologies have made cleaning AC filters remarkably hassle-free for the proud owners of Hitachi ACs.
● iClean+
The iClean+ is an Auto Filter Cleaning Technology that effortlessly cleans the filter without manual intervention. An autocleaning brush sweeps the dust by moving across the stainless steel-coated filter from its actual position to the dust collector box position. The dust catcher located on the top of the dust collector box then sweeps the dust into the box. The brush now moves back to its original position.
The brush moves twice over the dust catcher to increase dust transfer capacity. Hence, iClean+ ensures no dust is left on the filter after the cleaning process is over.
● Filter Clean Indicator
It is natural to forget the cleaning schedule of the AC filter. However, you don’t have to worry much as Hitachi ACs come with a filter clean indicator that alerts you about cleaning the filters.
You can also contact us here if you think that your AC requires an extensive round of service.
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by Hitachi Cooling & Heating