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Clean your Ducted Air Conditioner Filters

10 steps to clean your ducted air conditioner

10 Steps to Clean Your Ducted Air Conditioner Filters – A Step by Step tutorial and video.

Set A Reminder to Clean your Ducted Air Conditioner Filters!

We recommend allocating time to clean your ducted air conditioner filters every three months, at the change of every season;

  • Summer (1 December)
  • Autumn (1 March)
  • Winter (1 June)
  • and Spring (1 September)

A simple way to remember, just ask Siri to set you a reminder.:  “Hey Siri, set a recurring calendar event that repeats every 3 months starting on 1 December at 9am titled Clean Air Conditioning Filters”

A step-by-step tutorial on how to clean your ducted air conditioner filters

  1. Locate your return air grill.
  2. Using a ladder, undo the return air grill screw. Remember to keep the screw in its hole so the filter doesn’t fall out
  3. Undo any grub screws to allow the filter to slide out
  4. Slide out the filter while taking note of the side that faces the ground. This is the dirty side
  5. Using a hose on medium pressure, with the dirty side facing away from you and starting from bottom to top, clean the filter
  6. Gently shake out the filter and leave to dry
  7. Once dry, slide the filter back into the return air grill.
  8. Place the screw into the hole to keep the filter from sliding out
  9. Screw in your grub screws
  10. Using the ladder, lift grill into position and screw in tightly. We recommend you clean your ducted air conditioner filters every three months.

Watch this video below to see a Ducted Air Conditioning Filter being cleaned;

Yearly Ducted Air Conditioner Maintenance

It’s highly recommended that you book your ducted air conditioner for a comprehensive yearly service with us to ensure maximum efficiency, longevity, and to protect your valuable 5-year manufacturer warranty. Regular maintenance not only enhances the performance of your air conditioner but also helps to avoid unexpected breakdowns and costly repairs in the future.

Our professional air conditioning maintenance service includes a thorough check and cleaning of all essential components to guarantee your system is functioning at its best. Here’s a breakdown of the key tasks included in our maintenance package:

  • Clean your Ducted Air Conditioner FiltersCleaning filters, indoor, and outdoor coils: This ensures the system is operating at peak efficiency and airflow is unobstructed, which is crucial for proper cooling and heating. Dirty coils and filters can lead to decreased performance and higher energy consumption
  • Verifying refrigerant levels: Ensuring that your refrigerant is at the optimal level is crucial for cooling performance. Low refrigerant levels can cause your system to overwork, potentially leading to costly damage or system failure
  • Ensuring heating and cooling functions are running optimally and at full capacity: Our experts will test both the heating and cooling functions to make sure they are working as expected and providing maximum comfort in your home or office
  • Inspecting electrical connections: We carefully inspect all electrical connections to ensure they are secure, preventing any potential safety hazards or electrical failures
  • Testing the thermostat: A malfunctioning thermostat can cause inconsistent temperatures and inefficient energy use. We’ll make sure your thermostat is calibrated and working properly to maintain the ideal indoor environment
  • Cleaning out drains: Keeping the drainage system clear is essential to prevent water damage, mold growth, and unpleasant odors. We’ll clean out any blocked or clogged drains to keep everything running smoothly
  • Cleaning louvres, diffusers, and grills: These components can accumulate dust and debris, which could affect airflow and system performance. We’ll ensure that these parts are thoroughly cleaned to enhance air quality and system efficiency.

By booking regular maintenance with us, you’re ensuring that your ducted air conditioning system runs at full capacity, with no leaks, no wasted electricity, and optimal comfort year-round. This is especially important for homes and businesses on the Northern Beaches, where the salty air and coastal environment can cause wear and tear on your air conditioning system.

We are authorised to install and maintain the world’s leading brands of Ducted Air Conditioners:

Ready performs general maintenance and emergency breakdown air conditioning services to Northern Beaches and Sydney customers. Our team of air conditioning technicians are licensed, fully insured and qualified to install and service the worlds leading brands including Panasonic, Mitsubishi ElectricDaikinFujitsu and Hisense.

 

What Our Customers Are Saying

Over 30 years of experience serving customers Sydney wide
Star Rating from Ray B
20 May, 2026
Recently I had Renzo, Marcel and the team replace our ducted air conditioner. An very pleasant experience. Efficient, very knowledgeable and polite. The installation went smoothly and the house left tidy. Very happy to recommend Ready Electrical
Star Rating from Rob Edney
16 May, 2026
Thanks Greg & Team. Trent & Adam did a great job with the electrics. Lineu, Renzo & their team spend one & a half days installing- climbing through the roof cavity, always checking in with me as the job progressed to ensure I was happy with the work. End result was exactly what I had arranged with Greg. All up happy to recommend this business.
Star Rating from CrackersSumo
6 May, 2026
Kane did a maintenance of our Aircon unit the other day. He arrived on time, was very nice and professional and did a great job! Thanks Kane and « Ready Electrical and Air Conditioning » for the great service!
Star Rating from Owen Mancell
30 April, 2026
The guys came over and found that my previous install was absolutely horrendous in examining it. They worked out a way to fit the new air-conditioner perfectly without any issues a brilliant job thank you so much Chris and Damien
Star Rating from Fergal Cott
28 April, 2026
Great experience. Very quick and professional. Kane did a great job.
Star Rating from Ally Bryan
16 April, 2026
The team showed up very promptly each day and did a magnificent job. They were lovely to have around worked very efficiently and cleanly and the job was done in record time.. I would definitely recommend them to anybody looking to have any kind of heating system put into their home.