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Clean your Ducted Air Conditioner Filters

Northern Beaches Air Conditioning Service & Maintenance

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 Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu and Hisense.

 

What Our Customers Are Saying

Over 30 years of experience serving customers Sydney wide
Star Rating from Luisa Vanetti Silva
15 September, 2026
Troy came to check on our split system aircond and was professional, provided honest advice and was very friendly. I also found the communication with the office staff and after care support was excellent. Would recommend their services to anyone.
Star Rating from Susie Dureau
11 September, 2026
Marcel came to check and service our air conditioner a year after installation and he was very attentive and polite. A pleasure to have around and the air conditioner is a lifesaver!
Star Rating from Scott Brennan
3 February, 2023
Greg & the team very professional, good service, turned up on time, cleaned up afterwards,would recommend.
Star Rating from C Birrell
24 October, 2023
Very happy with Ready Electrical. Glad I chose them, Troy did a great job intalling my outside and powerpoint, thank you!
Star Rating from Natalie Moffat
26 August, 2026
Friendly, helpful team, left everything clean and fixed up.
Star Rating from Stewart Edwards
13 May, 2023
I highly recommend Greg and the Team from Ready Electrical. Incredibly prompt in getting quotes and responses to any questions. The AC (Split and Ducted) was quoted and installed within a week. The installation team were very professional and treated our home with respect. They left no mess and performed a quality installation. I'll readily use their services again for any Electrical or AC work…
Star Rating from Linda Cahill
11 February, 2022
Having used Ready Electrical previously I had no hesitation in employing their services to instal a ducted air conditioning system in our home. The young men who completed the job were highly professional and completed the job on time. They where very pleasant, clean and tidy and even liked my crazy dogs. Greg popped in after the work was completed to check on everything and do a final set up on…
Star Rating from Sandy Rastogi
14 August, 2026
I recently had my airconditioner serviced by Damian from Ready Electrical.The service was done with minimal interuption to my day.I recieved a text shortly before Damian arrived to say he was on his way.On arrival Damian got to work promptly and even moved all the pot plants and other things to gain easy access to do the service.After the service he put everything back in its place.My airconditio…
Star Rating from Jackson Anning
23 July, 2026
From start to finish the team was fantastic! Clear communication, fair honest prices and excellent work. Would definitely recommend. Thank you!