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Aircon cleaning and mould removal on the Northern Beaches

From Manly to Palm Beach, nearly every outdoor unit on the Northern Beaches breathes salt air. We strip the indoor unit, treat the mould, and wash the salt out of the outdoor coil before it starts costing you power.

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We service every major brand

Daikin air conditioner cleaning
Mitsubishi Electric air conditioner cleaning
Fujitsu air conditioner cleaning
Panasonic air conditioner cleaning
Midea air conditioner cleaning
LG air conditioner cleaning
Samsung air conditioner cleaning
Carrier air conditioner cleaning

Why Northern Beaches is different

Why air conditioners across the Northern Beaches need regular cleaning

The Northern Beaches is one long strip of coastline, and salt is the constant. Salt spray settles on outdoor coils, draws moisture out of the air and holds it against the aluminium fins. Airflow drops, the unit runs longer for the same result, and the fins slowly lose their finish.

The housing mix is broad. The 2021 Census counted 105,017 private dwellings in the Northern Beaches council area: 57.3 per cent separate houses and 33.4 per cent flats or apartments, many of them around Manly and Dee Why.

Owners stay put here. 34.8 per cent of homes are owned outright and another 34.9 per cent are owned with a mortgage, so a lot of the systems we open have been in the wall for many years. Older units are not a lost cause, but they tend to have more build-up behind the coil.

Beach houses also sit empty between visits. A system that is switched off for months in a humid coastal house is not resting. The drain pan stays damp and mould grows in the dust on the fan.

Real before and after results

See what comes out of a Northern Beaches unit

Every photo is from a real job. No stock images.

Evaporator coil and louvres speckled with black mould before cleaning
Before
The same evaporator coil and louvres clean after a strip-down wash
After
Split system filters packed solid with brown dust before cleaning
Before
The same split system filters after cleaning, clear mesh you can see through
After

A proper strip-down clean, not a spray and go.

Warning signs to watch for

What happens when your aircon is not cleaned

  • Mould on the fan barrel. Dark growth on the blades and behind the front cover, in the damp that never fully dries.
  • A musty smell within minutes. Switch the unit on and the smell is back. That is the barrel, not the room.
  • Weaker airflow and slower cooling. A blocked filter and coil choke the air path, so the unit runs longer for the same result.
  • Higher running costs. A condenser that cannot shed heat makes the compressor work harder all summer.
  • Water dripping from the head. A blocked drain line backs up into the tray and then onto your wall.
Heavily soiled air conditioner filters removed during a clean

Access

Where units sit across the Northern Beaches, and how we reach them

In Manly and Dee Why apartments the outdoor unit is usually on the balcony, where it catches the most spray. On houses along the peninsula it is often down a side path, sometimes on a sandstone ledge or under a deck.

We carry everything in by hand and bag the indoor unit so the rinse water goes into a bucket, not onto your floor. For outdoor units near the water we rinse longer and from both sides of the coil, because salt sits deep between the fins.

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What Northern Beaches homeowners say

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Tom very good
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Tony and Yoti were delightful, they were very efficient and did a fantastic job. I would highly recommend them.
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Yoti was great, would recommend
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Excellent service, very quick and professional. Would highly recommend
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Viveca McGhie
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We had an excellent experience with Yoti and couldn’t be happier with his service! He did an exceptional job in cleaning our aircon unit, bathroom exhaust fan, and servicing/cleaning our fireplace and chimney - all in the one visit. We highly recommend Yoti - fantastic service from start to finish!
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Tony and Yoti were great. They showed me exactly what they were doing and my air con is now clean and smelling fresh. Photo is of what came out of my air con!
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I had Tony and his colleague over today to clean our three split systems and the exhaust! They did a tremendous job and cleaned everything impeccably! They were also super lovely and helpful! Highly recommend!
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Quick and easy clean from Tom and Yoti! We’re all prepped for summer!

After a professional clean

What you will notice

  • Stronger, cleaner airflow. A coil and barrel that are clear move the air they were designed to move.
  • The musty smell goes. The smell lives on the fan barrel and in a blocked drain. We deal with both.
  • Fresher air for the whole family. Mould, dust and pet dander come out of the unit instead of circulating through the room.
  • A unit that works less hard. A clean coil sheds heat properly, so the compressor stops running long and hot to reach the same temperature.
  • A longer service life. Most of what kills a split system early is years of buildup nobody looked at.
Split system opened up for a strip-down clean in Sydney

Our services

What we clean and maintain on the Northern Beaches

Wall-mounted split system dismantled on site with a wash bag fitted, coil and barrel fan exposed

Split system deep clean

Full strip-down of the indoor head, chemical clean of the fan barrel and coil, drain flush and outdoor condenser service. From $249 + GST per unit.

Black grime packed across the evaporator coil of a wall-mounted split system, wash bag fitted underneath

Evaporator coil cleaning

The coil behind the filters is where airflow is lost. Cleaned, treated and rinsed through, not wiped over.

Evaporator coil and louvres speckled with black mould before cleaning

Mould removal and sanitising

Treatment through the barrel, coil and housing to deal with the mould causing the musty smell.

