Air Conditioner Cleaning: How One Procedure Protects Your Health and Reduces Your Electricity Bills by 30%

In the Buenos Aires climate, an air conditioner is more than just a household appliance; it's a year-round essential. In summer, it offers relief from the sweltering heat, and in winter, it's one of the most popular ways to heat apartments.

However, over time, many notice that the split system begins to heat or cool worse, an unpleasant odor appears, and electricity bills (as measured by Edenor or Edesur meters) creep up.

What's the reason? Simple pollution. Let's look at how regular air conditioner cleaning impacts the hygiene of your home and your wallet .

1. Hygiene and health: what do we breathe?

The indoor unit of an air conditioner is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, mold, and mildew. Condensation constantly forms inside, and dust from the room settles on the filters and impeller (fan).

When you turn on a clogged air conditioner, it starts to blow air around the room:

• Dust mites and allergens;

• Mold and mildew spores that easily thrive in high humidity conditions;

• Bacteria that cause the so-called "sick building syndrome" (headaches, nasal congestion, watery eyes and frequent colds).

Professional cleaning disinfects the indoor unit, completely removes the unpleasant "damp" odor, and makes the indoor air clean and safe for children and adults.

2. Saving energy: how dirt "forces" the air conditioner to work hard

When the filters, evaporator, and impeller are clogged with dust and grease, airflow is reduced. To maintain the desired temperature, the compressor must operate at maximum power for much longer.

1. A clogged filter impairs air circulation—the device requires more energy to “pump” the same volume.

2. A dirty heat exchanger has lost its thermal conductivity - the compressor cannot effectively transfer heat (or cold) and runs without interruption.

As a result, kilowatt-hour consumption increases, and the device itself quickly wears out and fails.

A case study from our practice: Minus ~30% on your electricity bill

To avoid being verbose, we will show a real example from one of our clients in Buenos Aires.

The apartment is equipped with two split air conditioners, which are actively used during the cold season (in June) to heat the premises.

Before contacting us, both air conditioners hadn't been serviced for a long time. After a deep cleaning and disinfection of both units, the client recorded the following energy consumption readings for June 2026 :

• Consumption has dropped by almost 30%! The bill for May was 90,000.00 ARS, and in June it was just under 60,000.00 ARS. Meanwhile, the outside temperature and consumption were roughly the same. (See consumption graphs from your personal account/meter below.)

Why did this effect occur?

After cleaning, the heat exchangers began dissipating heat effectively again, and airflow returned to factory settings. The air conditioners began heating the rooms 2-3 times faster and switching to an economical temperature maintenance mode, instead of constantly running at maximum capacity.

How often should you clean your air conditioner?

• Filter meshes (under the lid) - it is recommended to wash them yourself once every 2-4 weeks.

• Deep professional cleaning (including washing of the indoor and outdoor units, treatment with disinfectants, and cleaning of the impeller) must be carried out at least 1–2 times a year (before the start of the summer and winter seasons).

We provide professional air conditioner cleaning and maintenance in CABA, Zona Norte, and Zona Sur. We use safe chemicals and protective covers (no splashes on walls or floors).