LANDLORD, TENANT AND PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION
Professional Air Conditioning Hygiene Cleaning & Mould Treatment For Landlords, Tenants & Property Managers
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 by 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 can be affected. Clean air can help anyone who suffers from asthma, allergies, hay fever and ongoing sinus problems.
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 Conditioner is part of a Residential Lease.
It is usually the responsibility of the Landlord to have the Air Conditioning Unit cleaned regularly or at the beginning of a new Tenancy ready for the new tenant.
It is also the responsibility of the landlord to cover any breakdowns or Technical servicing of the Air Conditioning 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 Conditioning Unit Fully Cleaned at least every 12 months as part of the terms of the lease.
It is also the responsibility of the landlord to cover any breakdowns or Technical servicing of the Air Conditioning Unit during the term of the lease.
Landlord / Property Managers Responsibilities For All Air Conditioning Systems
Legislative Mould Update
Rental law changes introducing minimum housing standards came into effect for new tenancies (including renewed tenancy agreements) from 1 September 2023, and will come into effect for all remaining tenancies on 1 September 2024.
Minimum housing standards came into effect for new tenancies from 1 September 2023, meaning if a tenancy agreement is signed or renewed from this date, the property must meet minimum housing standards.
Minimum housing standards come into effect for all remaining tenancies from 1 September 2024. These new standards apply to all types of tenancies, including general tenancies, moveable dwellings, and rooming accommodation.
To comply with minimum housing standards, the property manager/owner must ensure the premises is free from mould when the tenant moves in and throughout the tenancy. The exception is if the mould is caused by the actions of the tenant.
If mould becomes present in a rental property, the tenant should notify the property manager/owner as soon as they are aware of the mould issue. THIS INCLUDES MOULD FOUND IN AIR CONDITIONERS.
Deciding who is responsible for cleaning mould and repairing any resultant damage depends on how the mould appeared in the first place.
If mould is a result of problems with the property (for example, a leaking roof, or water damage caused by leaking pipework), it is the property manager/owner’s responsibility to address the mould and make any necessary repairs.
If the tenant has caused the mould to appear (for example, by allowing steam to build up in a bathroom without proper ventilation and/or regular cleaning), they are responsible for cleaning it and paying for any damages that the mould has caused.
For more information, visit: https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/during-a-tenancy/maintenance-and-repairs/mould
Residential Lease:
It is usually the Tenants' responsibility to regularly clean (every 3 to 4 months based on usage) the Filters on the Air Conditioning Unit if an Air Con is part of a Residential Lease.
It is usually the responsibility of the Landlord to have the Air Conditioning Unit cleaned regularly or at the beginning of a new Tenancy ready for the new tenant.
It is also the responsibility of the landlord to cover any breakdowns or Technical servicing of the Air Conditioning 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 Conditioning Unit Fully Cleaned at least every 12 months as part of the terms of the lease.
It is the responsibility of the landlord to cover any breakdowns or Technical servicing of the Air Conditioning Unit during the term of the lease.
6 Basic steps for Tenants to clean the Air Conditioner 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.
5 Signs That A Split System 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 airflow 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 or heat it, 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?
All of our Operators are fully trained independent Franchise Owners and fully insured!
Purify Air operators come fully equipped and can service your home, work or office.
So for all your Air Con Cleaning needs call Purify Air – Air Con Cleaning for a prompt, professional & friendly service guaranteed!
Our Purify Air Split System Premium Clean 18 Point Check List
- Check and test each Air conditioner prior to cleaning ( We don’t clean air cons that don’t work properly)
- Place waterproof tarp over all floor coverings or furniture below the air con unit
- Take before and after photos to send or show our clients the difference after our thorough clean
- Remove, clean and sanitise filters
- Remove and wash all covers
- Isolate where possible and cover all electrics for safety
- Physically treat and clean the coils behind the filters, the fan and fan housing
- Light pressure wash to flush out impurities into a catchment bag so there is no mess
- Flush the drain to check for possible leaks
- Sanitise the coil, fan and fan housing
- Reassemble all components
- Dry any excess moisture on or around the air con unit
- Test unit
- Clean the remote control if required
- Inspect external units on ground level for any build-up of foreign matter including weeds, long grass, pet hair, dust and mould and will remove and flush if necessary
- Can replace damaged or missing insulation off heating and/or cooling copper pipes to external unit, resulting in much better efficiency**
- Clean up the work area from all work completed
- Provide a completed service checklist and next service sticker with recommended next service date
**Speak to your Purify Air Technician about replacing the insulation on the external piping leading to the outside unit if it is damaged or withered and what costs are involved.
Mould Mediation Treatment and Fogging
PROTECT YOURSELF OR YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY AND TENANTS FROM BACTERIA, GERMS AND MOULD
Purify Air uses state-of-the-art Australian-made disinfectant nano technology that controls mould and bacteria for up to 12 months including TGA Approved Covid 19 Virus control on all hard surfaces for 30 days.
Bacteria, Germs and Mould can grow on all types of surfaces and unsanitised hands, clothes and even air con units can spread Germs and Mould spores throughout the space.
Long-term exposure to Bacteria, Germs and Mould may lead to fatigue, respiratory problems such as Asthma, Bronchitis, Hay fever, & Allergies and air born illnesses which can quickly spread through the whole property.
The active ingredients of our 4 in 1 product bind to any surface, creating a nano-film with thousands of spikes that penetrate the cell wall of the organism. We also supply testing strips that check how active the product remains on hard surfaces if required!
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