Importance of Ductless Maintenance

Importance of Maintenance

All systems including ductless and VRF require regular, periodic cleaning and maintenance to stay in top working condition.

One key difference between mini-splits and ducted unitary equipment is that a mini-split generally requires more air handlers to do the same job as a ducted system and those air handlers are often mounted in visible or prominent locations in the building.

This means that cleaning ductless air handlers often requires extra diligence and care to prevent property damage while still accomplishing the task thoroughly.

Another factor is the size and disassembly of ductless systems makes cleaning and servicing using typical processes more challenging and more critical at the same time due to the smaller coils and blower wheel designs common in ductless.

Failure to maintain mini-split equipment or improper practices can result in underperformance, poor air quality and premature failure.

The old saying “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” doesn’t apply to ductless systems. Any professional who works with ductless regularly has seen issues with ductless systems that could have been easily prevented by proper maintenance procedures.

The key to proper maintenance results is to follow procedures that both improve the equipment condition, test for impending issues while doing no harm to the system or space surrounding the system.