Why Clean Evaporator Coils Are Critical to Cold Room Performance
In a Brisbane, Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast commercial cold room, evaporator coils play a crucial role in maintaining the right temperature and humidity levels. When these coils are dirty or clogged with dust, mould, or ice, your refrigeration system has to work harder — leading to higher energy costs, more frequent breakdowns, and product spoilage.
Here’s why keeping your evaporator coils clean should be a non-negotiable part of your preventative maintenance routine:
1. Improved Efficiency
A clean evaporator coil transfers heat more effectively. When dirt and grime build up on the surface, it acts as insulation — preventing the coil from doing its job. This forces the system to run longer cycles, consuming more energy and increasing wear and tear.
2. Reduced Risk of System Failure
Neglected coils can freeze over or corrode prematurely. This can lead to costly breakdowns — often at the worst possible time, like a hot weekend when your stock is most at risk. Routine coil cleaning reduces emergency call-outs and protects your bottom line.
3. Better Product Protection
Stable, consistent temperatures are critical in food storage, pharmaceuticals, and other temperature-sensitive industries. Dirty coils can cause temperature swings that compromise product quality, food safety, or compliance standards.
4. Energy Cost Savings
Even a small reduction in airflow efficiency can spike your power bill. Clean coils mean lower energy consumption and reduced operating costs — month after month.
5. Improved Air Quality
Mould and bacteria can build up on dirty evaporator coils. This not only affects odour but can also pose health risks in food service or health environments.
How Often Should You Clean Them?
At Acro Refrigeration, we recommend quarterly cleaning for most Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast commercial environments — or monthly in high-traffic, high-load situations like butcher shops, bakeries, and commercial kitchens.
We include evaporator coil cleaning as part of our preventative maintenance agreements, so you don’t have to worry about remembering — or reacting after the damage is done.
Need Help?
If your cold room hasn’t had a coil clean in the past few months, you could be losing efficiency and putting your stock at risk. Reach out to the team at Acro Refrigeration to schedule a service or discuss a tailored maintenance plan.
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