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PTAC Cleaning

The acronym PTAC stands for Package Terminal Air Conditioner, which is a heating and cooling system used in properties set aside for recreation, hotels and homes. The system goes through a wall, and it intakes and discharges air through the back. To ensure efficiency of the system, cleaning and maintenance are necessary. Cleaning the PTACs depend on the environment; the system may be cleaned once a year or up to four times a year in very dusty areas and as recommended by the manufacturer

  1. System

    • The system's coils, fans, passages, base pans and filters should all be thoroughly cleaned. The system is usually removed from the wall sleeve and taken to a separate remote area for cleaning. Precautionary action is taken to ensure safety, especially when cleaning the system using spray hoses, pressure washers and steam cleaners, which is to protect the electrical components

    Cleaning Filters

    • Ultra foaming, pressure washers, blowers, vacuums, pump spray bottles and bristle brushes are just a few ways used to clean the PTACs. Clean the filter to avoid any airflow restrictions. Clogged filters reduce the flow of air in the PTAC. Cleaning the filter through vacuuming or using mild soap and water to remove grease is important.

    Fan Blades Cleaning

    • Debris, such as leaves, paper and lint, sometimes clog the system. Clean out the debris for a cleaner air circulation in a room. Mold and fungus may accumulate on the fan blades and blower wheels. Use antibacterial or antifungal cleaners to remove the fungus. Rinsing and drying the PTAC thoroughly before reinstallation is necessary. Vacuums and compressed air cans are used to clean large debris.

    Cleaning Indoor and Outdoor Coils

    • To clean coils use commercial solutions, which allow cleaning while the unit remains on the wall. Outdoor coils are mostly cleaned using acidic solutions that are caustic; for indoor coils, avoid using these solutions. The CoilPro line is designed as a backpack model, with self-contained cleaning machines used for cleaning coils. It is unique in that it carries its own cleaning solution and water supply that are easily carried from room to room and considerably hasten the cleaning operations.

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