Split system filters packed solid with brown dust before cleaning

Filter clean and replacement

Filters removed, washed and refitted, or replaced where they are past saving.

Outdoor condenser service

Outdoor condenser service

Coil fins washed down, base cleared and clearances checked so the unit can shed heat properly.

Spiral metal ductwork installed in ceiling for ducted air conditioning system

Ducted system cleaning

Return air filter, coil and accessible duct runs for ducted systems. From $350 + GST.

From our jobs

What we find inside Northern Beaches air conditioners

  • White salt crust on the fins of outdoor units within a few streets of the beach
  • Sand and fine grit in the bottom of outdoor casings
  • Mould on the barrel fan of units in holiday houses left closed for months
  • Corrosion starting on screws and brackets of balcony units
  • Dust and lint packed into filters on units that run all summer

Transparent pricing

Fixed prices, quoted before we come

No call-out fee and no charge for the quote. The same price in every suburb we service.

Split system deep clean

$249
+ GST per unit
20% off your 2nd unit
  • Full strip-down of the indoor head
  • Chemical clean of fan barrel and coil
  • Drain line flushed and tested
  • Outdoor condenser coil washed down
  • Sanitising treatment through the unit

Ducted system clean

$350
from, + GST
  • Return air filter cleaned or replaced
  • Evaporator coil chemically cleaned
  • Accessible duct runs cleaned
  • Drain line flushed and tested
  • Quoted per property after inspection

Outdoor unit clean

$149
+ GST
  • Coil fins washed down
  • Base and housing cleared of debris
  • Clearances checked against the manufacturer minimum
  • Booked on its own or with a split system clean

Exhaust fan cleaning

$150
+ GST
  • Cover removed and washed
  • Fan and housing cleaned
  • Duct opening cleared
  • Refitted and tested

How it works

How we clean and maintain your air conditioner

1

Send a photo

Tell us the brand and how many units you have, or send a photo. We come back with a fixed price and a time, seven days a week.

2

We protect the area

Drop sheets and a containment bag go under the unit before anything comes off the wall.

3

A proper strip-down

Cover, filters and fan barrel come off. The barrel, coil and housing are chemically cleaned and rinsed, and the drain line is flushed.

4

Tested, and we show you

The unit goes back together, gets a sanitising treatment, and we run it and check airflow and drainage in front of you.

The area

About the Northern Beaches

We cover the whole Northern Beaches Council area, from Manly, Fairlight and Balgowlah through Freshwater, Dee Why and Collaroy, up to Mona Vale, Newport, Avalon and Palm Beach, and inland to Frenchs Forest and Belrose.

It is the same price across the peninsula: a split system deep clean from $249 + GST per unit, 20 per cent off the second unit in the same visit, no call-out fee and no travel surcharge to the northern end.

Housing figures: ABS Census 2021 QuickStats, Northern Beaches local government areas.

FAQ

Aircon cleaning in the Northern Beaches: common questions

How much does aircon cleaning cost on the Northern Beaches?

A split system deep clean starts at $249 + GST per unit, with 20 per cent off the second unit in the same visit. Ducted systems start at $350 + GST and are quoted per property. No call-out fee.

Do you travel all the way up to Avalon and Palm Beach?

Yes. We cover the whole peninsula with no travel surcharge, from Manly to Palm Beach and inland to Frenchs Forest and Belrose.

Does salt air really affect an air conditioner?

Yes, mainly the outdoor unit. Salt collects on the fins and holds moisture against the metal, which cuts airflow. The unit runs longer to reach the same temperature, and your power bill shows it.

How often should a beachside unit be cleaned?

Every six months if you are within a few streets of the water or run the system most of the year. Once a year is fine further inland.

Our holiday house is empty most of the year. Should we clean before summer?

Yes. A system left off in a humid house grows mould in the drain pan and on the fan. Cleaning it before the first hot week means the first blast of air is clean, not musty.

Do you clean the outdoor unit as well?

Yes. On the beaches the outdoor unit is usually the part doing the most work against the salt, so we clean it in the same visit.

How long does a clean take?

About an hour and a half to two hours for one split system including the outdoor unit. Two units in the same home take around three hours.

Do you clean ducted systems in bigger houses?

Yes. We quote ducted systems per property after seeing the number of outlets and the return-air setup.

Service area

Suburbs we cover across the Northern Beaches

We work across Northern Beaches Council, with no call-out fee and no travel surcharge.

  • Manly
  • Fairlight
  • Balgowlah
  • Seaforth
  • Freshwater
  • Curl Curl
  • Dee Why
  • Collaroy
  • Narrabeen
  • Warriewood
  • Mona Vale
  • Newport
  • Bilgola
  • Avalon Beach
  • Palm Beach
  • Brookvale
  • Frenchs Forest
  • Belrose
  • Forestville
  • Narraweena

Recent jobs in the Northern Beaches: Manly, Fairlight, Balgowlah, Manly Vale, Freshwater, Dee Why, Narraweena, Warriewood, Ingleside, Mona Vale, Newport, Avalon Beach.

Also nearby: North Shore · Eastern Suburbs · Sydney CBD · All of Sydney

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