Landlord, Tenant and Property Manager Information

Air Conditioner & Filter Cleaning

To ensure that your Air Conditioning System runs at its best efficiency and you receive better quality air it is important to maintain and clean your filters regularly. Airflow can reduce up to 50% due to dirty filters that block airflow, reducing efficiency and increasing energy costs. Cleaning of the Air Conditioner Filters is the tenant’s responsibility under the lease at least every three months.

Your health is can be affected. Clean air can help anyone who suffers from asthma, allergies, hay fever and ongoing sinus problems.

“Please be aware that Indoor Environment Quality Standards Australia (IEQSA) specify that the frequency of decontamination and cleaning split air conditioners should be assessed on a case by case basis considering usage, room size and location etc, however “not less than once per year”. This is in accordance with Australian Standard Regulations AS 3666:1989 which stipulates specific maintenance tasks for air-handling system be inspected and cleaned as necessary.”

Tenant Responsibilities for Split Systems and Box Units

Residential Lease:
It is usually the Tenants responsibility to regularly clean ( every 3 to 4 months based on usage ) the Filters on the Air Con Unit if an Air Con is part of a Residential Lease.
It is usually the responsibility of the Landlord to have the Air Con Unit cleaned regularly or at the beginning of a new Tenancy ready for the new tenant.
It is also the responsibility of the land lord to cover any break downs or Technical servicing of the Air Con Unit during the term of the lease

Commercial Lease:
It is usually the Tenants responsibility to clean both the Filters regularly ( every 3 to 4 months based on usage )and the Air Con Unit Fully Cleaned at least every 12 months as part of the terms of the lease.
It is also the responsibility of the land lord to cover any break downs or Technical servicing of the Air Con Unit during the term of the lease.

Landlord Responsibilities

Commercial Lease:
It is usually the Tenants responsibility to clean both the Filters regularly ( every 3 to 4 months based on usage )and the Air Con Unit Fully Cleaned at least every 12 months as part of the terms of the lease.
It is the responsibility of the land lord to cover any break downs or Technical servicing of the Air Con Unit during the term of the lease.

6 Basic steps for Tenants to clean the Air Con Filters

Pull the filter out carefully, trying not to disturb excess dust
Turn the Air Conditioner off and lift the front Filter cover open.
If there is a heavy build-up of dust first rinse the filter with a garden hose spray and then wash gently using dishwashing liquid and a soft brush to get any additional dirt and oils out.
Let the filters dry naturally.
Once the filter is clean and dry refit the filter in the front of the unit.
Close the Filter access at the front of the Air Con Unit

Dirt, Bacteria and Mildew exist in every Air Conditioner and can affect your health and cost you money.

If during the filter cleaning process you observe that there a build-up of dirt or mildew in and around the coil and or the fan of the air conditioner please contact Purify Air or your Real-estate Agent as soon as possible to discuss having the Air conditioning unit professionally cleaned.

Purify Air Top 5 signs that your air con unit needs a clean

You have a high-energy bill. Help reduce your power costs! A clean air con is much more efficient thus using less energy.

There is weak air flow coming from your unit. If you have turned your unit on and notice that it isn’t very powerful, this could mean your fan needs a clean. The less air being circulated through the room, means the longer it takes to cool the room down, therefore using a lot more energy.

The air coming from your unit has a bad smell. If you can smell a musty odour coming from your unit when you turn it on, this means your unit has a build-up of dirt, mould and bacteria which circulates through the room each and every time you turn on your unit.

Your health is being affected. Clean air can help anyone who suffers from asthma, allergies, hay fever and ongoing sinus problems.

Your unit isn’t running as efficiently. Keeping your filters regularly cleaned helps greatly with the efficiency of the unit and reduces the amount of dirt getting into the air conditioner. This can reduce your energy costs while also benefitting your health.

Did you know: Regular cleaning of your air con unit can increase its life span saving you thousands of dollars in replacement costs.