If your power bill's climbing but your air con’s barely cooling, don’t rush to replace it. It might just need a clean!
There’s nothing better than walking into a cool, air-conditioned room after a sticky Brisbane day. But if your AC is taking forever to cool things down, sounding louder than usual, or sending your electricity bill through the roof, the issue might not be the system itself.
More often than not, it’s just dirty.
At
Kleen Air, we
clean and service air conditioners all over Brisbane. One thing we see constantly is how much dirt, dust and grime can mess with your unit. A proper clean doesn’t just freshen the air. It can help your system run smoother, faster and cheaper.
Want to cut down your power bill without replacing your whole AC? Let’s start with a clean.
Why a Dirty Air Con Uses More Power
When your system’s clogged up, it has to work harder to do the same job. That means it’s running longer, using more energy, and wearing itself out faster. Here’s what’s usually going on behind the scenes:
1. Dusty Filters Block the Breeze
Your filters are meant to catch all the gunk in the air — dust, pet hair, pollen, you name it. But when they’re full, they choke the airflow. Your AC can’t push cool air out properly, so it runs longer trying to cool the room. More running time means more energy use and a bigger power bill.
2. Dirty Coils Mean Less Cooling Power
Your AC pulls heat out of the room and dumps it outside using something called coils. When those coils are coated in dirt or mould, they can’t do their job properly. So your system has to run twice as long to get the room to your set temp. This is one of the biggest causes of high energy use we see.
3. Mould and Moisture Slow Everything Down
Brisbane’s humidity creates the perfect storm for mould inside your unit. That build-up doesn’t just smell gross. It actually makes your system less efficient. The motor and fan work harder, the airflow slows down, and your AC uses more electricity just to keep going.
Sound familiar? A deep clean could get your system back on track.
How Often Should You Clean Your Air Con?
Here in Queensland, once a year is the minimum. If you’re using it almost daily (which most of us are), we recommend more frequent cleans — especially if:
- You’ve got pets
- Someone in the house has allergies or asthma
- You’ve noticed a musty smell or weak airflow
- You can’t remember the last time it was cleaned
You’ll be surprised how much better your system runs when it’s clean inside and out.
The Results Speak for Themselves
After a proper clean, most people tell us things like:
- "It’s cooling way faster now"
- "The smell’s gone and it’s so much quieter"
- "My bill actually went down this quarter"
- "Wish I’d done this ages ago"
You don’t need a brand new system. Just a clean one that’s been looked after.
We can help with that. Book your clean today.
Don’t Let a Dirty Air Con Burn Through Your Power Bill
If your air con feels like it’s running all day without making a dent in the heat, or your energy bill’s jumped up out of nowhere, give it a clean before you assume the worst.
At
Kleen Air, we get in there properly — filters, coils, fans, drains — and give your unit the fresh start it needs. It’s quick, affordable, and it works.
Ready to bring your energy bill back down to earth? Book your AC clean with us today.
