How to find the right cleaner for evaporators and condensers?

Although this is a well-established concept for all HVAC technicians, finding the right cleaner to use for the specific intervention seems to be quite difficult and complicated. The most common mistake is to assume that one cleaner is worth the other.

For this reason, there are three main concepts to consider:

• Do not use generic cleaners.

Different needs require different cleaners.
Before proceeding with the cleaning operation, HVAC technicians must take into account a few things, such as the type of dirt to be cleaned (organic residues, grease, dust, encrustations, rust, etc.), its intensity, the type of the specific surface to be treated, the location where the A/C system is installed, and so on.

For example, if the evaporator is installed in a room where food is present, it is preferable to choose a fragrance-free cleaner, HACCP compliant. If the evaporator is placed in a hospital, nursing home, or private clinic, then purifying or disinfecting cleaners should be used to ensure proper sanitisation of the A/C system. As far as it concerns the cleaning of outdoor condensers, instead, an acid cleaner should be used to remove encrustations, while an alkaline one is recommended to eliminate dust, pollen or smog.
Keeping this rule in mind is fundamental for HVAC technicians so that they can obtain the desired result, avoiding waste of time and resources.

• Only use high-quality cleaners whose formulas have been tested and developed by companies specialised in the air conditioning sector.

During cleaning operations, the cleaner inevitably comes into contact with the most delicate components of A/C systems, which would be damaged if poor quality and too aggressive products are used.

• Use specific tools and equipment that can make the intervention more effective and faster while guaranteeing absolute safety even for the smallest or most delicate components of the A/C system.

Errecom’s advice for cleaning evaporators and condensers

Several years of studies and market analysis have led Errecom to understand the most common problems and difficulties encountered by HVAC technicians while executing cleaning operations and interventions of this type.
In fact, the company’s catalogue includes specific products and technologies to offer specialists a cleaning system that integrates high-quality formulation with an easy and simple intervention.

In this article, we will present the Ultra Cleaner line, pure active ingredients, and Jet Gun, the portable high-pressure cleaner, which thanks to their characteristics make the technician’s cleaning intervention even more efficient.

4 Benefits of ULTRA CLEANER LINE – Acid Ultra, Alkaline Ultra and Evo Ultra

1) Pure active substances for a highly concentrated cleaner

The Ultra Cleaner Line consists of three highly concentrated products, formulated to be diluted with water. With only 250mL of Ultra, it is possible to obtain 5 litres of cleaner ready to use: a technology that undoubtedly physically simplifies storage, both in the warehouse and during transport, making operations easier and lighter. The technician no longer has to carry bulky tanks of cleaner, but smaller bottles that streamline his work.

2) High-quality formulation

The extraordinary formulation of these cleaners makes it possible to overcome the limits associated with water hardness. Acid, Alkaline and Evo Ultra can be diluted with any type of water, including very hard ones, without leaving residues or stains on the treated surfaces.

3) Specific cleaners for specific needs

Three specific and complementary cleaners that, with their synergic action, guarantee the cleaning of the entire A/C system.

Acid Ultra: the acid cleaner for outdoor units that removes even the most stubborn salt deposits, rust, etc.

Alkaline Ultra: the alkaline cleaner for outdoor units that removes even the most stubborn deposits of organic residues, grease, dust, smog and pollen.

Evo Ultra: the alkaline cleaner for indoor units that removes dirt, grease, organic residues, encrustations, etc.

4) Eco-friendly

Glass bottles and highly concentrated formulations are another proof of Errecom’s commitment to the environment. Less plastic and optimisation of transport, made possible by reduced volumes, diminish the impact on the ecosystem.

JET GUN: The technology that enhances the cleaning action of the cleaners

Errecom has designed a portable high-pressure cleaner for cleaning evaporators and condensers that increases the cleaning power of the cleaners.

Powerful enough to remove even the toughest dirt, yet absolutely safe for the A/C system components, it can be used with both acid and alkaline cleaners, disinfectant and water. Portable and easy to carry thanks to the shoulder strap, the Jet Gun, with its three resealable bags, solves the technician’s annoying problem of diluting concentrated products with water. The Jet Gun bags are interchangeable according to the desired application, reusable for next interventions and, if necessary, can store the diluted product without losing its effectiveness.